International Overdose Awareness Day
Sarg Hubbard Park – 111 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98901
Fri, Aug 30th, 2024, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Triumph and Gesa Credit Union partner to host this years event at Sarg Hubbard Park. All are welcome! Join us to create a safe space for mourning, discuss ways to support recovery, and share stories of hope and new life.
“Mourn the dead, fight for the living, forget us not…”
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Triumph’s IOAD Event
Triumph looks forward to its 8th annual International Overdose Awareness Day sponsored by Gesa Credit Union. There will be many different community partners and event speakers sharing their resources, knowledge, and stories.
Program:
10-11am:
Coffee & Donuts sponsored by Ziply Fiber during vendor set-up. All are invited!
11-1pm:
Program kicked off by Representative Chris Corry featuring speakers who have experienced overdose, lost friends and family, or are working to help save lives.
1-2pm:
Ice Cream Social and activities such as rock painting, memory wall tributes, and more.
Want to participate?
We welcome any and all from the community to come and participate. Whether you are a community partner, community leader, or just a prospective attendee, we’d love to see you. Community partners can set up an informational table or speak at the event to share resources with event attendees. Please RSVP above if you’d like to speak or table, and email us with any questions.
Planning Committee Members
| Megan Tweedy | Mary Correa |
| Gillian Zuckerman | Kim Wakeman |
| Jessica Espinoza | Lizbet Maceda |
| Kristin Anglin | John Campos |
| Alicia Stromme Tobin | Lisa Hagreen |
| Virginia Sanchez | Kimberly Hitchcock |
| Tara Hoverson | Jennifer Shelton |
| Janet Stelzer | Alejandro Brito |
| Miguel Cruz | Marisol Esparza |
| Guillermo Verdin | Nancy Gutierrez |
| Hope Neidhold | Lori Bethay |
| Renee Kollman |
Event Speakers
| Stephanie Aguilar | Sharekia Mckechnie |
| Michael Cabrera | Representative Chris Corry |
| Scott Zachav | Dr. Gillian Zuckerman |
| Carejune Faukner | Brittany |
| Lori Bethany | Anye |
| Trina Kryger | Grupo 24 – Miguel, Alexandro, Guillermo |
Community Resources
| Safe Yakima Valley | Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic |
| Yakima Health District | AA 24 Horas Yakima |
| Central WA Region Nurses Association | Gesa Credit Union |
| Wellpoint WA, INC | CHCW Connect |
| Nar-Anon 101 | Narcotics Anonymous |
| Living Faith Victory Center | Yakima Recovery Events |
| FEIS Foundation | Sundown M Ranch |
| Ideal Options | Washington State Patrol |
| Yakima County Sherriff’s Office | Wellness Society Club, YVCC |
| Sanctuary First Foundation | Valley Health and Counseling |
| Yakama Nation | Yakima Health District |
| YVC | Planned Parenthood of Yakima |
| Yakama Nation Tiinawit Program |
Vendor Setup Information
Thank you for registering to set up a resource table at Yakima’s Overdose Awareness Day event this Friday. Below is important vendor information to know before arriving, please feel free to forward it. If you have any questions, please reach out to us by email at [email protected]. For day-of questions you can call or text our Director of External Affairs, Renee Kollman, at 503-449-1882.
Vendor Information
- Arrive for set up anytime between 9-11am
- Check in at the Yakima Recovery Events/Triumph table when you arrive for set up details
- Unload your car in the upper parking lot at Sarg Hubbard Park (near pavilion). Event volunteers will be available to help stay with your items as you move your car.
- Park your car in the lower lot at the bottom of the hill (on the Walmart side of the park).
- Clean your area fully of debris, trash, etc before leaving.
Bring everything you need. We recommend table, chairs, a canopy, and your program information/swag.
The first 100 people to stop by the Triumph table will receive a free ticket for 2 tacos, vendors are welcome to participate.
2022 U.S. Overdose
Statistics
Overdose Deaths
%
increase from 2002
were the result of synthetic opioids
City of Yakima Proclamation
Make a tribute to help #EndOverdose
Honor those who have passed by sharing a story…
Different community partners and individuals from around central Washington come together to share resources, tell their stories, and to remember those whose lives have been lost. If you would like to submit a story, please click the button below.
Stories Shared with Us
Help those in recovery by making a donation.
Click the donate button below to donate in tribute to someone in your life who has suffered from overdose. Make your donation re-occurring and become a partner with Triumph to help end overdose in our community. Your donation helps create hope and new life.