5th Annual Jump for Archie Invites Community Action To Fight The Opioid Crisis And Mental Health Stigma

WAUKESHA, WI) – On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 the 5th Annual Jump for Archie Concert and Training will inspire action to change lives by fighting the opioid crisis and mental health stigma, while recognizing the life-saving efforts of first responders. Live music, food and a fun community atmosphere will accompany a candlelight vigil; free Naloxone (Narcan) and QPR trainings; five public group jumps into Lac La Belle; and resource tables focusing on addiction, mental health and suicide prevention.

Members of the public who would like to take part in the jumps should bring a towel and change of clothes. They can register online for Naloxone and QPR training at jumpforarchie2019.eventbrite.com. Naloxone training participants will receive a free dose of the drug. Jump participants will receive a free t-shirt and wristbands while supplies last.

WHAT: 5th Annual Jump for Archie, Concert and Training in the Park
WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 5 pm until dusk
LOCATION: City Beach – 324 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI
TIMELINE:
5:00 pm – Live music begins
6:00 pm – Trainings Begin for Overdose Prevention Naloxone and Question Persuade & Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention
7:15 - Recovery Jump for those in recovery and their families
7:25- Jump by Elected Officials and State leadership working to end the epidemic
7:35 - First Responders Jump
7:45 - Mental Health Awareness Jump for those lost to suicide and survivors
7:55 - Jump for Archie for those who lost loved ones due to the opioid epidemic
8:15 - Candlelight Vigil

About the Jump for Archie
On May 15, 2014, 19-year-old Archie Badura was one of the 622 people who died as a result of an opioid overdose in Wisconsin. On the day of his burial, family members jumped into water fully clothed in his memory, letting Archie know his death would not be in vain. His family later started the “Jump for Archie” action and change campaign to highlight opioid dangers and the toll addiction takes on families.

About Saving Others for Archie (SOFA) Inc.
The Jump for Archie is hosted by Saving Others for Archie (SOFA) Inc. The mission of SOFA INC. is to serve grassroots efforts in the furtherance of substance abuse prevention through raising awareness of the relationship between addiction and mental health issues.