Together Against Fentanyl

United Against Fentanyl is a non‑partisan, grassroots national movement made up of families like mine — people who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning and refuse to let this crisis continue in silence. My eldest sister died at 51 in 2011, and three years ago my only child, Anthony, was slipped illicit fentanyl and died at just 31. Losing both of them changed my life forever.

In Anthony’s memory, I founded the Anthony T. Lee Foundation in Vermont, and two years ago partnered with United Against Fentanyl at its inception to help build a national network of families demanding urgent action.

Last September, our inaugural Walk for Lives events were held across the country, raising awareness about the harsh realities of the fentanyl crisis. This July, our second grassroots effort brought out even more families and supporters in cities nationwide. That momentum has now carried us to Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of families from 40 states have joined United Against Fentanyl and are heading to Capitol Hill on Friday, September 25th, to meet with senators and representatives. Their message is simple: this crisis must be treated with far greater urgency. Thousands of letters have already been sent by families who cannot attend in person, and hundreds more will be hand‑delivered in Washington. Every letter represents a life, a family, and a plea for action.

On Saturday, we will rally at the base of the Washington Monument, where speakers will address the ongoing failures and obstacles that continue to hinder efforts to stop the deadliest killer of young people in America. We are building a movement rooted in truth, compassion, and determination — and we will not stop until meaningful change is made