My name is Lizzie Allan.

I am a person in long term recovery. I have been abstinent from drugs and alcohol for thirteen years.

But I am also a comedian, a therapist, and the creator and co-founder of the award winning company Hilarapy – Healing with Humour. We are initiating a new project to help those affected by the opioid crisis.

The opioid crisis ranks as one of the most devastating public health catastrophes of our time. We lose six people per day in BC to opioid related deaths – in October 2022 alone we lost 179. People are losing their sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and parents. The crisis is impacting us right here in our own community. It's dark out there. Shame and stigma haunt those affected by addiction and mental health issues and prevent people from accessing help. 

What is the Hilarapy Recovery Project?

In February, I will train twelve people from the abstinence based recovery community how to share their recovery stories with pride from the stage.

We will tour BC and break down harmful stigma associated with addiction and Mental health issues with humour, compassion, and authenticity.

We will perform at treatment centres, recovery houses, prisons, etc. and stages for the general public all over the lower mainland.

We are looking for sponsorship to launch the

Hilarapy Recovery Project!

BY SPONSORING THE HILARAPY RECOVERY PROJECT:

• You support Hilarapy to work with the recovery community using ground-breaking comedy therapy, and help many people to overcome shame and stigma.

• You make it possible for us to produce Hilarapy Shows that inspire and educate at-risk persons, their families, and the members of the public all over the lower mainland, including at treatment facilities, prisons, recovery houses, theatres and more.

• Your company will be recognized at every show and across all channels.

• Your company will be associated with bringing light and healing to the darkness of the opioid crisis.

• You will change lives by creating connection and breaking down the harmful stigma associated with addiction and mental health issues.

Hilarapy also does courses for the public!

Check out our 2023 Hilarapy Courses. We are also happy to share a discount code where you can save 10% for anyone that registers for an upcoming Hilarapy course before December 31, 2022.

To claim this offer, use Promo Code HILARAPY10% upon check out.

Elaine Cheung

604-614-3142

elaine@hilarapy.com

www.hilarapy.com

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