Light Your Own Candle Virtual Memorial Aug. 27 remembers those who have lost their lives to overdose
Partnership Carson City, a local organization that inspires a healthy community by building strong families and successful youth, is honoring those who have lost their life to an overdose with a Facebook live event Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. The event coincides with International Overdose Awareness Day.
“This is a very real problem for many and especially difficult for those that have lost a loved one,” said Hannah McDonald, executive director for Partnership Carson City. “Many are not equipped to notice the signs or where to go for help. At Partnership Carson City, we serve as a connector to help those struggling. This event is important because we also need to honor those that we’ve lost.”
The Facebook Live memorial event takes place on Partnership Carson City’s page found at Facebook.com/partnershipcarsoncity. To participate, email photos of your lost loved one or of you lighting a candle to samantha@pcccarson.org by August 26, 2020.
Carson City’s memorial wall will be located at the corner of Musser and Carson streets on the lawn of the Nevada Capitol Building. The display of bottles represents one Nevadan who has lost their life to an overdose and integrates educational statistics.
For more information, contact Partnership Carson City at 775-841-4730.
Connect with Partnership Carson City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as on YouTube for education, prevention and results.
About Partnership Carson City
Partnership started as an effort to fight the spread of methamphetamine more than a decade ago. Since then, it has taken on the role of a coalition to support and organize all kinds of services throughout the capital city. Partnership still focuses on stopping drug abuse, promoting a variety of programs that help youth and families be safer and healthier.
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