Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
April Babcock Founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl
April Babcock Founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl
April Babcock Founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl
Thursday 31st August 2023
April Babcock channels her grief into advocacy with Lost Voices of Fentanyl, uniting 28,000 members to combat the fentanyl crisis.
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Episode Overview
- April Babcock endured the tragic loss of her son to fentanyl poisoning and founded Lost Voices of Fentanyl
- Her son, Austin, experimented with various substances before succumbing to fentanyl at 25
- April's relentless advocacy has culminated in an annual rally in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness
- The movement commemorates victims of fentanyl poisoning and aims to address the pressing fentanyl crisis
- April's unwavering dedication stands as a testament to the resiliency of families impacted by fentanyl tragedies
I always tell people, no something is too small and all them somethings, they add up. Imagine if every single person that lost someone was doing something. Oh, my gosh. The world would really hear us then.
Imagine the pain of losing a child to something as preventable as fentanyl poisoning. April Babcock knows this pain all too well. In 2019, she lost her son, Austen, to the deadly substance. But instead of letting grief consume her, April transformed her sorrow into a relentless drive for change. She founded Lost Voices of Fentanyl (LVOF), a grassroots organization now boasting 28,000 members, all united by the mission to combat the fentanyl epidemic.
April’s story is one of turning unimaginable loss into a powerful advocacy movement. She organizes an annual rally in Washington, D.C., bringing together grieving families and concerned citizens to raise awareness and demand action from policymakers. Her dedication has created a platform where voices that were once silenced by tragedy now resonate with purpose and hope.
This episode dives deep into April’s journey from heartbreak to activism, showcasing her tireless efforts to make a difference in the fight against illicit fentanyl. If you or someone you know has been affected by fentanyl, this episode offers not just a story of loss, but a testament to the power of community and resilience.