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International Overdose Awareness Day

Sarg Hubbard Park – 111 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98901

Mon, Aug 31st, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Triumph, in collaboration with Yakima Recovery Events, looks forward to its 10th annual International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be many different community partners and event speakers sharing their resources, knowledge, and stories. All are invited!

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. We are looking for speakers, volunteers, and community partners (vendors). Community partners can set up an informational table or speak at the event to share resources with event attendees.

**If you are interested in having a table at the event, please fill out the Vendor Application below!**

Vendor Application and Information

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at IOAD 2026. Unfortunately, the vendor application is currently closed! 

Below is important vendor information to know before arriving. If you have any questions, please reach out to us by email at [email protected].

Vendor Information

  • Arrive for set up anytime between 2-4pm
  • 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 assist you in keeping your items with you 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.

Tables and chairs are not provided. Please bring your own tables, chairs, and canopies. 

Volunteer Application and Information

Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer for this year’s IOAD. All spots are filled at this time.

Event Speaker Application and Information

Thank you for your interest in being a speaker at this year’s IOAD. All spots are currently filled.

Memorial Wall

Time to Remember. Time to Act. Thank you for your interest, however, unfortunately, the wall is full.

#EndOverdose

Triumph’s 2026 IOAD Event

Triumph, in collaboration with Yakima Recovery Events, looks forward to its 10th annual International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be many different community partners and event speakers sharing their resources, knowledge, and stories.

Program:

3-4pm:

Snacks during vendor set-up. All are invited! 

4-6pm:

Program featuring speakers who have experienced overdose, lost friends and family, or are working to help save lives. 

6-7pm:

TBD

RSVP here for IOAD 2026!

City of Yakima proclaims August 29 as Overdose Awareness Day in 2025

2024 U.S. Overdose

Statistics

Estimated Deaths

%

Decrease from 2023

%

Were the result of synthetic opioids

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.

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.