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Katelyn Christ
Katelyn Christ
Growing up in the shadow of someone as smart as my brother was always a little intimidating, but inspiring. School always came so easy to him, and with a near perfect SAT score, so did his choice of college.
Unfortunately, some people who don't have to work very hard to be smart may look elsewhere for a challenge. In my brother’s case, that was eventually substance use.
I lost my brother to an overdose in December 2004, when he was just 22. I was a freshman in college. My family was turned upside down. As such, I'm most familiar with the impact that loss from addiction has on families and how grief wears different faces.
Addiction has dulled too many lights, robbed too many people of their potential too soon, and ravaged too many families in the United States with financial strain, grief and sadness.
The resources and support provided through the Partnership and other organizations like it are therefore invaluable. They help bring us all together with different perspectives of awareness, compassion, connection and response.
I pray that the accessibility of resources compiled by the Partnership provide guidance, education and comfort to those struggling and give families and friends the resources to feel like they are not alone.
– Katelyn, Sister and Advocate
I am running the 2024 United NYC Half Marathon in support of Partnership to End Addiction. Please consider making a contribution to this urgent cause that impacts millions of families across the country.
*Donations made to Partnership to End Addiction are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. All contributions are fully tax-deductible, as no goods or services are provided in consideration in whole, or in part, of any contribution to this nonprofit organization. EIN: 52-1736502
Unfortunately, some people who don't have to work very hard to be smart may look elsewhere for a challenge. In my brother’s case, that was eventually substance use.
I lost my brother to an overdose in December 2004, when he was just 22. I was a freshman in college. My family was turned upside down. As such, I'm most familiar with the impact that loss from addiction has on families and how grief wears different faces.
Addiction has dulled too many lights, robbed too many people of their potential too soon, and ravaged too many families in the United States with financial strain, grief and sadness.
The resources and support provided through the Partnership and other organizations like it are therefore invaluable. They help bring us all together with different perspectives of awareness, compassion, connection and response.
I pray that the accessibility of resources compiled by the Partnership provide guidance, education and comfort to those struggling and give families and friends the resources to feel like they are not alone.
– Katelyn, Sister and Advocate
I am running the 2024 United NYC Half Marathon in support of Partnership to End Addiction. Please consider making a contribution to this urgent cause that impacts millions of families across the country.
Recent Donations
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Gisele Roget
Gisele Roget
$50.00
2.Rachel Okolski
I never knew your brother's story. Thank you for sharing <3 Good luck with your race!!
$25.00
3.Jenn Etherington
$50.00
4.Lea Cordes
❤️❤️❤️
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Christina King
Christina King
What a wonderful way to show support and love for your brother's memory. Best of luck in the half marathon!!
$100.00
6.Emily Washington
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