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The mission of the University of Virginia's Gordie Center is to end hazing and substance misuse among college and high school students nationwide.
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The stories on this page highlight students, families, and communities who step up, speak out, and call for help when they see hazing or alcohol overdose.

Do you have an inspiring story to share? Email us at gordiecenter@virginia.edu!

Not Backing Down: Making the Call
Empowering Students: Compassionate Leadership
Making Every Moment Count: Kathryn Purves
Shelley Goldsmith, Shooting Star: Safety-First Harm Reduction
Save a Life. Make the Call.

Read the profiles on this page to learn how the Gordie Center educates and empowers students to step up, speak out, and call for help.

Moved to Give: Hannah Christian
Products with Impact: Davidson College
Student to Student: Peer Education
A Lifesaving Message: Molly Ewald
Products with Impact: Virginia Commonwealth University
A Shared Name Leads to a Shared Passion: The Bailey Family
The Power of Peers in Combatting Hazing: Miranda Gali
A Lasting Connection: Brooks Powell
Called to Act: Leslie and Michael Lanahan
A Life Divided: Lily Lanahan
Enduring Friendship: Serena Keith
Finding Purpose: Jack Gilles
Deerfield Academy: Kris Loftus
Demanding Reforms to Protect Student Safety: Doug Fierberg
 
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Take the Pledge to Check

It’s easy to say you “know the signs of alcohol overdose,” but are you willing to tell the world that you will intervene, check for the signs, and be the one to make the call for help when you see even one PUBS sign? If so, take the Pledge to Check.

Be a voice for someone who may not have one.

 

 

567 people have taken the pledge

 

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The mission of the Gordie Center is to end hazing and substance misuse among college and high school students nationwide.

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