Thank you, Jason Evans and Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County for the opportunity to speak at the 4th Annual Hands Across the Carolinas 5KRun/Walk.

Thank you, Mr. Knickerbocker and Keri Unsworth for having me this week to sign my book, “Don’t Forget Me”. Surprised at the signing by Jamie Sharkey, who played baseball for me at St. Joseph’s High School.
Honored today to be a guest on Daniel Allison’s “The Average Dude” podcast. Thank you Daniel for the opportunity.
“A Parent’s Worst Nightmare x 2”
What is a parent’s worst nightmare? The loss of a child. Imagine if this happens twice. Steve is an average guy with a very impactful story.
Steve Grant, CLU is the Founder of the Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation (lnkd.in/eAFZByG) and the author of the book “Don’t Forget Me” (lnkd.in/eZY7GZF) – He joins me to tell me the story of his family, addiction – and overcoming unimaginable pain. Please listen and share this with anyone who needs to hear Steve’s message.
February 12, 2020 – 12:30 PM
In Easley, SG to speak to a great group of Rotarians at Easley Rotary Club.
Thank you Ruth Rice. Great to see you Kim Valentin.
West End Hall/Carr Conference Center
201 S. 5th St.
Easley, SC 29640
http://easleyrotary.org/
Honored to speak Wednesday night at “Celebrate Recovery Maryville”.
Thank you Carol Hooser and Pastor Matt.
View the recorded broadcast.

Judson invites you to hear the powerful story of Furman Alum and Greenville resident, Steve Grant, on Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00pm.
Steve’s book, Don’t Forget Me, is a frank discussion of how addiction can affect every aspect of a family’s life, as he opens up about the loss of his two sons.
More on Steve’s work from the Greenville Journal:
“After losing both of his sons to drug overdoses, Grant started Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation in Greenville to combat substance abuse and addiction. The foundation provides financial assistance to programs that treat teens and young adults.
Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation has provided financial support to The Family Effect, an organization that works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of family collapse, over the past several years. Grant also served as co-chair on The Family Effect’s board of directors in 2019, and is still an active board member today.”
A portion of all sales during the book launch will be donated to The Family Effect.

Honored to speak this afternoon at the Pickens County Opioid Summit. Thank you, Behavioral Services of Pickens County.
Description
Join us for this FREE conference about the opioid epidemic. With great speakers and vendors, this conference will leave you with a better understanding of the opioid epidemic and how we are working to combat this issue. Lunch is provided. NOTE: Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:00 AM with the conference starting at 9:00 AM. Information can also be provided to apply for Continuing Education hours. For more information, please contact Imani Washington at iwashington@bhspickens.com or call (864) 898-5800.
Date And Time:
Wed, August 14, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Location
The Madren Conference Center
230 Madren Center Drive
Clemson, SC 29634
In Episode 7, Steve Grant shares the story of losing both his sons, his only two children, to overdose. Chris and Kelly died five years apart, but both succumbed to substance use disorder. Steve’s ordeal is unimaginable, but somehow he has managed to create a new life for himself. He found healing through giving back and helping others. He started Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation and has financially assisted countless other non-profits in the work they do to get and keep young people healthy.
Steve has a new book out about his ordeal and the loss of two sons. The book, Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction, is coming out soon.
We can all learn from Steve’s tragic experience about grief, coping, love and hope!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/280154/1320514-father-loses-his-only-two-children-to-overdose
72,000 Americans died from drug overdose last year, a two-fold increase in a decade. I’m sure you’ve heard similar stats in the news, along with headlines including “opioid crisis” + “heroine epidemic.”
My friend Steve Grant joins us to humanize the topic. He shares his story, how this epidemic has deeply touched his life + what it means for you on your path to live inspired.
Listen now: iTunes or my website [48 mins.]
Today is your day! Live Inspired.
John O’Leary

Steve was a featured guest on a podcast with “Because I Got High: A Podcast About Recovery and Addiction. He shared about how he came to create his legacy: Chris Kelly HOPE and the loss of his two sons, Chris and Kelly, to accidental overdoses.
Listen here or use the link above.