Gallery: Fed Up march protests opioid crisis
Protestors marched on International Overdose Awareness Day. Fed Up is a national event. There have been 51 rallies in 28 states to call on Federal Government to address the opioid crisis.
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Participants in the rally wrote messages to loved ones on Tibetan Banner flag-inspired banners.
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(Left) Elizabeth Fisher, 55, (Right) Gaynelle Gosselin, 48. Both are volunteers with Southeast Florida Recovery Advocates and mothers to sons in recovery.
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(Left) Solomon Kircher, 26, (Right) Anthony Palestro, 24. Both have been in treatment for three months at Inspire in West Palm.
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Miami Dade Deputy Mayor Russell Benford spoke about the work his county has done to help fight and prevent opioid and substance abuse.
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Following the keynote speakers, attendees gathered for a candlelight vigil for friends and loved ones who didn’t survive their battles with drug abuse.
Joe is a senior English major and has previously served as news editor of the UP. He hopes to one day be the editor of his own web publication covering...
