St. John United Church of Christ and Lincoln Rotary team up to raise funds for Narcan kits

[July 12, 2017]   LINCOLN - St. John United Church of Christ Outreach Ministry will being joined by The Lincoln Rotary Club in hosting a fundraiser from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Culver’s Restaurant 2530 Woodlawn in Lincoln on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

Ten percent of the sales during that time slot will be donated by Culver’s to the Logan County Department of Public Health which co-ordinates the distribution of the Narcan Kits to the local Law Enforcement.

Information about the drug and a box for free will cash donations will also be on site during that time.

The program was begun on February 21, 2016 by St. John UCC. Recognizing the great need for this reversal drug that has already saved innumerable lives, the Lincoln Rotary is joining in the drive to help make sure kits are available to the law enforcement officers as they are needed.

Presently the funds raised last year of $2569.70 for the kits and $281.80 for Treatment Assistance. The original supply is now dangerously low with a great need for funding to purchase additional kits.

This project, now a part of the ALMH Community Health Collaborative, is open to any organization or individual wanting to participate.

For questions or additional information about the project contact project coordinator Tonita Reifsteck at phone number 217-732-9796 or 217-855-1645.

[Tonita Reifsteck]