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The following eight links are the full newspaper articles above.
Finding Courage to Speak of Son's Death, New York Times 2000 Woman of the Year - Ginger Katz, Connecticut Post 'You don't want my pain' Heroin addict's mother makes impression with eighth-graders, The News-Times Couple tries to prevent tragedy by speaking about their own, Effingham Daily News Decade of Dedication: Ginger Katz's Courage to Speak anti-drug program marks 10 years, Connecticut Post For the Children, a Mother Revisits Her Sorrow, New York Times Katz still has the Courage to Speak against drugs, The Stamford Times Knowledge is Power- Ginger Katz is on a mission to educate parents about drugs, The Advocate
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Current News July 25, 2010
By Steve Kobak Calf Pasture Beach holds a bittersweet significance for anti-drug crusader Ginger Katz and the Ian James Eaccarino 9-Mile Memorial Road Race and 5k Health Walk -- an event dedicated to her son -- seems to bring out the best ones. While waiting for the first runner to cross the finish line Saturday morning in the beach's parking lot, Katz reminisced about the time she spent running at the beach and visiting her son, who worked at Calf Pasture. Click here to read more. July 18, 2010
July 9, 2010
First County Bank Foundation awards $44,620 in grants to Norwalk nonprofits In its continuing mission to give back to the communities of lower Fairfield County, the First County Bank Foundation recently announced the distribution of $44,620 in grants to Norwalk-based nonprofits devoted to helping children and families cope with unemployment, housing and child safety. Established in 2001 in honor of the bank’s 150th anniversary, the First County Bank Foundation was created to distribute funds annually to nonprofit organizations that support community and economic development for children and families. Click here to read more. June 21, 2010
Speaking out by Moving: Courage to Speak Holds Run/Walk The 12th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race and 5K Health Walk run by the Courage to Speak Foundation will take place on Saturday, July 24, 2010 starting at 8:00 am at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Ian worked at Calf Pasture Beach the summer before he died and the race is dedicated to his memory. Last year, over 450 runners participated in this extraordinary community event that underscores the importance of passion, commitment and a healthy drug-free lifestyle. Click here to read more. June 17, 2010
“Finding Passion” on News Channel 12 – Hometown Hero Segment with Ginger Katz May 10, 2010
Winner: Nonprofit Advocate of the Year Ginger Katz, The Courage to Speak Foundation Inc. “Silence is a killer when it comes to children and drug abuse,” said Ginger Katz, founder and CEO of The Courage to Speak Foundation. “If we don’t speak about this problem we’re not going to have solutions. And if we don’t have solutions, children will die.” Katz knows this heartache. She and her husband Larry lost their 20-year-old son, Ian, in 1996 to a drug overdose. From that moment, their lives changed forever. Click here to read more. May 5, 2010
April 07, 2010
Drug prevention program in Bridgeport schools gets grant The Courage to Speak Foundation has received a $14,000 grant from an anonymous donor through the Fairfield County Community Foundation to continue its work in the Bridgeport public school system. The funding, given for the second consecutive year, will support the implementation of the Courage to Speak drug prevention curriculum for grades four through seven in eight Bridgeport schools. March 26, 2010
Editor’s Notebook Even though I have gotten to know Ginger Katz over the last couple of years through her work with the Courage to Speak Foundation, I had actually never heard her Courage to Speak presentation until last Thursday evening at the sixth annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night. Ginger shared her pain of watching drugs take her child's life and the heartbreak that followed--and still continues. I don't know where she finds the strength and fortitude to tell that story over and over again, but like Mayor Richard Moccia and Police Chief Harry Rilling, I am glad she does. Because in listening to the 13 student speakers read their thank you essays to Ginger, I believe her message is helping these kids reach out to people they trust when they are in a compromising situation, and that despite peer pressure, some of these kids will continue to develop ways to resist drugs. Click here to read more. March 25, 2010
