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LiveFree! Dare to be Different Fashion Show is Featured in the Weekly Challenger

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July 8, 2013

Dare to be Different BY HOLLY KESTENIS Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Twelve teens were not afraid to strut their stuff on the catwalk in an effort to raise awareness of teen substance abuse use in Pinellas County. Some of the hottest summer fashions were showcased on the runway,...
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LiveFree! shares personal story with Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

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July 8, 2013

Parenting a child with special needs demands constant attention, flexibility, innovation, creativity and problem-solving skills. However, the rewards are amazing. Let me tell you about my son. Devon Tyler Konyha is 22 years old. Devon has Autism Spectrum Disorder, a behavioral disorder that usually appears by the age of three...
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Pinellas Collects 7 Tons of Unwanted Prescription Medications

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June 28, 2013

LiveFree! assists Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in a venture to collect unwanted prescription medications. This year marks our 5th anniversary of this project. So far, we have collected 13,624 pounds (around 7 tons) of medication since 2009. Below is the Pinellas OMC Countywide Program monthly report for May 2013. We...
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Minutes for the Domestic Violence Task Force Meeting

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June 28, 2013

MINUTES FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE MEETING MAY 21, 2013 Chair: Denise Hughes-Conlon, LMHC, CAP PERC Vice-Chairs: Courtney Hendrickson and Chad Herman The Domestic Violence Task Force met at the Juvenile Welfare Board, 14155 58th Street, Clearwater, Florida 33760, at 2 p.m., on May 21st, 2013. Chair Denise...
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Spaghetti luncheon fundraiser to support local family

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June 28, 2013

Pinellas Park, FL – On Tuesday, June 25, a tragedy took place at USP Structural Connectors in Pinellas Park, when an accident involving a forklift took the life of 25-year-old, Eric Kanganis. Residents, community members and businesses in Pinellas Park are coming together to show their condolences and help a...
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LiveFree! encourages “Above the Influence” Day

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June 19, 2013

This year, the Office for National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will host its second ‘Above The Influence Day’ on October 17, 2013. We are delighted about this year’s “Made by Me” national commercial challenge that calls on teens to share their ideas for the next ‘Above The Influence’ commercial. The “Made by...
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“Dare to Be Different Take 1” Summer Fashion Show to Showcase Youth Supporting Prevention

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June 12, 2013

At 6 p.m. on June 29th, a community engagement event taking place at the Garden Club in St. Petersburg will prove that living free from unsafe substances is always in style. LiveFree! Coalition, a local alliance promoting awareness about the harmful effects of underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug abuse,...
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LiveFree! High School Club Members Awarded NOPE Scholarships

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May 30, 2013

Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) of Pinellas recently awarded three college scholarships to Pinellas County High School seniors who were recognized due to their active involvement in either the LiveFree! or SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group at their high school and who successfully fulfilled the scholarship application requirements....
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LiveFree! Executive Director Featured in Florida Courier

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May 29, 2013

Help Teens Avoid the Temptations of Alcohol this Graduation Season and Beyond LiveFree! Coalition Offers Tips to Keep Teens Safe Special to the Florida Courier – Graduations are a time for celebration. They mark a step closer to adulthood and starting a new chapter. For teens, these celebrations can also be...
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LiveFree! Executive Director talks to Fox 13 about keeping kids safe during the summer

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May 27, 2013

To help protect teens and the community this graduation season and well into summer when children are home and more parties are planned, Jackie Griffin, executive director of LiveFree! Coalition, offers tips: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8922293
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