HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-08-20 Leesburg to Observe “International Overdose Awareness Day” on Monday, August 30, 2021
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 20, 2021
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg to Observe “International Overdose Awareness Day”
on Monday, August 30, 2021
Leesburg, VA (August 20, 2021) – The Town of Leesburg will recognize “International Overdose
Awareness Day” on Monday, August 30, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The local observance will be held at Mervin Jackson Park where a proclamation will be presented. Purple
lights will also illuminate the Loudoun Street wall of the Town parking garage through the evening of
Tuesday, August 31.
International Overdose Awareness Day, held annually on August 31st, aims to raise awareness of
overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by family
and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is
preventable. To learn more, visit www.overdoseday.com.
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