AM Wake Up Call Walk raises awareness about the dangers of drug addiction

POLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Hundreds of people participated in the second annual AM Wake Up Walk on Saturday morning.

The walk raises awareness about the dangers of drugs and fentanyl. It’s scheduled early, but it’s a pun. AM are the initials of Amanda McAuley, victim of drug addiction and fentanyl overdose.

Amanda’s mother, Donna McAuley, created the Wake Up Call Walk to help future generations and all those affected by a drug overdose.

“Stop kids from trying drugs today, because I said you try, you die, and kids have to learn something. So they know and they don’t try, and addiction is horrible. It’s something we have to prevent,” Donna said.

This year’s walk also raised funds for a play that will follow the life of Amanda McAuley and show the dangers of fentanyl.

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