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July 19, 2024

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Recovery Advocate Ginny Burton Walks Across WA for “Freedom from Fentanyl”

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July 19, 2024

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Freedom from Fentanyl Walk

Washington State candidate for U.S. Senate, Dr. Raul Garcia, is walking from central Washington to Seattle this week to raise awareness about the devastating toll of fentanyl. The walk began on Tuesday, July 16 and will end Sunday, July 21. Ginny Burton — recovery advocate, former addict, and friend of Discovery Institute — joined Dr. Garcia on July 17.

You can read more about the Freedom from Fentanyl Walk on Dr. Garcia’s campaign website.

Dr. Garcia posted a video on his second day of walking, discussing the fentanyl crisis with Ginny Burton.

Yesterday on Day 2 of the Freedom From Fentanyl Walk, the incredibly Ginny Burton & I talked about how we need to fight fentanyl and truly help addicts. Here is Part One of our discussion. 🧵1/2 pic.twitter.com/DwjyC4ugHL
— Dr Raul Garcia for US Senate (@GarciaForWA) July 18, 2024

Heartbreaking News

The same day, Ginny Burton received the news that her son had passed away.

Jonathan Choe provided the following update:

Heartbreaking news on the Freedom From Fentanyl Walk in WA. Ginny Burton's son has committed suicide. Despite the pain, the Seattle area recovery advocate told me over the phone she will stay and get the word out about this cause and support U.S. Senate candidate @GarciaForWA. pic.twitter.com/Ct7lBNOzLQ
— Jonathan Choe (@choeshow) July 18, 2024

Ginny Burton on Restorations

Caitlyn McKenney recently interviewed Ginny Burton on the Restorations Podcast. Watch the full video below:

Discovery Institute gives our deepest and heartfelt condolences to our friend Ginny Burton. We also cheer on her and Dr. Garcia’s efforts to raise awareness and provide solutions to the fentanyl crisis.