The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc.: Sunny's Story
 
 
 
 


 


This is a story for children, teenagers, parents, grandparents and teachers. It tells of joyful times and sad times and how a best friend was needlessly lost. It is narrated through the eyes of Sunny, the family beagle, and the ups and downs of his life with his young master, beginning with their meeting at an animal shelter.

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Newspaper Articles...

'Sunny's Story' Tells of Loss of Dog's Best Friend
Anti-drug advocate pens children's book
Courage To Speak aims to get parents, children reading and talking
Drug crusader unwilling to let sleeping dogs lie 
Children's book tells sad tale through beagle's eyes 

Here's what raving fans are saying about Sunny's Story...
 

"This book is an important and unique addition to the list of prevention tools so necessary for the youth of today's world. Sunny's Story opens a dialogue between parents and their children."
Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith,
Professor of Practice and Associate Dean Harvard School of Public Health

"We as educators and parents need to be as strong in voice as Sunny is in the story. This story has to be told. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of a program that will save lives."
David Hay, Elementary School Principal

"The book about Sunny will be such an asset to our language arts and health curriculum.... It will be required reading for my school."
Dr. Lynn Moore, Middle School Principal

"Ian's story, told through the eyes of his dog, Sunny, will help children understand how even 'good kids' can fall prey to the lure of drugs. The commitment of Ian's family helps young people and their parents understand the danger never stops. Having the courage to face hard issues is he only way to keep our children safe."
Salvatore J. Corda, Ph.D,
Superintendent of Schools
Norwalk Public Schools
"Through the voice of the family dog and in a tender and thoughtful way, Sunny's Story brings to light one of the most challenging issues facing children, parents and educators today."
Robert. B. Charles,
former Assistant Secretary of State,
under Colin Powell, for International
Narcotics and Law Enforcement

"Sunny's Story begins as any child's storybook. Tragically, its ending reflects real life as it is experienced by far too many families. It's unique approach in helping children consider the consequences of their actions and impacts upon their families is very powerful. Sunny's Story would be a valuable read for all youngsters and their parents!"
Calvina Fay,
Executive Director of Drug Free America Foundation, Inc.

"I've decided to give Sunny's Story as a special gift to my grandchildren and all of my friend's children."
Kileen Doyle,
Grandmother of three grandchildren

"A heartfelt story on how one's decisions effects family and relationships."
Pat Vigilo,
Middle School Health Class Teacher
This website is partially funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation. The organization has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service for tax deductible status under Section 501(c)(3). Courage to Speak is the trademark of The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc. © Copyright 2006 Ginger Katz, Courage to Speak. All rights reserved.
 


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