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Shatterproof
Established2012; 12 years ago (2012)
FounderGary Mendell
Founded atNorwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
TypeNonprofit organization
45-4619712
Legal statusCharity
FocusSubstance abuse education and prevention
HeadquartersNew York City, New York, U.S.
CEO/President
Gary Mendell
Main organ
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
Scientific Board
Opioid Overdose Advisory Board
Websiteshatterproof.org
Formerly called
Brian's Wish

Shatterproof is an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating the general public regarding substance abuse and removing the stigma attached to drug and alcohol dependence in order to create an environment that is more open to constructive communication.

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Shatterproof was established in 2012 by founder and former CEO of HEI Hotel & Resorts, Gary Mendell. The hotel entrepreneur created the foundation after his son, Brian, died of a drug overdose in October 2011 after almost a decade of battling addiction.[1]

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2016/08/01/can-this-man-help-solve-the-presciption-opioid-epidemic/#4467afdc5fa5

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2017/05/21/here-are-the-next-steps-to-tackling-the-opioid-epidemic/#14118a8a6483

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2017/11/09/16-insurance-companies-make-commitment-to-address-opioid-crisis/#373490f579de

https://patch.com/connecticut/westport/joyride-cycling-host-fundraising-rides-shatterproof

https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/85806/shatterproof-scores-spot-in-national-brackets-for-good-tournament/

https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2017/12/27/report-keegan-theatres-irish-carol-performance-december-29-benefit-nonprofit-shatterproof/

https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2017/04/21/shatterproof-fundraiser-helps-battle-addiction/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-advocates-on-the-front-lines-of-the-opioid-crisis-want-to-see-from-trumps-public-health-emergency

https://www.darientimes.com/84448/for-michael-fundraising-event-already-off-and-running/

http://www.courant.com/hometown-heroes/hc-hometown-hero-gary-mendell-20150522-story.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-epidemic-drug-addiction-treatment-new-approach-tom-mclellan-gary-mendell/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160804005272/en/Shatterproof-Receives-100000-Grant-Cigna-Foundation

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-trumps-opioid-commission-launches-new-look-health-crisis

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/first-meeting-trumps-opioid-commission-health-advocates-plead-medicaid-spending

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/The-Dish-Alliance-Francaise-sets-attendance-11058848.php

https://www.statnews.com/2017/06/27/opioid-epidemic-game-changers/

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14749074.htm

http://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/rappel-down-a-building-for-a-good-cause/article_7a42d084-1604-11e6-84a1-afe19f78a901.html

http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article83539202.html

https://www.ocregister.com/2017/06/12/volunteers-to-rappel-off-newport-building-to-bring-attention-to-addiction/

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