Recent Articles:
Below are past articles previously published in Drugs & Addiction Magazine. These are filled with current and relevant information and statistics and can be used as great conversation starters with youth.
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December 13, 2018Statement by the Prime Minister on Human Rights Day
December 12, 2018Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in America, CDC confirms
December 12, 2018The Illustrated Version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 11, 2018Homeless man with terminal cancer donates to holiday toy drive
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November 23, 2018Statement by Minister MacLeod on National Child Day
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November 2, 2018Nova Scotia’s Health Department says talks underway for province’s first overdose prevention site
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September 15, 2017Methamphetamines
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September 15, 2017Homeless man with terminal cancer donates to holiday toy drive
December 10, 2018By Liz Gelardi
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A homeless man used what little he has to give a selfless gift during a toy drive at a local Walmart.
Glen McCarthy walked to Walmart and got a cup of coffee. He was touched by the toy drive that was going on. He ended up buying a Barbie and a Hot Wheels set, but he couldn’t stop thinking about a bike he saw.
“And I looked at that bike, and the bike was marked $59, but the tag underneath it said $44,” said McCarthy.
It’s not a lot of money for some, but for McCarthy, it was nearly everything. He went back to the hotel where he was staying and paid for another night. Back at the hotel, he still couldn’t stop thinking about the bike.
He walked back to Walmart and asked about the bike since the tag listed two different prices. Once a clerk realized what he was doing, she told him that he could have the bike for $44.
“Another big reason I got to thinking, this is probably going to be my last Christmas. I’m no one, make some little kid happy,” said McCarthy.
McCarthy has always loved Christmas, and he realizes his time is running out. Doctors recently told him that his cancer is terminal, he has less than a year to live.
“It took my losing everything to realize that I’m happier now struggling for everything in my life than I had when I had big money,” said McCarthy.
Despite being sick and homeless, he continues to volunteer at Senior Support Services in Denver. Staff at the center weren’t surprised to hear what McCarthy did at Walmart.
“Totally sounded like Glen, yeah totally. So it’s just amazing, he just has a real caring heart and willing to help people,” said Julie Romero, Day Center Manager at Senior Support Services.
In this season of giving, McCarthy knows it’s about the joy that comes with making someone’s day a little brighter. Thanks to him a lucky little girl or boy is sure to have a very special Christmas morning.
“I hope they enjoy the hell out of it,” said McCarthy.
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