Chelsea High Schools Interact Club, an extension of Chelsea Rotary, is a group of civic minded CHS students working to better our community. This past year they volunteered at Mikey and Me, participated in the polar plunge to raise money for Special Olympics, bell rang to support Salvation Army, as well as much more. So far this school year Interact members attended Rotary’s Human Trafficking conference in order to raise awareness about human trafficking in our area. It was a very educational and eye opening experience for everyone who participated. Those who attended got the opportunity to hear stories and perspectives from trafficked victims as well as those working with the FBI and with Sanction House, a place where victims can go to recover and learn life skills. CHS Interact invites everyone to participate in this year’s Crop Walk starting at Saint Joseph Village Church on October 1st to help raise money to fight world wide hunger. Not only would you be donating to provide food for those in need, but the money also goes towards resources and tools to help teach the recipients how to grow and farm their own food.
Chelsea Rotary Club Fights the Stigma of Addiction
On November 9, at 7 pm, the Chelsea Rotary Club is hosting a must-see event in the Chelsea High School Auditorium around a free screening of the documentary We Can Be Heroes (WCBH). WCBH is a captivating documentary that follows the life of Taylor "Machine Gun" Duerr, a world-class boxer from Detroit battling heroin addiction. This powerful film documents Taylor's journey as he prepares for the most important fight of his life - competing for the WBC Cruzer Weight title - while confronting personal demons of addiction. WCBH highlights the connection between addiction and boxing, showcasing strength, endurance, and the redemptive power of love in the darkest moments. I saw the documentary last year at the Michigan Theater, and it was a powerful, transformative experience. Here is a link to the film's trailer.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity after the screening to engage in a panel discussion with Mike Ramsdell, the film's director, and Taylor Duerr, the film's subject, along with local residents impacted by addiction and local addiction and mental health specialists.
This inclusive event welcomes the Chelsea community and individuals suffering from addiction and their friends and families. Valuable resources and information will be provided for those seeking help. By eliminating stigma around substance abuse discussions, the Chelsea Rotary Club empowers individuals to seek the assistance they need and deserve.
We Can Be Heroes celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and calls our community to support those struggling with addiction. Join us for this impactful event.
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