The Psychology of Strength

Cathy Valdes - Sharing My Son's Story To Save Other Children

The Psychology of Strength

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Cathy Valdes is the chapter president of NOPE Hillsborough.

Cathy spent 42 years in public education and retired as deputy superintendent of Hillsborough County schools. Cathy has dedicated her retirement volunteering with the non-profit Narcotics Overdose Prevention Education (NOPE). Educating Hillsborough County students on the dangers of narcotic overdosing. Cathy lost her son to narcotic addiction in 2008.

Since 2013, NOPE Hillsborough has educated over 175,000 students, provided over $92,000 in scholarships and continues to share presentations to all 100+ middle & high schools.

Filmed inside Wharton High School in Tampa, Florida.

NOPE Hillsborough Website: NopeHillsborough.org

NOPE Hillsborough Phone Number: 813-388-1400

NOPE Hillsborough Instagram: @NopeHillsborough

NOPE Hillsborough Facebook: NOPE of Hillsborough

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