3 years ago I flew out to San Diego, by myself, after not hearing from my brother Mark Hayden, for 6 months. After I landed, I got in my Uber to go to my hotel. My driver asked me what brought me to San Diego. I told him the story of my missing brother and right as he was dropping me off he said, "Do you know what the chances are of you finding him on these streets? The homeless population has doubled since you last lived here. What makes you think you'll find him". To which I replied confidently, I've got God on my side. I searched for 3 days! Up and down Pacific Beach and downtown San Diego as well, showing everyone his picture. From sun-up to sun-down! On that third day I got back to my hotel, blisters on my feet, feeling somewhat defeated, but still hopeful. I looked at my phone and listened to a voicemail from a complete stranger named Lori. Through her resources, and seeing my #missing persons post, she found out some info on my brother, and lead me to where I found him and got to spend 3 days with him. Little did I know, this would be the last time I saw my brother alive on this Earth. Lego Lori, thank you soooo much for this. I will FOREVER BE GRATEFUL. If we all could only be a little more like Lori, and her kindness to complete strangers. For this, and many other reasons, I, along with 2 partners, have decided to dedicate the rest of my life/career to helping others, and started a sober living/peer coaching company called Enlightened Recovery Services. We have already opened two men's homes in Colorado Springs, and will be opening a womens soon, as well as many others from Pueblo, Colorado all the way to Ft. Collins, Colorado. If you, or someone you know, could use or services, please, feel free to reach out to me. I love you all!
Luke
Merry Christmas and Happy New year! I love you all so much! I wanted to take a minute and explain where I've been and what I've been up to. I've been M.I.A lately because I had to get myself right! Sometimes, as DJ's/promoters, we can get caught up in partying too much, and that's exactly what happened with me! I had to make a change! I decided to stop partying, and I moved myself into a sober living house in Colorado Springs. No, this wasn't court ordered or anything. I just decided it was TIME FOR A CHANGE., especially after the P.TS.D, from my past traumas that I was experiencing, after so many of my friends and my own brother, passed away from fentanyl in the party drugs, or just doing fentanyl itself. ...So today, December 27th, 2025. I, Luke Hayden aka"Luke Vader" am officially waging war on fentanyl!! In 2026, date tbd, I will be throwing a F@ck Fentanyl Gathering in downtown Denver. After that I plan on taking some Dj's with me to every major US city to do the same, ending in Washington DC. I, along side MANY other Denver DJ's/Producers will gather to showcase Denver's talent and announce our commitment to not play any shows unless a test strip is giving out at the door to every person walking in! The good strip cost no more than .50 to $1.00 per strip. If enough people test their stuff and give it back, IT WILL SAVE LIVES AND IT WILL HOPEFULLY PUT AN END TO THIS EPIDEMIC! I just can't sit back and do NOTHING, like we have been doing, anymore!! If your a Dj/Promoter, Venue Owner/Mgr, or involved in our Denver scene in any way, and are interested in participating in this event, please dm me! This mix right here is dedicated to my brother Mark Hayden, and to all my friends who lost their lives to this NASTY drug. Leonard Apodaca, Kanyon Walker, Mookie, Stephanie, Max Harrison, and way too many more! I miss you all soooo damn much! Give my Mom and Dad and my 3 brothers a hug for me. This ones for you guys! I LOVE YOU ALL!! Link in bio!
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