Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - May 2021

24 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | M a y 2 0 2 1 Hanley Foundation Launches Free Virtual Parenting Series Leader in substance misuse prevention programming presents authors, experts in interactive format By Heather Vidulich Boca Raton residents Michelle and John Makris are marking a tragic one-year anniversary this month by encouraging parents of all ages to educate themselves on the signs of substance use disorders. A board member of Hanley Foundation, John Makris and his wife Michelle are sharing the story of their son Brice to call attention to a free virtual parenting series presented by Hanley Foundation starting on March 25. Open to the public, the series is titled “Some Days We Thrive; Others We Survive” and features a variety of authors and parenting experts headlining four online sessions. “I tell people who call me for advice to look for the signs,” said Michelle Makris. “As parents, we always blame ourselves when something happens to our children. I have learned that Brice was dealing with a terrible disease. I just wish I had known more about it and had been able to see its signs. The free lecture series is a wonderful resource for all parents and offers conversation starters to connect with children of all ages.” The Makrises lost their youngest son, Brice, in March 2020 to a Fentanyl overdose. At 23-years-old, Brice had recently graduated from Florida State University with a biology degree. An all-around good student, athlete, former camper and camp counselor, and “everyone’s best friend,” Brice was born and raised in Boca Raton and attended Spanish River High School. Michelle says their family is incredibly close, and when Brice began experiencing signs of depression in his COMMUNITY NEWS WELLNESS - DENTAL - SURGERY -BOARDING www.jupiterveterinarycenter.com call: 561-250-6580 Visit us at: 1680 Central Blvd., Jupiter, FL 33458 A Premier State-of-the-Art Veterinary Healthcare and Dental Center. BUY A BOWL or HOT PLATE & GET A FREE 2 SCOOP BOWL! EASY SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OFFER! SCAN C HEREFOR FREE STUFF! T F SIGN UP, EARN POINTS & GET FREE POKE!! (OFFER FOR NEW MEMBERS.SCAN TO SEE DETAILS) OUR LOYAL MEMBERS COME IN FOR A SURPRISE GIFT!! 5250 DONALD ROSS ROAD SUITE 105, ALTON TOWN CENTER PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418 (561) 500-0201 EXPIRES: 12/31/2021