Brewers announce partnership with Shatterproof
National Organization Works to Beat Disease of Addiction to Alcohol and Other Drugs by Bridging Gaps in Funding and Resources through Awareness and Fundraising Events
The Milwaukee Brewers and Brewers Community Foundation today announced a partnership with Shatterproof, a national organization that is committed to protecting children from developing addiction to alcohol or other drugs and ending the stigma and suffering of those affected by this disease.
On May 6 at Miller Park, when the Brewers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Brewers will celebrate "Shatterproof Day" and Brewers Community Foundation will present a grant to the organization. Shatterproof staff will be at Miller Park distributing literature to raise awareness for the cause, and a representative from the organization will toss the ceremonial first pitch that evening.
That same day, Shatterproof will host the "Shatterproof Challenge" in downtown Milwaukee, where approximately 80 participants will rappel down the side of the Hyatt Regency hotel. Brewers outfielder Logan Schafer will autograph a baseball for each participant and Brewers representatives will be on hand to support the initiative. Those who would like to learn about how they can participate in this event can do so at https://secure.shatterproof.org/page/content/milwaukee-2014/.
"We appreciate the work that Shatterproof does to address the issue of addiction in our society," said Brewers Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger. "The work that it does is critical, not just to prevent addiction before it has a chance to take hold, but also to battle the stigma attached to the disease."
Shatterproof was founded by Gary Mendell after he lost his son, Brian, to the disease of addiction. Shatterproof is building an organization to educate and empower families, educators, healthcare providers, legislators and others to address addiction on a national scale.