PREVENTION STARTS WITH ALL

CHRIS HERREN: BIO

An extraordinary basketball player, Chris Herren was a celebrated star in his native Fall River, MA before graduating high school. He went on to play at Boston College and Fresno State, two seasons in the NBA – including one with his hometown team, the Boston Celtics – and seven seasons overseas before losing it all to the disease of addiction.

With the unwavering support of his family and friends, Chris has been sober since August 1, 2008, and he now shares his story with the goal of making a positive difference in the lives of others.

His recovery journey has been documented in the bestselling memoir, “Basketball Junkie,” the Emmy-nominated ESPN Films documentary, “Unguarded” and in countless local, national and international stories by The New York Times, The Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated, among others. Through Herren Talks, Chris has spoken to over 1 million students and community members, sparking honest discussions about substance use disorder and wellness.

In 2011, Chris grew his vision of support for others when he founded the nonprofit Herren Project. Through the organization, Chris and his team empower schools and communities to make healthy choices, while also guiding families through recovery. In 2018, Chris also founded Herren Wellness, a residential health and wellness program that helps guests lead healthy, substance-free lives.

Journey Bank’s Commitment to Community

At Journey Bank, we help build stronger communities by supporting the people, organizations, and initiatives that make our region a better place to live, work, and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to community well-being, we were proud to partner with Chris Herren to bring his powerful Prevention Starts With All presentation to schools and communities throughout our region.

Over the past year, Journey Bank sponsored presentations at 16 local high schools, reaching nearly 9,000 students, along with a free community event for parents, educators, resource partners, and community members. We’re honored to continue supporting this important conversation by bringing Chris back to our region.

Learn more about Journey Bank’s commitment to strengthening the communities we serve and the impact of our partnership with Chris Herren.

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