VolunteerMatch is Merging with Idealist!

Learn more about this strategic partnership of nonprofit technology leaders
Read More
 

Winning Strides Derby

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: WTF-WINNING THE FIGHT

Winning Strides Derby is a fundraising event for WTF- Winning The Fight! We host a night of virtual horse racing, delicious food, specialty derby drinks, music, a wine pull and fantastic prizes.

We need volunteers to help with the planning, set up/clean up, gathering prizes, coordinating food and drinks, etc.

More opportunities with WTF-WINNING THE FIGHT

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About WTF-WINNING THE FIGHT

Location:

PO BOX 271661, FLOWER MOUND, TX 75027, US

Mission Statement

WTF - Winning The Fight is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) community resource, providing drug education, support, and guidance to individuals and families who struggle with the disease of addiction.

Description

Our founder Kathy O'Keefe and her husband Ben developed WTF after losing their son, Brett Morgan O’Keefe, to an accidental drug overdose. We choose to be a part of Winning, not losing. Brett was well known for saying "WTF" in a loving manner, so we used the initials and changed the meaning to something positive.

There is a resurgence in drug addiction all over America. Most of the time, it starts with prescription pills but quickly leads to more extreme drugs. People that are affected by this are not psychologically disturbed, junkies, or criminals, but normal kids that come from very normal families. The Center for Disease Control declared that in 2022, 105,452 people died from drug overdoses. That is one person every 4.98 minutes. Many of these deaths are from Fentanyl poisonings. If no one speaks out, we cannot change the stigma and judgment.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Education & Literacy
Community, Crisis Support, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

P.O. Box 270236Flower Mound, TX 75027

(33.04221,-97.03618)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • 8 hours

Report this opportunity