Our Inspiration
Chase Rogers was an 18 year old student who attended both St. Francis High School and Mountain View High School. On December 6, 2006, Chase was found lying face down on the ground in a schoolyard. He suffered a heart attack caused by an accidental overdose of cocaine.
The following links share the story of how we wanted to turn a tragedy into hope for others in our community:
CHASE History A Local Mother's Call to Action: Leslie Lodestro A Letter from Chase's father: Bruce Rogers A Message from Chase's sister: Ashley RogersThe Coalition
The specific purpose of this coalition is to organize and conduct activities and events that help local teens and adolescents who may be susceptible to drug or alcohol abuse or who need assistance and support to become, or remain, sober and drug free, and that engage the general community in the effort to understand and address drug and alcohol use issues.
CHASE Founder
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Coalition Ambassadors
Los Altos City Council Member
Former Mayor, Los Altos
Superintendent, Los Altos Mt. View Unified High School District
Los Altos City Council Member
President, Pinewood School
Coalition Advisors
Health Education Manager, Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)
Mt. View Recreation Department
Community Foundation Board
Psychologist specializing in teen addiction
Los Altos Police Captain
YMCA
Director, CHAC
A Center for Hope, Sunnyvale
Psychologist specializing in teen addiction
Host Mom, The Knit Together Project
Community Foundation Founder
E3 Youth Philanthropy Director
Los Altos High School Parent
Los Altos Recreation Department
Los Altos Police Chief