Remember Nolan
Your Action Can Make A Difference.
Empowering Students to Make Lasting Change.
The Silent Epidemic of Hazing.
1.5M students are hazed annually IN THE UNITED STATES
91% of high school students belong to at least one group
92% OF high school students do not report hazing
79% of NCAA athletes stated that hazing began in high school
59% of high school students know about hazing incidents
30% reported engaging in potentially illegal activities
43% students report being subjected to humiliating activities
47% of HIGH SCHOOL students EXPERIENCE HAZING BEFORE COLLEGE
Sources: Dr. Lipkins - 2023, www.insidehazing.com • Hazing Prevention Network
Every kind of high school group was involved in hazing, and males and females are equally impacted, often resulting in emotional and physical harm - and even death.
Source: Dr, Lipkins - 2023, www.insidehazing.com
Together, We Can Make a Change.
Breathe, Nolan, Breathe, is a raw, real, and emotionally charged Emmy® award winning documentary.
Follow the events that unfolded on the night of November 12, 2014, when West Virginia University freshman Nolan Burch overdosed on alcohol. The film details the lack of urgency and care shown for Nolan by the other fraternity members, and what happened next for Nolan, his family and West Virginia University.
The Nolan Burch Story
Breathe, Nolan, Breathe
Warning: The following film contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.
About Us
Remember NOLAN.
Remember Nolan Project was founded by parents Kim and T.J. Burch, in response to Nolan’s tragic death, with just one goal – assisting young adults in recognizing and preventing the dangers associated with hazing.
By teaching one student how to resist peer pressure and courageously step up as a leader we make a difference.
By helping parents and teachers recognize potentially dangerous changes and start positive conversations, we make a difference in communities.
By helping student organizations change their culture from harmful peer pressure to healthy ways of group belonging and connection, we make a difference in future generations.
During a 45-60 minute session held in a high or middle school assembly, classroom, or college campus, TJ and Kim Burch present the Breath Nolan Breathe documentary, and engage in a compelling Q & A where they share actionable solutions and language students can use to help prevent future tragedies.
In addition, online and hybrid sessions will soon be available, offering flexible options to increase the number of students who can access this experience.
Student Support Program
Students Taking Action.
If you are at a party or group activity, do you know how to recognize when someone is in trouble from too much alcohol, and would you know what to do?
When adults are not present, do you know how to handle situations requiring quick decision-making and problem-solving?
In a group situation, do you know how to overcome peer pressure?
Throughout high school and college, dangerous behavior can take the form of bullying, peer pressure, and hazing, and it is common for alcohol to be involved.
In our Student Support Program, our speakers don’t scold or lecture kids not to have fun. Instead, they share signs to watch for when someone is in trouble and what actions to take. We help build communication and problem-solving skills by giving them the language and tools to handle real-life issues. Most importantly, students learn tangible skills for making the right decisions, become attuned to others in trouble, and have the courage to handle even extreme situations.
Parent and Caregiver Support
Powerful Support Tools for Parents and Caregivers.
Do you want to learn how you can keep your child safe and healthy as they become more independent?
Do you know how to talk to your child about the dangers they may face from peer pressure?
Do you want to learn what to do if you see signs that your child is changing?
Parents and caregivers play a vital role in ensuring their children's safety and helping them make the right decisions when they are not there.
Our Parent and Caregiver Support program provides parents tools for recognizing changes in their children that could be danger signs of bullying, hazing, or succumbing to harmful peer pressure. We encourage adults to watch our documentary and provide them with tools to have conversations at home.
Institutions and Educator Support
Institutions Become a Catalyst for Change.
Are you seeking ways to help students become responsible and make good decisions both in school and out in the world?
Are you looking for resources to help students become aware of the dangers of alcohol and how to stay safe?
Are you concerned about the mental well-being of students and the impact of peer pressure, bullying, or hazing?
Teachers, coaches, and mentors play a pivotal role in creating positive, safe learning environments where students can avoid the dangers of hazing, bullying, and harmful behaviors.
With our Educator Support Program, institutions can foster a positive culture shift—from secrecy to camaraderie—by involving teachers, coaches, youth program leaders, and adult volunteers in a cost-effective, hour-long experience, participants are equipped with strategies they can teach students for preventing physical, emotional, and psychological harm stemming from hazing and bullying, and the ability to intervene responsibly when witnessing dangerous situations.
Supporting Remember Nolan Project
Support a Powerful and Lasting Solution.
Are you looking for ways to give back and help save the lives of our youth?
Do you want to grow the role of organizations to help more students, parents, and educators?
Do you want to support solutions to help solve a widespread problem facing students?
It’s only when we address the root cause of the problem, that we can begin to change a group culture from harm and secrecy to one of belonging and connection.
Remember Nolan Project offers tangible solutions to a widespread problem facing students from middle school to college – how to save lives by helping students act responsibly when they see another person in danger. Our program increases community awareness of pervasive issues negatively impacting the physical and mental health of middle and high school students. With your support we can continue our mission of changing student cultures from those characterized by negative peer pressure, such as hazing, to new, healthy ways of group belonging and connection.
The experience of watching the “Breathe, Nolan, Breathe” film and then hearing about Nolan’s life from Kim & TJ Burch was one that resonated deeply with our seniors. I have no doubt that the Burch’s presentation and the story of Nolan’s life will influence the decisions these students make in the years ahead, calling on them to be more responsible and aware of the profound impact of their actions.
Jim Spillman, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Buffalo, NY
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