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Support Cody’s Gift this December by donating through CoMoGives
The CoMoGives campaign will collect donations on behalf of 114 Columbia area nonprofits from December 1st – December 31st, 2018.
Support Cody’s Gift at the 2018 Holiday Mart JC
Support Cody’s Gift by shopping at the Holiday Mart JC, an annual nonprofit cash and carry event with over 20+ participating vendors from all over Central Missouri.
Cody’s gift: One Father’s Response to the Opioid Crisis
from the Missouri Pharmacist by Justin Ricklefs | Marshall teaches that both schools and parents need to adopt more responsibility for educating our kids regarding how to face and cope with the problems kids face today.
Drugs Don’t Discriminate
By Maddie Murphy | Jim Marshall believes the fear and stigma associated with those who struggle with drug addiction is one of the main reasons why people need to do better.
Prevention Plan Paper: Substance Abuse
by Lindsey Cunningham | According to the Center for Disease Control we are currently in “the worst drug overdose epidemic in U.S. history.” Substance use disorder has become a problem that impacts 1 in 3 families in the U.S. and the rise of opioid use has increased significantly.
Coach Marshall’s Crusade Against Heroin and Drug Addiction
news.westminster-mo.edu | In 2011, Westminster College Track & Field coach Jim Marshall lost his son Cody at age 20 to a heroin overdose. Since then, Coach Marshall has been on a crusade to bring better drug education to students and to parents.
Opioid crisis drives declines in U.S., Missouri life expectancy
www.columbiamissourian.com | The opioid crisis sweeping the U.S. is affecting life expectancy across the country and in Missouri. According to the CDC, over 63,600 people died in the U.S. from drug overdoses.
Overdose deaths rose 21% in 2016
Devastating news: Overdose deaths rose 21% in 2016. 63,600 Americans died—that’s 174 sons, daughters and loved ones every single day. It’s time for real action. Join Us.
Opioid summit covers overdose and plans to address the crisis
www.komu.com | COLUMBIA – The City of Columbia held the eighth session in a series of summits across the state addressing the opioid epidemic in a regional manner.
Father hopes to raise awareness about substance abuse
www.columbiatribune.com | JEFFERSON CITY — Jim Marshall is no stranger to pain. He carries it in all sorts of ways, but hopes by talking about the stories behind it he can spare other people from what he’s gone through.
Marshall shares tragedy to teach
www.newstribune.com | WWU’ cross country coach speaks to FMS students about his son’s drug overdose
Father who lost son tries to spare others the same hurt
www.newstribune.com | Jim Marshall is no stranger to pain. He carries it in all sorts of ways, but hopes by talking about the stories behind it, he can spare other people from what he’s gone through.
William Woods coach shares story of loss for drug prevention
www.komu.com | COLUMBIA – Jim Marshall says losing a child is never easy. “It hurts. It’s just, you gut it out like anything tough, and you learn to cope with the pain,” he said.
Good Samaritan law offers protection to save lives
www.waynesvilledailyguide.com | A good samaritan law was recently passed in Missouri as part of a bill that addressed several health related reforms and changes.
Running out of time: Missouri’s opioid epidemic
www.voxmagazine.com | Cody’s demise reflects a story that has become tragically common in America.
Bill making its way through Missouri House would shield those calling 911 during drug overdoses
fox4kc.com | BELTON, Mo. — A Belton teen watched her best friend die of a drug overdose when she and others were too frightened to call 911.
Missouri alone on addiction
PDMPs could save so many of our friends and neighbors from losing a child. That’s why I am begging our legislature to create one.
Opinion: Acting against scourge of drug abuse
www.newstribune.com | The sadness of Cody Marshall’s fatal heroin overdose lingers in the hearts of family and friends, but Cody’s father continues his mission to bring meaning to a tragic episode.
A different approach to war on drugs
www.fultonsun.com | Former JCHS coach shares story of his son’s overdose