50|Debbie Warfield - A Night To Remember, A Time To Act (part 1)

"It’s not just a vigil; it’s a movement." This week, Jack sits down with Debbie Warfield, founder of “A Night to Remember, A Time To Act” and board member of the Snohomish County Recovery Coalition. Debbie shares the deeply personal story of losing her son, Spencer, and how that loss sparked a ten-year journey of community healing and advocacy. In this episode, we explore: The Origin Story: How a mother’s grief led to the creation of one of the county’s most impactful annual events. The Power of Storytelling: Why sharing our lived experiences is the most effective tool for breaking the silence around addiction and loss. A Growing Legacy: Reflecting on the evolution of the event over the last decade and its impact on Snohomish County families. The Homecoming: Details on the event’s meaningful return to Silver Lake this year and what attendees can expect. Event Highlights: When: Late August (Save the date for the final Thursday of the month). Where: Returning home to Silver Lake, Everett. What: A unique space combining a community resource fair with a candlelight vigil where voices are heard and memories are honored. How You Can Participate: Share Your Story: Learn how you can contribute to the "open mic" portion of the vigil to honor a loved one. Volunteer: Find out how to join the team making this year’s return to Silver Lake the biggest one yet. Links & Resources: Stay Updated: Join the conversation on the “A Night to Remember, A Time to Act” Facebook page. Community Support: Visit the Snohomish County Recovery Coalition for year-round resources and events.  Events: Join us for the upcoming Spring Into Recovery event on June 5th! Find details here.