International Overdose Awareness Day - NC Remembrance Event, Raleigh, NC.

08/04/2026

Join us in Raleigh on 08/31 to remember our lost loved ones and offer hope to those in or seeking recovery.

07/30/2026

2026 IOAD T-Shirt Fundraiser – "10 Years Still Needed... Because"
Celebrate the 10th year of our International Overdose Awareness Day event with this year's commemorative fundraiser shirt! Available in Heather Military Green and Heather Purple, the front features our anniversary theme, "10 Years Still Needed... Because."

At the event, artists will be available to personalize your shirt by writing your own "Because" on the line beneath the design. Your reason could honor a loved one, celebrate recovery, support advocacy, inspire hope, or reflect your commitment to creating change.

The back of the shirt will feature our event sponsor logos.

Use the link below to reserve yours today:

https://forms.gle/K4iXA15w6qMUebKP7

07/21/2026

Join us for the 10th Annual Raleigh, NC International Overdose Awareness Day Remembrance Event.

This year’s event will feature a new format with more opportunities to connect with community organizations, learn from one another, and support each other as we remember, heal, and inspire hope together. See our flyer here. A detailed agenda will be coming colser to the event.

06/22/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE | August 31, 2026

For 10 years, our community has come together to remember those we have lost, support those affected by substance use, and inspire hope for recovery.

Join us for the International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) 2026 – NC Raleigh Remembrance Event as we honor lives, raise awareness, and strengthen our commitment to preventing overdose and supporting recovery.

This year's theme is:
"10 Years. Still Needed. Because ______________."

Because every life matters.
Because every story deserves to be heard.
Because recovery is possible.
Because awareness saves lives.

💜 Mark your calendar and help us spread the word.

04/15/2026

Jesse Bennett talking about Harm Reduction and doing a Narcan demonstration at the 1st annual IOAD NC Raleigh event. Jesse was a big part of our events! His love and presence will always be felt.

Jesse Bennett talks about harm reduction and gives Naloxone demo.