FATE speaking to Putnam City North

January 27th, 2012

On February 1 and 8 FATE will be speaking with Seniors and Juniors at Putnam City North High School. Britt Stanley, PCN Nurse heard about FATE’s program and asked the group to present their interactive and impactful message to the [...]

Parents: start substance abuse talks with kids at age 9

January 18th, 2012

Here’s a good article about how important parents are in educating their children about drugs: The recommendation is that you start talking with your kids at age 9! Last week, the Kane County sheriff’s office presented a program for parents [...]

Red Ribbon Contest Winners Honored

January 16th, 2012

In the Blue Room of the Oklahoma State Capital parents, grandparents and students crowded in to watch as the winners of the Jim Thorpe/FATE Red Ribbon week poster and essay contest were honored. Jim Priest, Executive Director of FATE served [...]

Meth program in prison offers “hope from dope”

January 16th, 2012

Here’s a great story about an inspiring group of people working with inmates who have struggled with meth addiction. The offer spiritual and practical help. Thanks to this group for their labor of love and for their impact on the [...]

FATE Exec Director named “Preventionist of the Year” by American Athletic Institute

January 9th, 2012

American Athletic Institute-Life of an Athlete announcement: Jim Priest, the Executive Director of FATE, has been named the Preventionist of the Year by the American Athletic Institute and the national Life of an Athlete program. “Jim’s total dedication to [...]