Safe Injection Comedy Fundraiser: Toronto Edition
In Toronto, in 2018, Toronto Paramedic Services received 3,267 calls for suspected opioid overdose, and in 2017 there were 308 opioid overdose deaths. (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-inspections-monitoring/toronto-overdose-information-system/?fbclid=IwAR2IgR73qpL3rM--l9juQdYD1c_O6WmPtctaKfc566a9CJ5WQk-b-1TQHUo):
A state of emergency was declared by the government, things are still moving fairy slow.
The Toronto Overdose Prevention Society is on the ground providing emergency services in a state of emergency, much of their work is done by volunteers, and they rely on donations. This is a direct action that matters. Respect and credit go to Zoe Dodd and Sarah Ovens and their crew of volunteers for their commitment to harm reduction and care.
Can laughing help in adverse times? We think so.
Tickets to this night of comedy and community are $15 at the door (if this doesn't sell out) and all of the money raised will go directly to their responsive, life-saving work. Doors at 8pm, Show starts at 9pm. General seating, so come early. (no online or pre sales)
Big love and thanks to Mandy Goodhandy and 120 Diner for generously donating the space for free, so let's fill it!
This night of funny is conceived and hosted by comedian Mark B. Hughes who has made waves in Vancouver joking about his own story with addiction, the DTES and the prison system via his stand-up and his one man show Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy, which was a hit at this year's Vancouver Fringe. Mark is the perfect pilot to navigate through a night of laughs in the face of challenges.
Performer Details and lineup TBA!
Read more The Toronto Overdose Prevention Society here:
if you can't make the show, but would still like to donate, check out the Toronto Overdose Prevention Society's Go Fund Me: https://ca.gofundme.com/torontooverdosepreventionsociety
Date: Thursday March 28, 2019
Times: doors at 8pm, show start at 9pm
Location: 120 Diner, 120 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario
Price: $15 at the door