For Cameron

09/28/2026

Sunny has always been there for us. Now it’s our turn to be there for him.

Officer Sunny has brought comfort, connection, and support to so many throughout our community. Right now, Sunny is facing some health concerns that have required extensive veterinary care, and the costs have quickly added up.

As part of For Cameron’s Comfort Dog Program, we’re asking our community to help us support Sunny and his care. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will help offset his veterinary expenses and give back to a very special dog who has given so much to all of us.

If you’re able to help, please consider donating through the link. https://ig.me/1WlCRnNBv47ziRB

Sunny has supported so many of us. Now, we’re here to support him. 💛

09/24/2026

Cychlorphine is an emerging, highly potent synthetic opioid increasingly being detected in the illicit drug supply. It has also been found alongside other substances and in counterfeit pills, meaning people may be exposed without even knowing it.

Fentanyl and nitazene test strips do not detect cychlorphine, and routine opioid screens may also miss it. A negative test does not mean a substance is safe.

If you suspect an opioid overdose, administer naloxone, call 911, and stay with the person until help arrives.

Stay informed. Carry naloxone. Share this information.

Whether it’s someone’s first time experimenting, something they experiment with occasionally, or something they experiment with frequently, the drug supply does not discriminate.

09/09/2026

Addiction is not a dirty word.

When we avoid saying it, whisper about it, or treat it like something shameful, we reinforce the stigma that keeps people from speaking openly about what they’re experiencing.

Addiction is a health issue. Recovery is possible. And the people affected by addiction deserve compassion, dignity, and support…not judgment.

We can’t end the stigma if we’re too afraid to say the word.

Addiction. 💛

08/15/2026

Celebrating Jackie at 40 💛

For her 40th birthday, Jackie is choosing to give back. In honor of her father, Robert Michael Colavolpe, she is asking friends and family to donate to For Cameron in lieu of gifts.

Jackie is one of our most consistent and dedicated supporters, always stepping up at our events and sharing her incredible organizational skills. We are so grateful for all she does for us.

This birthday is especially meaningful as Jackie celebrates reaching an age her father never did, and honoring his memory by helping others impacted by addiction and loss.

Happy 40th, Jackie! We are so grateful for you.

Please consider paying it forward in honor of Jackie’s Dad and all lost to addiction, or living with the void and loss, addiction leaves in far too many lives. No amount is too small 💛

For her 40th birthday, Jackie has chosen to celebrate by giving back. Here is a message from her:​On September 3rd, I'll be 40. This number has haunted me for a long time, but not for the reasons you'd think.​My father died when he was 39, so this birthday carries a weight that's hard to put int...

08/10/2026

stigma? never chic.
compassion, conversation, and showing up for one another? timeless💛

06/13/2026

Did you know?

Our Advisory Board Chair, Joe Firine, also serves on the Elm City COMPASS Community Advisory Board.

As Joe shared, his goal is to “humanize the data”… to remind us that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story. He believes that Substance Use Disorder and housing instability are too often compounded by stigma, which can silence those who need help and isolate the people who love them.

At For Cameron, we share that same belief: meaningful change happens when we replace judgment with empathy and work together to build a healthier, more compassionate community.

We are so proud of Joe and his continued commitment to reducing the stigma which creates hope for others 💛

Learn more here: https://www.elmcitycompass.org/videos/his-personal-story-of-commitment-joe-firine-compass-community-advisory-board

05/20/2026

Today would have been Cameron’s 36th birthday.

Some days tied feels loud. Birthdays are one of them.

We often talk about overdose statistics, stigma, and awareness. Behind every number is a person deeply loved and deeply missed.

Today we celebrate Cameron not for how he died, but for who he was and the impact his life continued to have.

Happy birthday, Cam 💛

05/19/2026

“beyond stigma” means something different to everyone. for some, it means grief. for others, recovery, hope, advocacy, love, or simply being seen without judgment.

these conversations are why we do this. thank you for sharing your voices, your stories, and your hearts with us 💛

05/09/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!! See you at 8:30 am!! 💛

We are so thankful for our sponsors and partners, we couldn’t do it without them.

05/08/2026

last call before full price 👀
after that? no more thinking about it.�just showing up.
see you tomorrow 💛

register now! https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Madison/BeyondStigma5KRunWalk