Because it's not about you.
Because anyone can stuff bills in coffee can.
Because someone you know struggles with alcohol - whether you know it or not.
Because you want to give a gift that's really worth something.
Because you want to be the difference in someone's life.
One of the hardest things about struggling with alcohol is that it's everywhere you look - 7-11s, grocery stores, liquor stores; it's everywhere you go - bars, restaurants, sporting events, parties... everybody's trying to hand you a drink and everybody has a drink in their hand.
EVERYBODY'S DOING IT.
Your friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, and even your significant other - they all drink. You tell yourself you'll only have one... you have two or three... and before you know it, last night is a blur. Nursing your pounding skull and your sloshing stomach, you close your bloodshot eyes and promise yourself you won't do it again.
Most people are fighting this continuous, uphill battle alone. But you can make all the difference.
Be a hero. Be a wingman. Be a jedi.
Go sober for a year.
Because if it seems difficult for you, it seems impossible for them.
I promise to quit drinking for a year, because I want to make a difference. I want to be an example and encourage others instead of hindering them. I want to make it easier for those around me to stop drinking - and the best way to do that is to stop doing it myself. This is a gift FROM MY HEART, for someone else...
Because it's not about me - it's about them.
Why don't they just stop drinking??
....can you?
Pledge here, to do everything in your power to make a difference. Pledge to participate in making life better for others. This is your time to do something great; something worthwhile. Do something that will actually HELP.
contact us at: giftofsobriety_hotmail.com and ask what you can do for the movement
Do I have to donate money?
NO. In fact, we'd rather you didn't. We'd rather you give YOURSELF. Being the difference in someone's life is more valuable than a suitcase full of a million unmarked bills.
There's an option for companies who want to help us obtain promotional items to help spread the word - but we want immediate action, not a check. We want billboards, posters, banners, wristbands... we DON'T want the money. Cash is useless. ACTION is EVERYTHING.
Who's supposed to participate in this?
Anyone. EVERYONE. If you don't drink, we need you. If you only drink occasionally, we need you. If you drink every weekend, we need you. Wear a wristband. Talk about it. Spread the word. We need to present a massive, united front to help those who are getting bloodied in this war.
What do I do if someone asks if I want a drink?
This is the easy part. You say, "Sorry, man, I'm GOS." Flash your wristband if you have one. Then they're gonna ask you, "What the f*** is GOS?" And then you get to tell them everything. Tell them why you made your pledge and why it's important to you. Then look them in the eye and tell them you don't punk out on your promises. Then, order a Red Bull. If you can, see if you can get your friends involved, too - the whole point is to build a huge support system - not just for friends and family who have admitted to alcoholism, but for those people who struggle with it and never say a word.
What if I slip up and have a drink?
The easy answer: forgive yourself and move on. It might remind you just how hard it is for an addict to abstain. If you don't have an addiction, you should be able to push through temptation with some willpower. It's not going to be easy for you. Just remember, it's up to YOU to show them how. It's up to YOU to keep a beer out of your hand. It's up to YOU to be the difference. See if you can do it right.
What about other substances? Can I smoke pot?
Look - we really don't care what else you do with your life. This is about alcohol; not pot, not porn, not gambling - our official statement is, "We do not agree with substance abuse." If you make a pledge, and you quit drinking, you've kept your promise - and that's all we care about... and we thank you.
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