Jefferson Township will host author and speaker Matthew Bocchi for a free public presentation on opioid awareness, addiction, and recovery on May 20 at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Township High School Auditorium. Bocchi is the author of “Sway,” a best-selling memoir described as the first story told by a child of a 9/11 victim, in which he chronicles his struggles with addiction, depression, and PTSD following the loss of his father on September 11, 2001, and his path toward recovery.
Bocchi’s story has been featured in documentaries and television programs including Fox News Digital Originals and History’s “9/11: The Legacy.” He has more than 10 years of sobriety. The presentation is free and open to the public and was supported by NJ Opioid Settlement Funds.
The event will include raffles for parents: parents of 11th and 12th graders will be entered into a prom bid raffle, while parents of 9th and 10th graders will be entered into a gift card raffle. More information is available at matthewjohnbocchi.com.
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