steering committee
Co-Chairs: David Fitzgerald, Wicomico County Emergency Services Christina Bowie-Simpson, Wicomico County Health Department
Honorary Chairs: Sheriff Michael A. Lewis States Attorney Jamie Dykes
Go Purple Units and Leaders
Businesses–Stephanie Willey-effectv–Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
Education–Nick Thompson/Meredith Miller-Wicomico County Board of Education
Governments–David Fitzgerald–Christina Bowie-Simpson–Wicomico County
Faith Based–George Whitehead–Salisbury’s Promise
Healthcare-Laren Hughes-Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Non-Profit/Community Organizations–Tracy Ritter–United Way and Erica Joseph–Community Foundation of Eastern Shore
Individuals–Tracy Ritter–United Way
“Our COAT program has been incredibly effective. I am hoping that our community coming together and working together to address this crisis will end the suffering of addiction.”
Jamie Dykes -Wicomico County State’s Attorney–Honorary Co-Chair, Wicomico Goes Purple
“The business community in Wicomico County and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce are honored to be a small part of this vitally imporatant initiative. Supporting Wicomico Goes Purple benefits our families, our community, and our future.”
Bill Chambers -Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce-
“Naloxlone is saving lives during this crisis, but until the causes of addiction are exposed and addressed in a responsible way, the death toll will continue.”
Michael A. Lewis -Wicomico County Sheriff–Honorary Co-Chair, Wicomico Goes Purple
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