Recovery
In October 2022, Senator Kane celebrated 39 years sober. As a state Senator, Senator Kane has advocated for individuals in recovery, hosted policy hearings on challenges facing the recovery community, and shared information about essential resources.
2023 Recovery Advocacy Day
Recovery Advocacy Day is an annual event at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, which aims to raise awareness of substance use disorders, and acknowledges the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. This is the ninth year the day has been recognized. Held on September 19th this year, the day also celebrates those in recovery. Those taking part in the day of advocacy met with legislators, shared their stories, and ultimately drove home the message that there is hope, and recovery is possible.
The day included a rally on the steps of the main rotunda with a number of speakers, including Senator John Kane, who suffered from alcohol addiction and has been in recovery for more than 35 years.
2023 Overdose Awareness Day
PA marked International Overdose Awareness Day on the steps of the state Capitol on August 31, 2023. Sen. John Kane addressed parents, individuals in recovery, state lawmakers, and those with the Pennsylvania Chapter of Team Sharing in remembering those who have died, and acknowledging the grief of family and friends left behind.
Later in the evening, Senators John Kane and Tim Kearney hosted an Overdose Awareness Day Vigil with Delaware County Council, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon. The vigil honored lives lost to overdoses.
Senator Kane and Senator Kearney have introduced a Senate Resolution designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
2022 Overdose Awareness Day
2021 Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose Awareness Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol
Overdose Candlelight Vigil
Addiction Resource Fair
On Thursday, September 30, Senator Kane hosted an Addiction Resource Fair. Local organizations provided resources for folks struggling with addiction and information about treatment options.
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PA Team Sharing on Recovery Awareness Month
Good Samaritan Law
Secretary Jennifer Smith Joins Senator Kane, Delaware County Officials to Highlight Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law
Media, PA – December 7, 2021 − Today, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jennifer Smith joined Senator Kane, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, Representative Craig Williams, and representatives from Delaware County agencies and treatment centers for a press conference highlighting the importance of Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law.
Overdoses have increased dramatically; 2020 saw a 30% rise in overdose deaths compared to 2019. Pennsylvania currently ranks as the state with the eighth most drug overdose deaths per capita. In 2020, over 5,000 Pennsylvanians lost their lived to drug overdoses. Raising awareness of Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law has life-saving implications.
“Over the past year, I have met with constituents to talk about the opioid crisis. I have spoken to parents who have lost children, parents who have an empty seat at the table for the rest of their lives. And I’ve met with parents who lost children to preventable deaths. In overdoses, a few minutes can make the difference between saving a life and losing a loved one. The Good Samaritan Law can create that life-saving window,” said Senator John Kane.
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Overdose Awareness Day
Today is International Overdose Awareness day, the world’s largest campaign to end overdose, remember those that died, and raise awareness about preventing overdoses. In Harrisburg, State Senator John Kane said that the Pandemic had accelerated the number of...