Rebound: The Chris Herren Story Aug. 25

Chris Herren, a basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, dreamed of one day playing for his hometown team, the Boston Celtics. An All-American, Chris broke scoring records, was recruited by top colleges, featured in Sports Illustrated and became the focus of an acclaimed book, Fall River Dreams.

Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA when he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999 and was traded to the Boston Celtics after his rookie season, but lost it all to due to substance abuse.

Alcohol and drug-free since August 1, 2008, he has refocused his life to put his sobriety and family above all else. He shares his harrowing story of abuse and recovery in his memoir, Basketball junkie, as well as in numerous interviews throughout the Emmy nominated ESPN Films documentary Unguarded, of which he is the subject.

Please join us for an inspiring presentation featuring former NBA professional basketball player, Chris Herren. A tale of descent into addiction, a miraculous recovery and his new life mission: to share his story with audiences in the hopes of reaching at least one person and making a difference in their life.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., 
CRLS War Memorial Recreation Center, Al Coccoluto Main Gymnasium,
1640 Cambridge St. Door Entrance # 14

Co-sponsored by City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Program’s Recreation Division and CRLS Athletic Department. Open to city and school staff, youth league coaches, parents and players (Age 12 and above). 

For more information, contact Paul Ryder at 617-349-6229 or pryder@cambridgema.gov.

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