Overdose Awareness & Prevention
Save the Date for THIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE DAY AWARENESS EVENTS throughout utah
Monday, Aug 31, 2026.
A space to pay tribute to those we have lost to overdose by sharing stories, resources and inspiration.
We are honored to bring A Light to Remember and IOAD events to communities throughout Utah!
If you don’t see a location near you, please consider joining us from wherever you are. Click here for information and ideas on Remembering at Home.
2026 Live events
A Light to Remember – Carbon & Emery Counties
Monday, August 31st - 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Huntington State Park, Huntington
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A Light to Remember - South Salt Lake County
Monday, August 31st - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Wheeler Farm, Murray Utah
Inclusive of All Pathways
A Light to Remember - Tooele County
Monday, August 31st - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Stansbury Park Clubhouse
A Light to Recover - Utah Grown
Wednesday, August 26
Email us to add your event!
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
New provisional data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System predict a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12 months ending in September 2024, compared to the previous year. This is the most recent national data available and shows a continued steep decline in overdose deaths. Provisional data shows about 87,000 drug overdose deaths from October 2023 to September 2024, down from around 114,000 the previous year. This is the fewest overdose deaths in any 12-month period since June 2020.
Resources for Parents
Learn how to educate your kids about the dangers of drugs and addiction at any age.
Lights to Remember
Sharing memories of those we have lost to overdose.
In Memoriam
“The world breaks everyone and afterward
many are strong at the broken places”
— Ernest Hemingway
Expanding our community!
If you would like information on how to host a A Light to Remember in your community we’re here to help!