For Immediate Release

August 1st, 2023

Contact:

Bridgette Norring, Founder, Devin J. Norring Foundation

Phone: 651-354-2794

Email: bnorring@dnfhelp.org 

Theresa Chatelle, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

Phone: 651-437-9052

Email: Theresa.chatelle@osel.org 

Community Partners Unite to Commemorate 3rd Overdose Awareness Day in Hastings, MN

Hastings, Mn ─ The Devin J. Norring Foundation, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, in collaboration with Dakota County Drug Task Force, Hastings Police Department, Dale Riley & Family, Victims of Illicit Drugs (V.O.I.D.), and fellow community organizers, is proud to announce the sponsorship of the 3rd International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31, 2023, by The Confluence Hotel.

This significant event, which is open to the public and free of charge, aims to raise awareness and honor the lives lost to overdose and fentanyl poisoning. The Confluence Hotel, located at 200 W. 2nd St., Hastings, MN 55033, will open its doors to the public at 6pm, with the program officially commencing at 7pm.

We are honored to have the following speakers in attendance: A Special Message from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar; Congresswoman Angie Craig; Hastings Police Chief, Chief Wilske; Hastings Fire Chief, Chief Townsend; Dakota County Drug Task Force Commander, Captain Hermerding; Natalia Shevtsova (Dakota County Youth); Jada Lussier (Dakota County Youth); Brenda Ellis-Reedy (Mother to Jose Reedy); Bridgette Norring, Founder, Devin J. Norring Foundation, V.O.I.D. Board Member, and more.

In a touching tribute, The Confluence Hotel will illuminate its cupulas a radiant purple, symbolizing remembrance and honoring the memory of those who lost their lives to an overdose or fentanyl poisoning. In conjunction with this, Mayor Mary Fasbender will issue the Proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), accompanied by the City Hall entry lights glowing in purple, expressing solidarity with the cause to honor and remember the victims of this heartbreaking crisis.

Factory Motor Parts is also a proud supporter of the evening’s event, generously providing two sets of two Minnesota Twins tickets for the September 23, 2023 game against the Los Angeles Angels. These tickets will be raffled off to two lucky attendees, with winners being drawn towards the conclusion of the program. Winners must be present to claim their prize.

For inquiries or further information about the 3rd International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event, please contact:

Theresa Chatelle – Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Phone: 651-437-9052 or Email: Theresa.Chatelle@osel.org 

Bridgette Norring ─ Devin J. Norring Foundation, Phone: 651-354-2794 or Email: bnorring@dnfhelp.org 

We encourage everyone in the community to attend this essential event and help raise awareness about the pressing issue of overdose and fentanyl poisoning. Together we can foster compassion, support, and understanding for those affected by addiction and work towards a healthier, safer community.