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talbot goes purplE
Celebrating 10 Years of Prevention, Education and Hope
2016–2026
For a decade, Talbot Goes Purple has empowered youth, supported families, and united our community to prevent substance use through education, awareness, and action.
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Join us for our 10th Anniversary Kick-Off and overdose memorial event
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Festival of Hope
Sunday, August 31
6–8 PM
Anchor Church, Easton
Featuring nationally recognized recovery artist Colicchie!
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We could not do this without our generous supporters and sponsors!
10 years of impact
For the past decade, Talbot Goes Purple has brought together schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, law enforcement, nonprofits, faith communities, parents, and volunteers around one shared mission—to keep our youth healthy and drug-free.
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While much has changed over the past 10 years, our commitment remains the same: protecting young people through prevention, education, and community connection.
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Since 2016, Talbot Goes Purple has:
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Educated thousands of students and families
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Created Purple Clubs in local schools
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Hosted community awareness events
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Expanded education to include fentanyl, counterfeit pills, vaping, and youth cannabis prevention
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Equipped businesses and organizations with overdose response resources
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United hundreds of community partners each September to "Go Purple"
While much has changed over the past 10 years, our commitment remains the same: protecting young people through prevention, education, and community connection.
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WHY WE STILL GO PURPLE
Many people see overdose numbers declining and think the crisis is over.
While Maryland has seen encouraging decreases in overdose deaths, fentanyl and counterfeit pills continue to threaten our communities. Prevention remains one of the most powerful tools we have to protect young people and save lives. Our work is far from finished.