Community continues to support fundraising efforts for Narcan

[September 01, 2017]   LINCOLN - Officers of the Logan County Sheriff’s Department stopped Sunday, August 20th to support the fundraiser, sponsored by St. John United Church of Christ at Culver’s to help place Narcan Kits in all the police squad cars of Logan County as part of the goal of having kits available to Fires Responders of a suspected overdose.

Elaine Aue, owner, gave 10% of the sales that evening which was $205.90 toward the purchase of Narcan Kits for First Responders of a suspected overdose. An additional $67.06 was given in donations,

Other county responders have access through county budget to keep supplies available to them.

It was noted that several lives have been affected because of the kits being available in police cars.

The community is to be commended for their response and support which now totals over $3439.96 for the kits and an additional $281.81 for treatment assistance programs. This money will be given to the Logan County Health Department which co-ordinates the distribution of the Narcan kits to the local Law Enforcement.

This project, begun by St. John United Church of Christ is now a part of the ALMH Community Health Collaborative and is open to any organization or individual wanting to participate.

Questions regarding this project can be directed to project coordinator Tonita Reifsteck 732-9796 or 855-1645.

[Tonita Reifsteck]