The Heartbreaking Story of Losing Our Son to Fentanyl

😢Cruz's life was cut short when he unknowingly consumed a pill laced with fentanyl.

📱💊Drug dealers now use social media platforms like Snapchat to advertise and sell illegal substances.

🚫💊We warned Cruz about the dangers of drugs, but he still took the risk.

❤️📢We have turned our tragedy into action, raising awareness about fentanyl and advocating for drug education programs.

🌎🤝We are connecting with other parents affected by fentanyl-related deaths to support and work together in fighting this epidemic.

How did Cruz unknowingly consume fentanyl?

—Cruz purchased what he thought was a Percocet pill from Snapchat, but it was actually laced with fentanyl.

Did Cruz know about the dangers of fentanyl?

—We warned Cruz about the dangers of drugs, including fentanyl, but he still took the risk.

What are you doing to raise awareness about fentanyl?

—We have created the Cruz For Life Foundation and are using billboards, educational rallies, and community outreach to raise awareness about fentanyl and advocate for drug education programs.

How are you connecting with other parents affected by fentanyl-related deaths?

—We have joined and attended events organized by organizations like Fathers Against Fentanyl and DEA Family Summit to connect with other parents and work together in fighting the fentanyl epidemic.

What advice do you have for parents and teenagers?

—Parents should educate their children about the dangers of drugs and have open conversations with them. Teenagers need to understand that their voice matters, and they should speak up if they suspect someone is involved in drugs.

00:03A year ago, Cruz tragically lost his life to fentanyl poisoning.

02:07Cruz unknowingly consumed a pill laced with fentanyl.

08:00We warned Cruz about the dangers of drugs, including fentanyl.

11:53We have turned our tragedy into action, raising awareness about fentanyl and advocating for drug education programs.

12:58We are connecting with other parents affected by fentanyl-related deaths to support and work together in fighting this epidemic.