Overdose Awareness Day at University of Miami

Organized by
Thomas Guerra
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Join us on Friday, August 29 for Overdose Awareness Day at UM, featuring The Black Poster Project, speakers with lived experience, naloxone distribution, community resources, and a space to honor the lives we’ve lost. Hosted by URecovery and Allies, Sandler Center, UM Student Health, F Fentanyl Inc, and the Black Poster Project. Special thank you to Shatterproof Treatment Atlas.
 
Black Poster Project Display & Resource Fair 1 PM-6 PM
Over 900 poster Display from the Black Poster Project
Campus and Community Resource Tables 
 
 
Overdose Awareness Vigil  6 PM-7:30 PM
Miami Dade Proclamation Presentation – Brenda Lampon- Miami Dade Office of the Mayor
Coral Gables Proclamation Presentation – Coral Gables Mayor’s Office
Dr. Mari Carmen Rodriguez, Iman's Light Foundation
Gretchen Rovira, Community Outreach Specialist– Miami DEA
Carl Schmid, World Renown Violinist
Candle Light Vigil
 
📍 University of Miami – Coral Gables Campus
🔗 Learn More: f-fent.org/oad
(sponsorship still available)
 
Together, we raise awareness. Together, we remember. Together, we save lives.

Event Details

Friday, August 29, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Time)
University of Miami, Shalala Student Center, Grand Ballrooms · 1330 Miller Rd, Coral Gables , FL
Thomas Guerra · · (786) 387-5000
This event ended on August 29, 2025