Joanie Sigal
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Eric Burgiss - The 108 Challenge
Eric Burgiss - The 108 Challenge
Eric Burgiss - The 108 Challenge
Thursday 29th August 2019
Eric Burgiss' journey from addiction to creating The 108 Challenge highlights the power of simple tools and community support in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Eric Burgiss: Battling Addiction and Creating The 108 Challenge
The challenge was born on Day Three of Eric's recovery. He found this tool can help others stay sober and that sometimes simple things can have a great impact.
Picture this: a young baseball star's life derailed by a devastating car accident. That's Eric Burgiss' story. His journey into addiction began with marijuana and spiraled into crack cocaine before he even finished high school. Eric wasn't just using drugs; he was selling them, living a life free of responsibility. Then came August 2018, the day he smoked crack laced with fentanyl and died. Narcan brought him back to life, and he's been clean ever since.
But Eric's story doesn't end with sobriety. On Day Three of his recovery, he had an idea that would help countless others: The 108 Challenge. By marking off a stitch on a baseball each day he stayed sober, Eric found a simple yet powerful tool for recovery. This challenge caught on, becoming a beacon of hope for many battling addiction. Eric's tale underscores the deadly risks of fentanyl and the lifesaving power of Narcan.
It also highlights how community support and straightforward tools can make a world of difference in the recovery journey. If you're looking for a story of resilience and innovative recovery methods, Eric's journey is one you won't want to miss.