Last year, 978 people died from overdose in Massachusetts.Join SAFE for International Overdose Awareness Day to place memorial flags in Franklin, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, and Wrentham. Each flag honors a life lost and stands as a reminder that no one grieves alone.Anyone can help, and all are welcome!Place flags: Saturday, August 29, 9 to 11 a.m.Remove flags: Tuesday, September 1, 9 to 10 a.m.International Overdose Awareness Day, established in 2001, is a worldwide event held each year to remember those who have died or suffered because of overdose and to reduce the stigma associated with drug-related deaths.
