NBC New4 Washington I-Team report on Fentanyl Published October 15, 2024 • Updated on October 21, 2024 at 8:59 pm - some of our mothers shared their stories.
Congratulation to Elena Suarez!
Colette’s Story that focused on the dangers of fentanyl that aired on Telemundo won an Emmy on June 22, 2024 at the 66th Capital Emmy Awards Gala at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel. The awarded tv segment, “In the Shadows of Fentanyl” was nominated under the categorySocietal Concerns -Long Form Content. We congratulate Elena for having the courage to share her story, impact other lives and memorialize Colette in such a special way. Click HERE to see a video clip when Colette's Story is awarded.
May 20, 2024
Telemundo interviewed Elena Suarez and produced a segment on Colette’s Story for their program Línea Directa. It was recently nominated for a National Capital Emmy of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the category “Societal Concerns”.
The segment translated to English is called “In the Shadows of Fentanyl”. The 66th Capital Emmy Awards will be held June 22nd at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. For more information and nominations, please refer to link below.
To view the nominated segment on Colette’s Story, click on this LINK.
PRESS COVERAGE
Roxanne, Wendy, Marta, Beth, Marie, Cristina and Elena shared the stories of their children in hope that it will help other parents looking for answers.
NBC4 Washington
Fentanyl - May 9, 2023 11:23 pm by Jackie Bensen News 4 Reporter.
WTOP
NEWS BY Mike Murillo | mmurillo@wtop.com
May 8, 2023, 3:00 PMON MAY 8, 2023, 3:00 PM
wtop interview
This article is part of the WTOP series, “Facing Down Fentanyl: Teens Confront Drug Danger.”
Cristina Rabadan-Diehl shared her story in this segment “Fentanilo Opiaceo Sintetico” on channel 6 LaSexta Noticias.
By Stephanie Ochoa and Thayma Sánchez • Posted on May 10, 2023 • Updated at 2:50 pm on May 10, 2023
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Local News MyMCM By Michelle Queen . Posted on March 7, 2023
Watch MCM’s Special Presentation: ‘Fighting Fentanyl: A Call to Action’ by Michelle Queen March 7, 2023
CDC Emphasizes Opioid Guideline is Voluntary and Should Support, Not Supplant, Patient Care
November 30, 2022 By Larry K. Houck— Click Here if you want to know more
Dangers of fentanyl and fake pills and call to action
DEA is issuing “What Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About Fake Pills” flyer to be shared with parents and caregivers across the country. Please visit the website if you want to know more. Click Here
MCPS Initiative on Prevention in Schools
MCPS held a press conference about Opioids Overdose focusing on fentanyl on January 19, 2023 triggered by the latest overdose of a 15 years old MCPS student. The Superintendent of MCPS schools, the Chief of Police and the States Attorney General for MD were present, among other community leaders. Elena Suarez represented S.O.U.L. stressed the importance of prevention at home and in the schools, as well as the need for long term and involuntary treatment with compassionate care for users. The press conference was widely covered by the media. Here is the link from “DC News” from January 20, 2023, Cheyenne Corin -Link to the press conference. Since then many of our moms have talked to PTSA meetings in the area.
January 19th, 2023
News Report In Montgomery County Maryland by Fox 5 - Stephanie Ramirez
