Chasing the Dragon Making Impact on Students

Community Parent’s was shown to the students on Wednesday, December 14. The true-to-life messages regarding the dangers of drug use are during these programs.  Some adults are even brought to tears at times when they view it, so how would it resonate with these children?

A team of volunteers came together to mentor, console, and just be there for the kids in their classrooms following this assembly. These volunteers were comprised of high school students, Young Life Genesee County leaders and members, recovering alcoholics and addicts, local youth pastors, and other concerned citizens. They paired up and entered each classroom after the presentation to discuss the children’s feelings, fears, questions, and anything else the kids wanted to talk about. The kids were also told how to follow up with school counselors or staff if they were having issues dealing with the presentation or with drug use in
general.

I was in a couple of these classroom sessions and can attest that the “dragon” is truly being chased out of these schools as a result of Chasing the Dragon and other efforts of the volunteers.  The vast majority of the kids were definitely touched by the presentation and were repelled by the idea of being trapped by the demons of a life using drugs.  They asked highly intelligent questions, and some even shared stories of their own experiences regarding exposure to drug use of others.  A few exhibited mild signs that the presentation upset them, but most were inquisitive to learn more about this dangerous epidemic in our community.  The evidence was overwhelming that they never wanted to begin using drugs, wanted to help stop drug use, and some even asked where loved ones or friends could find help. This day was obviously successful in driving the “dragon” further away from the majority of these children. 

Chasing the Dragon t-shirts and hoodies will be on sale at the home basketball game on Wednesday, December 21.  These shirts will make great Christmas presents and will support and spread the word regarding this noble cause. Community Parent’s next meeting is on January 11, 2012, at the Fenton Township Hall, and the Play 1st Mobile Gaming unit, http://www.play1st.com/, will be there once again for the children’s gaming enjoyment. Big events are also being planned for January 21, so please come to the meeting on the 11th to be the first to know details regarding these events. Your concern and help in addressing this community-wide issue is greatly appreciated!

Visit our website at http://www.communityparent.org/, or our Community Parent and Chasing the Dragon Facebook page to learn more about Community Parent, Inc. and Chasing the Dragon.

God bless!

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