Awareness Day August 31, 2021

Memorial Slideshow for International Overdose Awareness Day in South Boston, VA sponsored by Recovering hands Each year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world are lost to overdoses. Others survive but suffer permanent injury, with devastating impact to their families and friends. South Boston, VA is not immune. You may have been affected in some way. It could easily happen to someone you love. For too long, the overdose crisis has been hidden in the shadows. International Overdose Awareness Day provides an opportunity for us to talk about and prevent overdose in our community. Knowing the real facts about drugs and what to do when you see someone experiencing an overdose saves lives. International Overdose Awareness Day events that aim to educate our communities about drugs can really help. Recovering Hands is doing our part to support the day with a memorial event and candlelight vigil at Constitution Plaza in South Boston, VA on August 31st from 6pm-8pm. The event will help you understand how overdose affects us all and how you can make a difference. We will have a few people speak in memory of those we have lost to overdose and we will be able to light a candle in memory of those that are gone too soon. We will have a few people who would like to perform a song or two and are hoping to be able to have a food truck there, too. Event Details: Constitution Plaza South Boston, VA August 31, 2021 6pm-8pm The event is free to all. There will be an opportunity to donate to the Craig Buley Memorial Scholarship fund. We will have some very special guest speakers, Linda Satterfield has agreed to sing a few songs for us, information on Naloxone Training and lots more. #recoveringhands #internationaloverdoseawarenessday #endthestigma #scholarshipsforlife