Author: GameChanger

National Fentanyl Awareness Day

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. It is tragic that the plague of Fentanyl has so significantly impacted our way of life, that we find it necessary to acknowledge the damage this substance has done with a special day. Hopefully drawing attention to this dangerous drug will have a positive impact on its use by educating youth about the dangers of counterfeit pills laced with deadly fentanyl. Now we are ... Continue Reading »

Jennifer Garner to Deliver Keynote Address at GameChanger Event 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 26, 2024Contact: Joe Boczek (304) 288-5924 or Shelly Poe (334) 707-4910 or Bill Hogan (304) 546-2583 Jennifer Garner to Deliver Keynote Address at GameChanger Event Award-Winning Actress HeadlinesDinner Program for Prevention Education Golf Classic  Fairmont, WV— Award winning actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Jennifer Garner will deliver the Keynote Address at the fourth annual GameChanger Prevention Education Dinner and Golf Classic May Continue Reading »

Save the Date!

The Fourth Annual

GameChanger Prevention Education Golf Classic and Dinner

takes place

May 22 and 23, 2024

at the Word Famous Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Continue Reading »

Breaking the Silence: Ending the Stigma of Substance Misuse Through Open Conversations with Your Kids

In our journey toward a healthier and more compassionate society, it’s crucial to address the pervasive stigma surrounding substance misuse. One powerful way to combat this stigma is by fostering open conversations with our children. Let’s explore why it’s essential and how to approach these discussions.

Understanding the Stigma:

Stigmatizing individuals struggling with substance misuse only deepens the challenges they face. Fear of Continue Reading »

A Fresh Start: Nurturing a Substance-Free Path for Teens in the New Year

As we welcome the dawn of a new year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on our collective commitment to the well-being of the younger generation across West Virginia and the country. One significant aspect deserving attention is the prevention of substance misuse among teenagers. Teenagers often face myriad challenges, and substance misuse can be an unfortunate outcome of these struggles. As guardians and mentors, it’s our responsibility ... Continue Reading »

“One Pill Can Kill” Recognized on National and International Stage 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Monday, December 11, 2023 CONTACT: Joe Boczek (304) 288-5924 or Shelly Poe (334) 707-4910 or Bill Hogan (304) 546-2583 “One Pill Can Kill” Recognized on National and International Stage GameChanger-Produced Film Earns Best Documentary Designation in United States and France Fairmont, WV—The GameChanger-produced film One Pill Can Kill has captured several awards in the Best Short Documentary Category at film festivals in the United States and Franc Continue Reading »

BMH Foundation Supports GameChanger

The BMH Foundation for Community Health presented a $114,000 check to the GameChanger Program at Ramage Elementary School on October 26, 2023. Founded in 2018, GameChanger is a student-powered substance misuse prevention movement designed to educate, support, and empower young West Virginians to live healthy, drug free lifestyles while preparing to be our leaders of tomorrow. GameChanger connects students, educators, and communities across the nation with an aim toward providing the education, Continue Reading »

Record Number Attend Third Annual GameChanger Prevention Education Golf Classic 

A record number of supporters attended the gala dinner and reception and the golf tournament scramble at the third annual GameChanger prevention education classic held May 24 and 25 at the world-famous Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. More than 500 GameChanger allies attended both the reception and dinner on the evening of May 24, while 54 golf threesomes paid to support prevention education in West Virginia schools on May 25, as 42 teams took ... Continue Reading »
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