These are some of the highlights from the Project Purple Lighting Ceremony in Boston. Help VITALITY+ and support Chris Herren and Project Purple in their quest to bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective treatment practices.
Project Purple is an initiative of The Herren Project, a non-profit foundation established by former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren, that assists individuals and families struggling with addiction. Project Purple was launched to break the stigma of addiction, bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective treatment practices.
The Project Purple concept was developed when Chris spoke at a local high school in 2011 and the front row of students were wearing Purple shirts. After Chris shared his story, one of the purple shirts raised her hand and stood up to speak. As snickering and laughter could be heard throughout the auditorium, the student said “Thank you Mr. Herren for validating what we do. We are the sober students of this high school and each year we take a pledge to not use drugs or alcohol.” Chris was captured by the courage it took to not only stand up and share the symbolism of the purple shirts, but was inspired to make a difference amongst adolescents across the United States.
In the US in 2008, almost one third of adolescents ages 12 to 17 drank alcohol in the past year. – SAMHSA, 2010
In an average day 4,365 used an illicit drug for the first time – SAMHSA, 2010
90% of addictions get their start in the teenage years. – The Partnership at Drugfree.org
On April 24th students across the United States will stand together against substance abuse wearing Project Purple shirts and awareness bands. Additionally, the Prudential Center will light the Boston sky Purple in support of Project Purple. It is our hope through Project Purple we can all join together to make a difference, celebrate life and support one another.
Join The Herren Project as we stand up and “Go Purple” on April 24th showing support for the fight against substance abuse. Together we can make a difference, celebrating life and supporting one another.
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VITALITY+ is working with StrongLDS to be able to help sponsor missionaries all over the world.
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ESPN Film’s “UNGUARDED” a documentary about former NBA player Chris Herren is nominated for 2 Sports Emmys:
Outstanding Sports Documentary and Outstanding Editing. Read the Article!
Chris Herren, former NBA Nuggets and Celtics player, Started the Herren Project (www.theherrenproject.org) to assist individuals and families struggling with addictions.
see article at website below
Roxane Cohen Silver, PhD, the University of California, Irvine
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/emotional-wellbeing-benefits-of-adversity
It’s one of the great treasures of life… Mind you, it’s worth saying, and not for nothing here, but there is little worse than fake positivity. This is not now, nor will it ever be about pretending to see the silver lining in the dark cloud… Some things suck, seriously, some situations and circumstances are just crappy.
This isn’t about faking it, it isn’t about pretending some terrible situation is just what you always wanted, no, no, no! A truely Positive Mental Attitude is all about maintaining the belief that you can transform difficult situations into something you’d much rather have. It’s never about lying to yourself, it’s all about empowering yourself!
With all great achievements in life, there is always a first step. Without that crucial first step, nothing else can occur. What we’re talking about here is you’re attitude, the belief than you can, or can’t will determine EVERYTHING which follows…
Will Smith talks about what can happen with positive thinking
Researchers have found that a lack of sleep diminishes your attention and concentration, thereby affecting your problem solving abilities. Without adequate rest, you cannot learn well. It also keeps you from “consolidating” memories, so you cannot remember what you learned from day to day.
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/10-surprising-sleep-facts
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