SPIRIT OF SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION EVENTS 
GALA DINNER SPIRIT OF SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION
GALA DINNER NIGHT
Come and enjoy and let’s dance 💃 to classic rock 🪩 and pop live music 🎶 with Ben & Ross
and participate in our 50/50 raffle 🫶.
Moss Creek 🌴Bostwick Pavilion 🌴
104 Cedar Lane HH Island SC 29926
November 16th 🗓2024
6 to 10 PM
Cover $100 per person
Dress code: Formal👗👔
Please come and support us so we can continue to help and provide our community with drug and alcohol awareness, prevention & rehabilitation.
All proceeds go to the Spirit of Sebastian Foundation
INTERVIEW WITH DON E. STONE ABOUT “TRUE ABOUT OPIOIDS”
THE TRUE ABOUT OPIODS
OCTOBER 23rd,2024
On October 23rd, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, an interview was held with Don E. Stone, counselor, about the facts and impact of opioids in our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us through our official social media channels and to those who continue to spread our mission with the Spirit of Sebastian Foundation. A very special thanks also to Alberto Ortega from Va que Va, Rossany and Gustavo from Oceano TV, and Keith from Bring_xcellence_film_company for helping with the event coverage and video editing, so no one misses out on important information and can help those in need.
THIRD GRANT OF 100 WOMEN WHO CARE OF BLUFFTON
OCTOBER 18th, 2024
Thank you to the organization 100 Women Who Care Of Bluffton, for their great support to our foundation and most important to our community, you generosity will help members of our community to an opportunity of a new way of living clean and sober.
Thanks to Jill Dawson and Joe Sullivan for representing our foundation always, also grateful for Melanie Nelson, who nominated us for this grant.
TWO GARAGE SALE FOUNDRAISER
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14th AND 21st OF 2024
Despite the terrible weather on the two weekends, we held the Garage Sale, we received 1,000.00 dollars in donations and $4,000.00 in sales. Many thanks to all who donated items, to those who bought from us, and to the incredible group of volunteer friends who always support us in our cause ( we missed too many on the pic) God bless you always.
“ It doesn’t matter the size of the team, what matters is teamwork”
SECOND GRANT TO SPIRIT OF SEBASTIAN FROM
COLLETON RIVER CHARITABLE FUND
MAY 26th, 2024
Today we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to two incredible local organizations whose support has significantly impacted The Spirit of Sebastian Foundation. Thank you, Colleton River Charitable Fund, for believing in our mission and helping us continue funding rehabilitation treatments for those in need. Your belief in second chances has changed lives, and we couldn’t do this without you!
TALK YOUTH GROUP OF ST GREGORY CHURCH
MAY 23rd,2024
Thank you to the Hispanic Ministry of St Gregory the Great for allowing us to speak to the young people of the Evangelization Retreat about the danger of drug use today and allowing us to share valuable testimonies like that of Krysta Flanders and Emmanuel. Thanks to Catrina Anchando of Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department and Joe Sullivan for joining us today. One of our greatest satisfactions is being able to raise awareness among children and young people with the reality and testimonies about the monster of drugs. We ask God to continue opening doors for us….
CELEBRATION 2ND AND 3RD RECIPIENT OF SOS
Spirit of Sebastian is happy to share with the Community the celebration of Nelson V. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼First Anniversary in recovery clean and sober in August of 2024 and Steve in September of 2024.
They were the second and third person that the Foundation had the opportunity to support him with his rehabilitation treatment. It has been a very challenging year for them. Congratulations Steve and Nelson, keep fighting for your sobriety and your dreams, always believing in yourself and your desire to change.
JUNE 11th, 2024
TALK WITH SOCCER SUMMER CAMP
Jimmy Rosales invited us to share with the youth summer soccer camp the dangers of using drugs, the fentanyl epidemic, and how not having supervision and control when you are prescribed pain medication and how easily it can become a terrible addiction. . . Jesus Rios shared with them his testimony about addiction and rehabilitation, and even though he was a great soccer player with a bright future, drugs ended up destroying all of his dreams. Thanks to all the parents and young people who attended to Jimmy for the invitation and to Jesus for supporting us with his testimony.
