Chris Farley, one of the most popular comic actors in the world, died of the effects of substance abuse at the age of 33. Chris's battle with drugs, his memory and his humor are at the heart of The Chris Farley Foundation. We want to reach Chris's audience - teens, high school students and young adults. We want to talk about the dangers of drugs with honesty and credibility. And we want to do it - as Chris would have - with humor. The Chris Farley Foundation is dedicated to: Educating the next generation about the risks and dangers of drug and alcohol abuse Communicating relevant information to teenagers Achieving maximum effectiveness by employing comedy to reach our audience The Chris Farley Foundation wants to challenge and empower kids to respond differently when confronted by pressure from their peers to use drugs and alcohol. We want them to THINK. LAUGH. LIVE.
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About the Foundation
The Chris Farley Foundation was created by the immediate family of the late comic actor, Chris Farley.
It began as a channel for our own grief and bewilderment at the loss of a son and brother.
As family members - aware that our own tragic loss was shared by thousands of Chris' fans around the country - we began paying visits to kids in schools. One classroom at a time, we sat down with groups of kids and simply told Chris' story: "Our brother was a funny, smart, popular guy who had everything in the world going for him. Everybody loved him. He was a riot and he was a really great guy. But he began to make bad choices, and he started using drugs and abuse alcohol. And once Chris started, he found he didn't know how to stop. Eventually, he sought all kinds of help, went in and out of every program with an ounce of promise. Ultimately, the drugs killed him. And the laughter stopped.
With the telling of that story, The Chris Farley Foundation came into being.
Contact
Headquarters:
The Chris Farley Foundation is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Madison is where Chris grew up, and where many of his characters began to take shape -- much to the frustration of many of his teachers!
From this base in Wisconsin, The Chris Farley Foundation's goal is to create communications that reach key audiences within local communities in every state.
Address:
The Chris Farley Foundation
1213 N. Sherman Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Email: [email protected]
