For Immediate Release

August 15th, 2024

Contact:

Bridgette Norring, Founder, Devin J. Norring Foundation

Phone: 651-354-2794

Email: bnorring@dnfhelp.org

Theresa Chatelle, United Way of Hastings

Phone: 651-438-3337

Email: theresa@unitedwayofhastings.org 

Community Partners Unite to Commemorate 4th Overdose & Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day in Hastings, MN

Hastings, Mn ─ In collaboration with Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, the Devin J. Norring Foundation with the generous sponsorship from The Confluence Hotel and the United Way of Hastings is proud to announce Hastings 4th Overdose & Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day on August 27th, 2024.

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 6 pm, with the program officially commencing at 7 pm.

We are honored to have the following speakers in attendance: Mayor Mary Fasbender, Hastings Police Chief, Chief Wilske; DEA ASAC Raffei Mattei; Tiffany Neuharth, Rise Up Recovery; Bridgette Norring, Founder, Devin J. Norring Foundation, 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 Overdose & Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.

United Heroes League is also a proud supporter of the evening’s event, generously providing a signed Minnesota Twins, Justin Morneau that will be silent auctioned on the evening of the event. Caring Hands Massage & Spa is also a proud supporter of the evening's event, generously providing a gift that will be raffled on the evening of the event.

For inquiries or further information about the 4th Overdose & Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day event, please contact:

Theresa Chatelle – United Way of Hastings, Phone: 651-438-3337 or Email: theresa@unitedwayofhastings.org  

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

Sherri Lohmann – Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Phone: 651-307-6220 or Email: sherri.lohmann@osel.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.