INTERVIEW FIRST RECIPIENT OF SOS
MAY 2024
Jose Zavaleta was the 🏆first recipient of the Spirit of Sebastian Foundation. Congratulations 🎉 Jose on your first anniversary of Sobriety. Our mission and your support are achieving great things: Changing lives and recovering smiles. Watch his inspiring interview.
TALK TO THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH
May 16th, 2024
Thanks to the Apostolic Church Fuente de Salvación for opening the doors of their community to us last Thursday, thanks to Krista and Amelia for their powerful testimony, and the participation of Catrina Anchondo of Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Department. A night full of great spiritual power, a message of great humility when accepting in the community those who fought and those who continue to fight against their addictions, without fear of stigmas and prejudices. Only they are in front of God asking for mercy and strength. The Foundation is ready to support any group in our community that wishes to create prevention against drug abuse.
FIRST GRANT TO THE SPIRIT OF SEBASTIAN FOR
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY
MARCH 2024
Thank you to “WIP” Women in Philanthropy for awarding us our first grant to the Spirit of Sebastian Foundation.
💙 Thank you for believing in us!!
💙Thank you for breaking stigmas!!
💙Thank you for helping us recover smiles!!
💙Thank you for understanding that people make mistakes and deserve new opportunities!!
It’s amazing how the power of God and compassion can come together.
Today, after this great lunch and grant ceremony, we received a call from a young man asking us if we could help his uncle, who needed rehabilitation, tomorrow he is on his way to a Rehabilitation Center 🙏
TALK NOC BLUFFTON
APRIL 25TH,2024
Thanks to NOC of Bluffton, Gaby, and their team for all their effort and for allowing us to share our experience, strength, and hope.
We thank the parents and kids for taking the time to be present today as well as Catrina with the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Department for speaking and providing all the information.
If you are interested in putting a panel together, the weather is at a location, school, church, or any youth group. Please make sure to contact us so we can help you make it happen.
It’s our pleasure to serve our community and to help our kids live in a healthy environment free of drugs.
FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY – MAY 7TH 2024
In 2023, 112,000 voices were silenced by fentanyl. Make yours heard!
Spirit of Sebastian Zimbron, Charleston Recovery Center, and Southern Sky Recovery join forces on May 7th to observe Fentanyl Awareness Day. This event aims to offer a space for individuals to come together in remembrance of loved ones lost, to extend support to the community in Beaufort County affected by the epidemic, and to foster understanding about fentanyl.
This gathering is open to all and will take place at The Oyster Factory Park from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Admission is free.
MEMORIAL DINNER FUNDRAISER
March 21st of 2023
This year marks the first anniversary of our son’s departure to our Heavenly Father. That week, we want to remember him by paying tribute to one of the qualities that mostly distinguished him, which was his passion for helping others… the Spirit of Sebastian Foundation is the reflection of his essence. We are inviting you to celebrate and, at the same time, ask you to continue to support our mission to raise awareness and prevention so that we can have less rehabilitation. We will continue to help members in our community struggling with addiction but are willing to give themselves a second chance at life. Thank you to all the members of our community for your support and generous donations: Bluffton Veterinary Hospital, Hilton Head Glass, East Coast Mechanical, Doran Family, Bookkeeping by Day, CRS.
FIRST FUNDRAISER DINNER
On behalf of the Spirit Of Sebastian Foundation, we would like to thank all of our friends, family, and our community for all your support in helping us raise awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation.
Special thanks to:
The Sullivan family, Joe, Elissa, and Chris, for allowing us to hold the event in their restaurant The Mulberry Street Trattoria where the food was amazing.
Also Saxy Man Steve and Sheryl Christine for the great entertainment.
Also last but not least the staff and help Maria Pia Lopez, Isiah, and Sarah Ramirez as well as Jose Enrique Jose Zavaleta.