Katz recognized as friend of education at Family Night By Nicole Rivard Last Thursday evening at the sixth annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night, Ginger Katz was speechless. Those who know Katz, founder and CEO of the Courage to Speak Foundation in Norwalk, know that's a rare thing. Katz was moved to silence when she got up to accept the 2010 Distinguished Friend of Education Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools, the highest award given by the association. Click here to read more. March 23, 2010 by Moina Noor Genesis, 12, made a vow to be drug-free Thursday night in front of 200 people at West Rocks Middle School. Seventeen other Norwalk elementary and middle school students joined Genesis on stage, as part of the sixth annual “Empowering Youth to be Drug Free” family night sponsored by the Courage to Speak Foundation. “I learned how bad drugs are and that something really horrible can happen if you take them,” said Genesis. “”My parents have never taken drugs and I look up to them.” Click here to read more. March 13, 2010
Courage to Speak's family night slated March 16 The 6th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, in Norwalk (snow date: March 18). All are invited to the event, which will bring families, educators, and community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keeping our children safe from drugs. Dinner is included. March 13, 2010
By Chase Wright Family Night will focus on teen alcohol abuse After a decade of declines, a new national study shows teens are more likely to abuse drugs they often encounter at parties and other social gatherings. The topic is sure to be of discussion at The Courage to Speak Foundation's sixth annual Family Night, being held Tuesday, March 16. March 3, 2010
By Terri Yannetti Katz aims to educate parents about drugs MILFORD – When Ginger Katz lost her 20-year-old son Ian to a heroin overdose in 1996, she made it her mission to spare other families such heartache. February 23, 2010
January 14, 2010 By Pam Johnson Addiction Kills Kids: Son’s Death Gives Mom “Courage to Speak” On Thursday, Jan. 28, Ginger Katz of Norwalk, founder of The Courage to Speak Foundation, will be here to discuss how failure to communicate the dangers of drug- and alcohol abuse aided and abetted the loss of her son's young life. The free talk is sponsored by Guilford Youth & Family Services (GYFS) and takes place at 7 p.m. in the Guilford Free Library. January 1, 2010
Watch Ginger Katz’s interview on News Channel 12 Education Notebook with Amelie Wilson December 17, 2009 
By Nicole Rivard Knowledge is Power, Norwalk Citizen This time of the year is particularly hard for Ginger Katz of Norwalk. Please click on any of the other articles to see their content:
Ginger Katz talks about the Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101™ program for parents.
September 23, 2009
“News Channel 3 WFSB Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101™ with the Milford Prevention Council” September 23, 2009
By Chris Rhatigan Milford group to focus on substance abuse MILFORD — A new group of city leaders, businesspeople, parents and faith-based representatives will seek to combat substance abuse problems. Milford grant coordinator Marcia Winter said the Milford Prevention Council will meet about five times a year along with having several special events and will focus on substance abuse problems of the city’s youths. September 18, 2009
Addiction could destroy anyone On September 10, 1996, I lost my 20-year-old son, Ian James to a drug overdose just before he was going into a rehabilitation program the next day. Ian had used tobacco, marijuana and alcohol in high school. At one point he was picked up by an officer at Cranbury Park in Norwalk. He was scolded and told to go home. The officer said "If I ever find you in this town again with any drugs, I will arrest you, now go home." Click here to read more. August, 2009
July 26, 2009
By Steve Kobak Going the distance: Event races awareness against drug abuse Russo placed first among females who ran the Ian James Eccarino 9-Mile Memorial Road Race and 5k Health Walk and during her run, she said she thought about Eccarino -- whose parents formed the anti-drug advocacy group "Courage to Speak Foundation" after he died of a drug overdose. "(Ian's) story is very inspirational to me, and I wanted to go out and win it for him," she said. The 11th annual road race was hosted by the Lightfoot Running Club and attracted approximately 250 runners. Ivan Garciacasati, 29, of Greenwich, placed first overall, finishing the race in 55 minutes. Click here to read more. June 15, 2009
By Lauren Mylo Volunteers turn out to learn how to help parents facing drug issues with children
On News Channel 8 - The Coruage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101
Fox News 6 Hartford, CT with Ginger Katz including Sunny's Story on Mommy Minute
April 3, 2009 NORWALK CITIZEN NEWS By David Hennessey Students share lessons from curriculum
The Advocate By David Hennessey Students speak out against drug use
March 30, 2009
By Chris Bosak Pledging to stay drug-free Students read letters to Courage to Speak program founder
March 29, 2009
By Lauren Mylo Pledge to live drug-free at heart of 'Family Night'
March 05 2009 By Jenna Cho As a lifelong resident of Old Saybrook and a teacher in the Lyme-Old Lyme schools February 23, 2009 "Courageous Parenting 101" Tonight
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