What's Going On: Donor Sabbath, Starting Point, The Story of Vince DiPasquale, Someone You Know - Tony Luke Jr.

Published: Nov. 12, 2021, 7:08 p.m.

b'Vince DiPasquale is a local legend in the world of recovery. A former Priest, DiPasquale and his organization Starting Point is a lifeline for people with mental health and addition problems. We\\u2019ll be talking about the documentary based on his life and impact on those he\\u2019s helped over the years with Vince, Founder and Clinical Director, Loretta Depka, Executive Director of Starting Point and Scott Rosen, producer of the documentary Starting Point, The Story of Vince DiPasquale.
http://www.startingpointmovie.com/
www.startingpoint.org
https://www.facebook.com/startingpointnj
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-starting-point-inc-of-new-jersey/

We offer another excerpt from a recent town hall highlighting the Independence Blue Cross Foundation\'s \\u201cSomeone You Know\\u201d campaign designed to inspire hope and support recovery for those experiencing addiction, on the path to recovery, or supporting a loved one\\u2019s journey. This week we highlight Tony Luke Jr., restaurateur, musician, and actor who created a nonprofit after the overdose death of his son. The Sound Mind Network seeks to inspire those struggling with addiction, mental health and trauma to use their personal passions as a creative-based recovery alternative.
https://www.ibxfoundation.org/syk
https://soundmindnetwork.org

First, we check in with Leslie Jean-Mary, Multicultural Outreach Coordinator at Gift of Life to talk about National Donor Sabbath. each November, National Donor Sabbath seeks to educate faith-based communities about the need for organ, eye and tissue donors. One organ donor can save the lives of up to eight people, and a tissue donor can improve the lives of more than 100 others. For more information or to register, visit www.donors1.org.'