What are the purple ribbons about?

Submitted by DianaD on Wed, 25/08/2021 - 9:16pm

 

The purple ribbons around town mark International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), on Tuesday, August 31. It is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remembering without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

 

Please join a LIVE STREAM Facebook Candlelight Vigil  taking place on Tuesday, August 31st at 6:30 pm PDT, organized by Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH). The vigil will be an evening of music and words of remembrance featuring guest speakers: Lisa Lapointe, BC Coroner and Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC Representative for Children & Youth, and Leslie McBain, Co-Founder of MSTH. Go to the Moms Stop the Harm Facebook page to livestream this special event.

 

Town: Rossland, BC
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Submitted by DianaD on Fri, 27/08/2021 - 7:05am.

Read more about International Overdose Awareness Day here: https://www.rosslandnews.com/news/international-overdose-awareness-day-c...