Date Set For 5th Annual Jump for Archie

WAUKESHA, WI — In May 2014, 19-year-old Archie Badura died of an accidental overdose. On the day of his burial, family members jumped into water fully clothed in his memory, letting Archie know his death would not be in vain and that they would help raise awareness of the opioid crisis in his name.

His family later started the “Jump for Archie” action and change campaign to highlight opioid dangers and the toll addiction takes on families.

Live music, food and a fun community atmosphere will accompany a candlelight vigil; free Naloxone (Narcan) and QPR trainings, five public group jumps into Lac La Belle; and resource tables focusing on addiction, mental health and suicide prevention.

Members of the public who would like to take part in the jumps should bring a towel and change of clothes. They can register online for Naloxone and QPR training at jumpforarchie2019.eventbrite.com.

Naloxone training participants will receive a free dose of the drug. Jump participants will receive a free t-shirt and wristbands while supplies last.

How to go:

Event: 5th Annual Jump for Archie, Concert and Training in the Park

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 5 p.m. to dusk

Location: City Beach – 324 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc

Timeline:

5 p.m.: Live music begins

6 p.m.: Trainings Begin for Overdose Prevention Naloxone and Question Persuade & Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention.

7:15 p.m.: Recovery Jump for those in recovery and their families.

7:25 p.m.: Jump by Elected Officials and State leadership working to end the epidemic.

7:35 p.m.: First Responders Jump.

7:45 p.m.: Mental Health Awareness Jump for those lost to suicide and survivors.

7:55 p.m.: Jump for Archie for those who lost loved ones due to the opioid epidemic.

8:15 p.m.: Candlelight Vigil