What an exciting month it has
been! I announced in August that the
story I submitted to Chicken Soup for the
Soul: Think Possible had made it to the final selection round. I am so
happy to tell you that it was successful in that final round and will be
published. The book will be available for sale on October 6th! I
still have to pinch myself. How my crazy idea to submit a story about addiction
came to this I'll never know! It is such an amazing opportunity to raise
awareness.
I didn’t think it could get any
better than that until I received another email from the good folks at Chicken
Soup. They told me that as a contributor to the book, I have the option to help local charities raise
money through their special charity program. I was all over it! What another incredible
opportunity!! The two charities that I have chosen are the Reach Centre because
of the life-changing work they do for young people in recovery and the University
of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Student Affairs, which does a wonderful job of
raising awareness and offering support to students through their various mental
health initiatives.
Reach and UPEI’s Student Affairs
will each be selling books at various locations in Charlottetown. Reach will
also be selling books across the Island. I will post an update when the locations
are identified! That way, if you plan to buy the book, you may be able to get
one in your area while supporting great charities in the process. The books
also make great Christmas presents!
For my followers across Canada, the
USA, and around the world, when you purchase a book in your own
community, you will also be helping to raise awareness about addiction, especially
if you give the book to someone who doesn’t understand it. The book will be filled with inspiring stories
so they will likely really enjoy it without realizing they are getting educated
at the same time!
If you are a family that has been
affected by addiction, I hope that you find inspiration and empowerment in my story.
Your support of addiction
awareness and my chosen charities (if you are on PEI) through the purchase of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible would
be very much appreciated!
Sincerely,
Rose
PS: I do not receive any
royalties from book sales. The opportunity that Chicken Soup has given me to
bring my message to a wider audience while also helping two of my favourite
charities with their important work is absolutely PRICELESS.
