National Fentanyl awareness day

Date: Wednesday, April 29th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Athens, AL Courthouse (East Side Steps)

Admission: Free

Join us for National Fentanyl Awareness Day as we come together to raise awareness and educate our community on the dangers of fentanyl. The evening will feature guest speakers, a live performance, and more.

Fentanyl is the #1 cause of death among young adults in the United States.

Our mission at The Webb Glanton Foundation is to turn tragedy into purpose by honoring Webb's legacy through fentanyl awareness, addiction support, and education for youth and families about the life-threatening dangers of drugs.

199+ People

199+ people die every single day in the U.S. from fentanyl overdoses That's one person every 8 minutes.

73,000 Deaths

About 73,000 drug overdose deaths are estimated for the 12‑month period ending in August 2025 from fentanyl.

80% Affected

80% of Americans say they have a personal connection to substance abuse in general, meaning they have a family member or friend who has or is experiencing addiction.

Our Reason Why.

Webb passed away on March 2nd, 2026, at just 23 years old. He lost his life to fentanyl, purchased off the street; a heartbreaking reminder of the deadly risks young people face today.

The Webb Glanton Foundation was created by Webb’s mother, sister, family, and friends to honor his memory. Our mission is to turn tragedy into purpose by raising awareness about fentanyl, supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, and educating youth about the life-threatening dangers of drugs. Through this work, we strive to preserve Webb’s legacy of love, ambition, and light.

Webb's Story

Our Reason Why.

Webb passed away on March 2nd, 2026, at just 23 years old. He lost his life to fentanyl, purchased off the street; a heartbreaking reminder of the deadly risks young people face today.

The Webb Glanton Foundation was created by Webb's family and friends to honor his memory. Our mission is to turn tragedy into purpose by raising awareness about fentanyl, supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, and educating youth about the life-threatening dangers of drugs. Through this work, we strive to preserve Webb’s legacy of love, ambition, and light.