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WICOMICO GOES PURPLE STRIVES TO PROMOTE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE ENCOURAGES OUR COMMUNITY TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST IT. WICOMICO GOES PURPLE IS AN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOCUSING ON PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND WILL EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANT ROLE OUR ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PLAY TO COMBAT THIS EPIDEMIC.

steering committee

Chair:     Christina Bowie-Simpson, Wicomico County Health Department

Honorary Chairs:  Wicomico County Sheriff Michael A. Lewis

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Dykes

Go Purple Units and Leaders

Businesses–Stephanie Willey-WMDT47-ABC

Education–Nick Thompson/Meredith Miller-Wicomico County Board of Education

Governments—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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