Mark your calendars for our second annual International Overdose Awareness Family day in collaboration with Valerie's House.

This year we will be offering custom made 5x7 pictures.

HOW TO ORDER

Click "donate"
Select a donation amount.
Upload a picture
In the message section:

Type the first and last name of your loved one
Type the dates you would like included on your picture.
Type "in person" OR "by mail".

If you will be attending our local International Overdose Awareness event on August 31st, your picture will be hung on our memorial wall and can be taken when you leave. If you are not attending or are ordering from out of town, you can email your mailing address to stephanie@hopeabovefear.org.

COST

In person = $8
By mail = $10

International Overdose Awareness Event Details

FREE FOOD
Enjoy mouth-watering BBQ from Sonny's and delicious bites from End of Line.

KIDS SECTION
Fun arts & crafts and face painting for the little ones!

LOCAL ARTIST
Teen mural and spray paint clinic by Street Artist Daniel Andreu.
Check out his amazing work on IG @artbyandrue.

LOCAL MUSICIAN
Groove to the tunes of Nikki Forgione.

MEMORIAL AND AWARENESS
* Pinwheels will be placed in the yard to honor the lives lost in Escambia and Santa Rosa County during 2023. Additional pinwheels will be available for families to place in honor of loved ones lost before or after 2023.
* Awareness bracelets, necklaces, and shirts will be available for donations.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

There will be several local organizations with resource tables to highlight what our community has to offer individuals battling with substance use.

ENGAGING SPEAKERS

1. Valerie's House: Jennifer Elzwig - Grief Support, You're Not Alone
2. Special Guest: Middle School Students - Personal Stories
3. Hope Above Fear: Stephanie Shepard - Stop Saying "Not My Child"
4. CORE: Joey Kerman - Local facts and available resources
5. State Representative: Michelle Salzman - State and local mental health initiatives

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your community, help raise awareness, honor loved ones, and enjoy a memorable evening. See you there!

Where: Valerie's House: 904 E Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL 32501

When: Saturday, August 31st

Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Facebook Event Page

www.hopeabovefear.org

International Overdose Awareness Day