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Matthew Manuel was a CLAC member when his young life was tragically cut short in October 2013. His life was rich and full of the energy and ideals that we admire in young people. Matthew also struggled with substance use, and although Matthew was able to maintain a clean and sober lifestyle for a period of time, he died on a construction site in the Fort McMurray area after relapsing. His experience underscores the importance of remaining vigilant in recovery and recommitting to sobriety on a daily basis.
CLAC recognizes the courage Matthew modelled in his sobriety and it is our hope that by highlighting his story, other substance users may recognize and understand the deadly nature of problematic substance use and seek to make lasting changes to break the cycle.
The Matthew Manuel Memorial Award (MMMA) was created to honour Matthew’s life and to honour his family’s commitment to helping others who face similar challenges.
To apply for the scholarship, please send a letter expressing your interest to adcm@clac.ca. In the letter, please let us know:
People familiar with a CLAC member’s sobriety can also nominate that member for the award by sending in a similar letter about the person you are nominating.
Applications can be submitted any time, but the deadline for applications each year is September 30. Email submissions to the Alcohol and Drug Case Management Team at adcm@clac.ca.
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