Tell Us Your Good Deed
Volunteering
Drug Addict Stereotypes Redefined
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Tell Us Your Good Deed
I helped build an orphanage for over 200 children in La Gonâve, Haiti. I volunteered through an organization called Extollo and they connected me to an organization called Okipe that made the whole thing possible
Why are you participating?
It was what my friends were doing.
West Boylston, MA
United States
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I adopted and have been raising my wife's son as my own for the past 9 years.
Why are you participating?
The stigma attached to labels makes getting help much harder when it's needed.
St. Paul, MN
United States
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I'm a 10 year recovering addict who hit rock bottom and have climbed back to be a good member of society, and have helped others with their problems with addiction.
Why are you participating?
Outstanding program created by my wife's cousin.
Worcester, MA
United States
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Helped someone going through drug addiction process and into recovery.
Why are you participating?
I don't like labels
Bolton, CT
United States
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I listen to people, even if were not close, I take the time to listen to their stories, what's bothering them, or just anything. Because I truly care.
Why are you participating?
I don't wanna see anymore kids be afraid to do why they wanna do.
Worcester, MA
United States
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I was a mentor for an at risk youth in Portland Maine for over a year. We helped each other tremendously and it was a very humbling experience that changed my life.
Why are you participating?
I want people to be aware that children and adults are being prescribed powerful medications to alleviate pain. I was prescribed vicodin at 15 for back pain, and finally graduated to Oxycontin by 26. The drugs took control of my life.