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Ep 1: Fighting Fentanyl: Are your kids safe?

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Quehl, founder of the “Do It For Jack” organization, which was created in memory of her son, Jack Quehl, who tragically passed away due to fentanyl poisoning. Stephanie shares her journey of turning personal loss into a mission to educate families and communities about the dangers of fentanyl. We discuss the foundation’s efforts to raise awareness, the impact of fentanyl on young people, and what steps can be taken to prevent similar tragedies. This is a powerful episode about love, advocacy, and action.

What is this podcast about? “Step Up to Save Our Children” is a podcast hosted by Denise Mayer, founder of Step Up Anderson Township, a coalition dedicated to fostering a healthy, safe, and drug-free community. The podcast provides valuable insights, evidence-based education, and resources on pressing issues like vaping, marijuana, prescription drugs, and underage alcohol consumption. With a strong focus on both substance misuse prevention and mental health, the podcast aims to equip parents, educators, and community members with tools to support the well-being of the youth. Denise, a long-time advocate for children’s safety, brings her passion and expertise to each episode, working toward a vision where the entire Anderson Township community steps up for the future of its young people.

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What is this podcast about? “Step Up to Save Our Children” is a podcast hosted by Denise Mayer, founder of Step Up Anderson Township, a coalition dedicated to fostering a healthy, safe, and drug-free community. The podcast provides valuable insights, evidence-based education, and resources on pressing issues like vaping, marijuana, prescription drugs, and underage alcohol consumption. With a strong focus on both substance misuse prevention and mental health, the podcast aims to equip parents, educators, and community members with tools to support the well-being of the youth. Denise, a long-time advocate for children’s safety, brings her passion and expertise to each episode, working toward a vision where the entire Anderson Township community steps up for the future of its young people.

Who am I? Denise Mayer is a 53-year resident of Anderson Township.  Denise received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati.  She has worked in many volunteer endeavors and was the creator and publisher of Brainstorm Magazine, a publication written by and for high school students that was distributed at sixty-five high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area in the late 80’s and 90’s.  A huge advocate for children’s safety and welfare, Denise started Step Up Anderson Township to bring awareness and education to the community on the topics of illegal drugs, vaping, and underage drinking that are affecting our young people. She is a wife of 53 years, mother of three daughters, and grandmother of six, all living in the Anderson Township area and attending Forest Hills Schools.  She and her husband Rick are dedicated to their welfare and health as well as that of the Anderson Community.

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