What We Do

Our mission is to educate the youth on the dangers posed by fentanyl misuse. A priority for us is to outline the connection between addiction and struggles with mental health; and for the young teams we speak to, how that connection becomes present through their identification as an athlete.

Kyler's Story

A beloved father and cherished son; a caring sibling and loyal friend. Kyler harbored a deeply competitive spirit that found expression in the world of sports. Later in life he found unfortunate comfort in illicit drugs. We strive to tell his story and help shed light on the factors that led Kyler down the path of addiction.

"Although fewer teens are using hard drugs today, more are dying because of the inherent danger of the drug supply. Young people and their families need to understand the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in order to stay safe."

“For the longest time, I thought asking for help was a sign of weakness because that’s kind of what society teaches us. That’s especially true from an athlete’s perspective. If we ask for help, then we’re not this big macho athlete that people can look up to. Well, you know what? If someone wants to call me weak for asking for help, that’s their problem. Because I’m saving my own life.”

"These faces are more than victims, they are the stolen lives that fuel our fight."

“If mental health can bring somebody as big and as strong as me to my knees, then it can bring anybody to the knees.”

The Fentanyl Crisis

An epidemic of opioid related overdoses has taken root in our world today. The statistics are overwhelming, and in over 70% of all drug overdose deaths opioid is involved. The fight against fentanyl continues by those grieving loved ones and through the education of people not yet affected. Educate yourself and your loved ones; discover how you might make a difference.

Mental Health & Athletic Identity

Our presentation series is built upon the connection between athletes’ mental health and their identity. Once you hang your jersey up, what will you become? A difficult question that confronts all men and women athletes, it can often lead to feelings of confusion and crisis. And ultimately, down the path of addiction.

QUESTIONS?

Whether you’d like to find out more about our speaker series, are looking to get involved, or interested in additional resources on addiction and mental health.