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Brian & Casi
Conozca a Brian y Casi, residentes del condado de Summit, mientras comparten su sincera historia de perder a su hijo, Ben.
Tómese un momento para escuchar y entender la importancia de discutir cómo el consumo de opioides puede afectar a familias como la suya. Su vida y las vidas de sus seres queridos son valiosas.
Madison Gerchow: The Mission
of XFoundation
Meet Madison Gerchow, a co-founder and VP at XFoundation. A few years ago, Madison tragically lost her younger brother Xavier to accidental fentanyl poisoning.
Madison and her father George went on to create XFoundation to honor Xavier. Their goal is to both educate people on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning, and to fund athletic and music programs across many local communities.
Author Ben Westhoff on How
We Can Beat the Opioid Crisis
In May 2024, Ben Westhoff, an investigative journalist and the author of Fentanyl, Inc., came to Summit County to share his views on the opioid crisis. Ben stresses that instead of trying to spend money stopping drugs from coming in, we must instead spend that money to help those who need it here at home. Listen in to hear what other insights Ben shares about how we can support our community and beat the opioid epidemic.
Cami and Piper on How to Stay Busy and Away From Trouble
Staying busy and active while enjoying the company of your friends is a great way to stay focused, make healthy choices, and avoid substance use. Cami and Piper, who graduated from Summit High in 2024, discuss why they would recommend sports and extracurriculars as good activities to participate in for those trying to quit or keep away from substance use.
How to Have Hard Conversations
About Fentanyl With Your Kids
Talking with your kids about the dangers of fentanyl and the risks associated with recreational drug use may be difficult, but it’s an extremely important discussion to have.
In this video, Madison Gerchow of XFoundation talks about how to best approach these conversations from a place of positivity and support. It’s essential that you and your loved ones are informed and able to make smart, healthy decisions.
Maressa & Regan, Part 1
Maressa and Regan, two students at Summit High, discuss what motivates them to stay away from drugs and make healthy choices. Knowing your reasons for abstaining from drug use can help you withstand peer pressure, find healthy habits and build a strong support system.
Yareli & Alex, Part 1
Meet Yareli and Alex, two students at Summit High. Listen in as they discuss who they talk to about difficult topics, such as mental health and drug use; and where in Summit County you can go to find the support you may need.
A good support system is essential for everyone to live a healthy, drug free life.
Yareli & Alex, Part 2
Yareli and Alex, two students at Summit High, sit down to talk about how peer pressure can convince young people to make bad decisions.
They recommend finding friends that you can have an open and honest line of communication with, and surrounding yourself with people who don’t make you feel bad for not wanting to try something dangerous.
Maggie Seldeen
Conoce a Maggie Seldeen, una residente del Condado de Summit que ha perdido a muchos seres queridos por el uso de opiáceos y la intoxicación por fentanilo.
Haz hincapié en la importancia de siempre llamar al 911, porque nada es peor que ver morir a tus amigos y familiares.
George Gerchow
Introducing George Gerchow, a Summit County resident who tragically lost his son to fentanyl poisoning in March 2021. In response to this devastating loss, George, alongside his daughter, founded the X Foundation.
This organization is dedicated to distinguishing between overdosing and accidental fentanyl poisoning, eliminating the stigma associated with fentanyl-related deaths, and making positive contributions to the community.
Annie McClure
Introducing Annie McClure, a committed Summit County public health nurse on a life-saving mission.
Witness her expertise as she demonstrates the essential steps of administering Narcan spray to aid someone experiencing an overdose.
Jaime FitzSimons
Meet Summit County’s Sheriff, Jaime FitzSimons. In this video, Sheriff FitzSimons discusses the fentanyl epidemic, the steps his office has recently taken in promoting and offering harm reduction, and how everyone in the community can come together to help make Summit County safer.
Gallery
La galería muestra una colección de fotos de los miembros de nuestra comunidad que han compartido valientemente sus historias personales. Cada foto cuenta un viaje poderoso y único de resiliencia, esperanza y fuerza.
