International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

Brian’s Journey Inc. Hosted its very 1st annual International Overdose Awareness Day event on August 31, 2024 at Crooked River State Park. It took a community to come together to make this event possible! God opened up a door for this opportunity to host our very first overdose awareness day event along the St. Mary’s River where my brother Brian lays to rest. We felt Gods grace and his presence. Overdose is not a topic some want to talk about but the importance of understanding and knowing its okay to talk about it is a testimony that others need to hear because together we are better and not alone in this fight. NO STORY SHOULD EVER END TOO SOON!

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office wrote: Camden County Sheriff’s Office Attends First Ever Overdose Awareness Event with the Brian's Journey Inc.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office had the incredible opportunity to attend the first-ever Overdose Awareness Event hosted by the Brian’s Journey Inc at Crooked River State Park. The event was a resounding success, filled with meaningful moments and community connection.

We were honored to share a special Proclamation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, underscoring our commitment to supporting this vital cause. Our deputies had a blast interacting with the kids, handing out candy, t-shirts, stickers, pencils, and more. The highlight of the day? A friendly game of corn-hole with the kids—what a fun time!

The event concluded with a heartfelt butterfly release, a symbolic and touching way to honor those affected by overdose. This event was truly one for the books, and we’re thrilled to be part of this journey in the years to come.

A special shoutout to Lt. Wellner from our Marine Division, who made a surprise appearance after a successful boater rescue! The kids who were still on-site had a blast exploring all the cool equipment on Lt. Wellner’s Sheriff's Office vessel.

Special Thanks To: Beachhead State of Mind, Crews Timber and All Types Tree Service, Clear Mountain Steam Water Conditioning, Starbucks, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, C.H.A.M.P.S, Crooked River State Park, ClearWater Butterfly Farm, WECC The Lighthouse Christian Radio and for our entire community for making this event a day to remember and a day to honor our loved ones lost too soon!