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Uncle says prevention program could save othersContinued from page 4in area schools because she knows it will bepened, said Gallagher.The drugs were how he killed the pain abouteffective in stopping other young people fromNo matter what the hell is going on in yourrefusing to let him stay in her househow he felt about himself.succumbing to a similar fate.life you do have a choice about how to interpretwhen he was using.When speaking to children Gallagher talksthe meaning of it. You get to make up thatSadly, all these efforts ended in fail-Scott Gallagher, Matthew Klouceks uncleabout the abuse he suffered as a child and howmeaning.ure with Kloucek relapsing.he turned to drugs because he believed he wasFor more information or to donate toFrom our viewpoint the drugsabused because he was a bad person whoGallaghers program visit www.addictionfreey-were not the problem, said Gallagher.have to for work. I called 911 because even though I knewdeserved it.outh.com or call 416-657-7771.The beliefs he had that he was worth-what to do, in that moment you are just shaking, this isHe realizes now he was not responsible forIn Klouceks memory, Gallagher said he willless and how much he hated himselfyour kid and you are so emotionally involved. I listened forthe abuse and he wants all children to under-provide free coaching to those who can provecaused it to end this way.his vitals, I couldnt hear any. I tried to start CPR. Whenstand this about their own lives. they knew Kloucek and are struggling withThe drugs were how he killed thethe EMS showed up they did absolutely everything theyThis is what I teach the kids. It doesnt mat-addiction.pain about how he felt about himself,could do for Matt. There wasnt anything more they couldter if you grow up in abuse, it doesnt matterAny money that could be paid for this serv-said Clark.have done.what your circumstances are, you are the oneice would go towards the Power of Choice pro-Things changed with the birth ofDespite relapsing this final time, Clark said shes notwho interprets the meaning of whats hap-grams school initiatives.his son, Lucas, and Kloucek rededi-mad at her son. She believes he did everything possible tocated himself to sobriety. get sober, but in the end he could not overcome theBecause of his addiction, Kloucekdepression and self-image issues that made him start tak-could not take custody of his son.ing drugs in the first place.YOUR FIRST 4 Clark said he would pin Lucas pic-APPLEBYClark wants to see Gallaghers program implementedtures to his bedroom wall as a way ofSelf STORAGEWEEKS FREE!motivating himself to stay sober, so hecould one day be there for his son.Call for details.NewDuring this period, Gallagher saidKloucek tried to help other peopleLocker +HugeSaleonElectricFireplaces,with addictions get into recovery andReserved ParkingFireside Tools, and Screenseven held a benefit concert for AirPackagesAmbulance.Space availablefor Boats, RVs,Just five days before his deathCars, Trailers, etc.Kloucek, despite having the flu, ranwith Gallagher in Run 4R Kids, anevent created to raise money and480 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD OAKVILLE 905-337-7428*awareness for Gallaghers Power of*SAFE ANDwww.applebyselfstorage.com/freeparkingSECURE, PAVEDChoice organization and two otherANDFULLYLITGO HERE TO PRINT COUPONyouth-oriented, non-profit organiza-tions.Kloucek ran 10 kilometres plusRenovate Decorate Celebrateone additional lap with Gallagher.All of this apparent progress endedfive days later on Thursday, Jan. 13,when Clark went down into her sonsstudio and found him slumped over ina chair.I just yanked him down. I saw hisMASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTSlips were purple, said Clark, tearswww.cobblestonembers.castreaming down her face.406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLEACROSS FROM RONA LANSING905-337-2066I have CPR and I have first aid. I5JQPC (KV\IGTCNFTime is Precious, Mistakes are Costly and Decorating is complicated.Inquire about your Personal Design ConsultationAt Fitz by Design we are committed to creating breathtaking,functional spaces that are unique as the individuals living in them. ? ? ^ ? ? UJQPC"HKV\D[FGUKIP EC ^ YYY HKV\D[FGUKIP EC 5 Friday, January 21, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.oakvillebeaver.com