Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Patti and Ellis Fitzwalter formed H.E.A.L.: Stop Heroin after their son, Michael, died from a heroin overdose at the age of 22. Twelve years later, the couple continues to educate the public and raise awareness.

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