On Thursday, Oct. 29, Okeechobee County will host the 11th Annual Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Candle Light Vigil in memory of those lost to and those suffering from substance abuse.
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OKEECHOBEE — On Thursday, Oct. 29, Okeechobee County will host the 11th Annual Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Candle Light Vigil in memory of those lost to and those suffering from substance abuse.
The NOPE Vigil strives to raise awareness and open the doors to recovery by eliminating the prejudice that has followed the disease of addiction; a disease that shows no prejudice to any walk of life or background. With the removal of shame comes the hope for survival. Acceptance of the disease can be humbling to the soul and, in turn, empowering to those in need to seek help.
If you would like to participate in the Okeechobee NOPE Candlelight Vigil by submitting a photo of a family member or friend, please submit the picture to Jamie Werk at jamiewerk06@yahoo.com, Courtney Moyette at cmoyette@quitdoc.com, or Connie Curry at ccurry@okeesheriff.com.
Please join the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and the Okeechobee County Substance Abuse Coalition on Oct. 29 at the Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 U.S. 98 North, at 6:30 p.m. for the NOPE Candlelight Vigil.
