Taking the wheel is realizing you can to do anything. Our CHARITY BY DESIGN partner, The Herren Project (THP), embodies this message through providing assistance in taking the first steps toward recovery and a life of sobriety, educational programs and resources to increase awareness on the signs of addiction, and bringing hope for a better tomorrow.
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Hillary Costa, Ashley Guertin, and Courtney Kelleher, students King Philip High School in Wrentham, Massachusetts, share how they work with THP to raise awareness around substance abuse.
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“From freshman to senior year, high school comes with new beginnings around every corner. For us, a new school day means an opportunity to continue to spread awareness on the dangers of substance abuse with the help of the King Philip DECA chapter and The Herren Project.
As high school seniors, every day could mean the last opportunity to make an impact on the community of Wrentham, Massachusetts. We initiated our campaign, A Story Told in Green and Gold, where we hosted several events over the course of the past six months. One of our most impactful events occurred during the most wonderful time of the year. Among the many multi-colored trees, one purple tree stood out the brightest among the rest at the Wrentham Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree represented not only our campaign’s partnership with the THP Project Purple Initiative but, our community’s encouragement, support, and passion to fight back on a disease that impacts the lives of millions every day.
The support from our community inspires us every day to stand together against a greater cause that too commonly affects people everywhere. These past months have inspired us to “take the wheel” and create a positive future for those in our community.”
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Help further the mission of The Herren Project with the Take the Wheel Charm Bangle. A symbol of guidance, it inspires new beginning and endless possibilities.
