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ASAP of Anderson will have time of remembrance during Overdose Awareness Day

ASAP of Anderson is honoring those we’ve lost to overdose with a day of remembrance and commemoration on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge.

The free event is in partnership with United Way of Anderson County and sponsored by TNBank.

This observance of International Overdose Awareness Day will begin at 5:30 p.m. and wrap up at 8 p.m.

This event will include opening remarks from County Mayor Terry Frank, followed by a remembrance walk and a banner signing in commemoration of loved ones lost to overdose.

Free dinner will be provided by Chicken Salad Chick and served at 6 p.m.

Additionally, individual TN Save a Life trainings will be held all evening, after which opioid overdose reversal kits will be available to those who qualify.

All are encouraged to bring photos of lost friends and family.