Ex -basketball star to share addiction story

Herren-addictionThe Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Garden City Community Coalition and Garden City PTA will host Chris Herren’s jarring presentation, “Unguarded” . Mr. Herren will share his personal life story as a star basketball player, as well as his personal struggle with drug addiction and journey with recovery. His mission is to help make a difference in the lives of young people around the world. His presentation, “Unguarded” is based on ESPN’s award winning documentary. Herren’s story is a powerful cautionary tale and one he himself, as a student, ignored. At presentations around the country he has been quoted saying, “No one starts with cocaine, they start with smoking pot and drinking beer. I wish I had the courage and was comfortable enough with myself back then. I didn’t like myself. I’m okay with who I am today. There is no reason to change who you are. Walk around as who you are.” Since 2002, The Garden City Community Coalition has dedicated its resources to providing prevention education on high risk behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse, internet safety and bullying. Article Link…

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