Shatterproof is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization focused on transforming addiction treatment, ending addiction stigma and educating and empowering communities. Sadly, Shatterproof Founder, Gary Mendell knows all to well that addiction and the stigma surrounding it can and does kill. Shatterproof was started after Mendell’s son took his life in sobriety out of desperation due to the hopelessness of the incessant stigma addicts and recovered addicts face from those who do not understand the disease. And unfortunately, Mendell is not alone. We’re losing people to addiction at an alarming rate. The National Center for Drug Abuse statistics estimate Drug overdose deaths are up 30% year-over-year. 96,779 drug overdose deaths were reported from March 2020 to March 2021. This must stop! The Shatterproof Dallas Walk is a great step in learning what you can do to help end the stigma surrounding addiction so more people get help.
Shatterproof offers hope
Addiction is cunning, baffeling and powerful but there is hope in recovery and fellowship, Shatterproof walks provide a chance to mobilize, take action, raise funds, connect with others in the fight, and stand in solidarity with those in recovery, those still suffering and those who have lost loved ones to the evil disease of addiction.
Join the fight on team Dallas Stigma Smashers
The Shatterproof Dallas walk is a great event that leaves an impact, You can participate by starting a team, joining a team showing up to cheer on a team, donationg, fundraising or just showing up to observe, hear stories of recovery and meet those who are in the fight. My team is called Dallas Stigma Smashers and all are welcome to walk with us or donate. You can sign up here. General information on the walk is here. Hope to see you all on November 11th in Dallas where we will walk to help smash the stigma.
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