On Thursday, February 16th, Molloy welcomed a very important speaker to talk to our students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Chris Herren, former professional basketball player and author, graciously took the time to share his personal story of addiction and recovery. Later on that day, Mr. Herren returned to give another presentation to Stanner parents, giving them advice on how to assist their children if need be. “Chris Herren’s talk about substance use and abuse was so powerful and impactful that, as one faculty member put it, ‘you could hear a pin drop.’ A big shout out to Mr. Beaudet for helping to bring Chris and his ‘Herren Talks’ to Molloy,” said Mr. Dougherty.
ABOUT HERREN TALKS: Chris Herren was an All-American from Fall River, Massachusetts who broke scoring records and was recruited by the nations top colleges. He achieved his dream of playing in the NBA when he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999. Unfortunately, the disease of addiction stunted Herren’s career and threw his life off-track. Alcohol and drug-free since August 1, 2008, Herren has become an inspirational public speaker, presenting to over one million students nationwide, with the goal of sparking honest discussions and making a positive difference in their lives. Chris Herren’s “The First Day” empowers audiences and guides students to rethink how we look at the disease of addiction, from the last day to the first.