Mother Joins Fentanyl Overdose Awareness Walk in Honor of Son
A mother from Portsmouth, Virginia, is participating in a fentanyl overdose awareness walk on Saturday to honor her son, Derrick Hightower II, who died from a fentanyl overdose. The event, now in its second year, aims to raise awareness and…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 25, 2026 — A mother from Portsmouth, Virginia, will participate in a fentanyl overdose awareness walk on Saturday, an event designed to honor her son, Derrick Hightower II, who died from a fentanyl overdose. This marks the second year for the awareness walk.
The event’s primary objectives are to raise awareness about fentanyl overdoses and to provide support for families who have been affected by such tragedies. Organizers are set to distribute essential harm reduction supplies, including Narcan, an overdose reversal medication, and fentanyl test strips, to attendees.
The walk is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The starting point for the event is located next to I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia.
The name of the mother participating in the walk was not provided. Details regarding the specific date of the Saturday event, the organizing body, or additional information about Derrick Hightower II beyond the cause of his death were not specified in the available information.
Fentanyl continues to be a significant concern in overdose fatalities. Awareness events like this walk aim to educate the public and offer resources to those struggling with addiction or who have lost loved ones to overdose.
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