God Bless 🙏 all and Merry Christmas 🎄
NOC HILTON HEAD ISLAND 
We visited the NOC Center on the Hilton Head Island, they allowed us to talk to the children and adolescents about the reality about drugs and the importance of saying NO, especially with the danger of Fentanyl. Thanks to Flor for her support and for wanting to raise awareness in her group and let them know the drug’s danger, especially to our youth.
SPIRIT OF SEBASTIAN WALK DRIVE
OCTOBER 29TH,2023
The event was a great success,
We would like to thank all of our friends, family, and community for your support and donations.
Special thanks to our sponsors for the event.
CONQUEST INSURANCE: The sponsor is an official of the event.
BRIAN DORAN, FIESTA FRESH, MI TIERRA,PAN OLE AND VA QUE VA
Also, a very special thanks to our volunteers from:
HOPE HOUSE, CHARLESTON RECOVERY CENTER AND OAKS RECOVERY
BCADAD (Beaufort Co. Alcohol and Drug Department)
And many of our friends from our community.
WALKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
October 29, 2023
ARE YOU NOT AFFECTED BY THESE ADDICTIONS?
WALK FOR THE FAMILIES THAT SUFFER DAY BY DAY WHEN
THEY SEE THEIR LOVES ONES LOVED ONES DIEING FROM AN
ADDICTION.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE OR HAVE YOU HEARD OF
SOMEONE DIEING FROM AN OVERDOSE?
WALK WITH US IN MEMORY FOR THOSE WHO LOST
THE BATTLE AGAINST THEIR ADDICTION.
ARE YOU PART OF A COMMUNITY?
PRAY AND HELP FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL
STRUGGLING AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR RECOVERY.
THE LIVES FOR THE ONE WHO LEFT US, THE ONES STILL
FIGHTING AND FAMILIES THAT SUFFER BECAUSE OF IT!
THIS IS WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS.
SO PLEASE JOIN US!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th FROM 8:00 AM To 12:00 NOON
AT RED CEDAR ELEMENTANY SCHOOL PARKING LOT
NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE, BUT YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP TO BRING PREVENTION-AWARENESS AND REHABILITATION TO THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Billboard Instalation
Billboard is on I-95 Exit 21 Heading South Right-Hand Side.
Big thank you to Sherri Lonz and Tricia Papka Michael for support us with the Billboard’s design
Also know that our Foundation is a 501C3 Non Profit, so your donations could be used as a deductible
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Thank you Latinos Unidos Organization for all your support.
Please join us and help us fight the fight!
St Gregory the Great Church Talk
We want to thank SGG Catholic Church, Nora Gallegos and Kevin for allowing us told the presentation at the their Life Center, also Catrina from BCADAD (Beaufort County Drug And Alcohol Department) for all the information they brought to the table as well as Brie for sharing her experience,strength and hope with our community and the ladies from Hope House for their support.
The goal of the Spirit Of Sebastian foundation is to start savings lives one at a time all the time.
SEBASTIAN FOREVER 21
SOCCER SUMMER CAMP
Today we had the opportunity to speak to a group of young kids and their parents at a soccer summer camp that coach Jimmy Rosales invited us to attend, we spoke about the danger with drugs and how pier pressure can be and how easy it is today to get a hold of drugs and how they lacing everything with Fentanyl and the devastation and pain that is left to love ones when someone overdose and dies from it. If anyone is interested in us shareing our experience and more information on our foundation please feel free to reach out.
SPIRIT OF SEBASTIAN
Thank you Erick Esquivel and Camilo Florido for all your support.
Please join us and help us fight the fight!
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We will have a tent and stand at this festival Latino 28 de Mayo, we will have awareness information on drug epidemic we are facing in our community and also will have merchandise to raise funds for our cause to helping our community getting started recuperating life’s back to sobriety.
Thank you Alberto Ortega and Blanca Martinez for all your support.
Please join us and help us fight the fight!
CAR SHOW – MAY20,2023
Javier & Ana Zimbron
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