April Rovero

April Rovero

April Rovero Adversity: Lost a child to prescription drug use Advocacy: Founded a nonprofit to raise awareness of recreational prescription drug use “Every parent who has lost a child worries that, as time goes on, they will be forgotten and they want their...
Stacy Bare

Stacy Bare

Stacy Bare Adversity: Struggled with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts after serving in the U.S. Army Advocacy: Directs Sierra Club Outdoors’ program and works to destigmatize mental illness “Reaching out and helping others really has been the best way...
Sarah Allen Benton

Sarah Allen Benton

Sarah Allen Benton Adversity: Sober from alcohol since 2004 Advocacy: Works with others struggling with addiction “Advocacy reinforces that I need to continue to work on bettering myself and committing to my own recovery. If I’m not sober, I can’t be...