In Memoriam: Thomas V. Cash - A Lifetime of Service to Drug Prevention
DEA and the National Family Partnership marked the passing of retired DEA Special Agent Thomas “Tom” V. Cash, who died unexpectedly on Christmas Day.
Tom dedicated his life to public service and the safety of others, including decades of leadership in federal law enforcement and drug control efforts. He served as Special Agency in Charge of the DEA Miami Field Division in the 1980s and held several other senior positions. He was widely respected for his steady leadership, clear perspective, and unwavering commitment to mission-driven work.
Tom also gave generously to drug prevention. He served on the National Family Partnership Board of Directors and previously served as Chairman of Informed Families. His guidance and support helped strengthen our work on behalf of families, youth, and communities.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Hillary Avenali Cash, his children, grandchildren, and extended family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who loved him.
We are grateful for Tom’s leadership and the legacy he leaves behind. We will continue the drug prevention work he so strongly believed in, carrying forward his commitment to protecting children and strengthening communities.
Johnny's Ambassadors 2026 Youth THC Prevention Video PSA Contest
Johnny’s Ambassadors is sponsoring a Video PSA Content demonstrating the importance of preventing cannabis/THC use (vaping, dabbing, marijuana, edibles) among high school students. The contest is an opportunity for high schools to demonstrate how students are working to prevent cannabis misuse at their school and to encourage their peers to abstain.
Johnny’s Ambassadors looking for high school students to create original videos about the harms of underage THC use (sorry, no middle school students for this particular program). Please help us get the word out by providing education on why THC is harmful for the developing brain, mental health, and your life!
The contest begins on January 27, 2026, and ends on April 13, 2026. Any entry received outside of these dates will be disqualified. The winners will be decided and posted on Monday, April 20, 2026 (Anti-420 Day) at instagram.com/johnnysambassadors/reels/.
First place winner = $500
Second place winner = $250
Third place winner = $100
Into Light Project Coming to Huntsville, Alabama
Not One More Alabama is working with the Into Light Project to bring the exhibition "Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories” to northern Alabama. This project portrays original portraits and individual stories of people who have died from the disease of drug addiction in locations around the country. Each portrait represents an individual and is shared alongside a biography written about them. “Every portrait represents a life that was loved, and every story gives us a chance to replace judgment with understanding." -Theresa Clower, Founder & CEO of Into Light. The exhibition will be at 2200 Bob Wallace Ave. SW Huntsville, AL 35805 from February 9th-20th, 2026 6-7:30 pm nightly (Sat & Sun 5-7pm).
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