Walk for Lives
Coverage of Walk for Lives in the Nexus archive.
- Walk for Lives brings families together in Springfield to honor fentanyl victims and demand change
Families in Springfield gathered for Walk for Lives to honor victims of fentanyl toxicity and advocate for awareness. Lori Browning and Crystal Van Devender shared stories of their loved ones, Ethan and Jonathan Mabbitt, who died from fentanyl exposure. The event highlighted the risks of fentanyl-laced substances and emphasized the need for public education.
- South Florida family turns tragedy into action with ‘Walk for Lives’ event to combat drug overdoses
A South Florida family lost a mother and daughter to drug overdoses, prompting the surviving father and daughter to found the Robin Foundation, which distributes Narcan and hosts the Walk for Lives event to combat overdoses. The foundation aims to prevent other families from experiencing similar losses through community outreach and education.