March 6th marks Black Balloon Day, a solemn and powerful day dedicated to raising awareness about drug overdoses and honoring the lives lost to substance use disorder. Established in 2016 by Diane and Lauren Hurley in memory of Greg Tremblay, who tragically passed away from an overdose on March 6, 2015, this day has grown into an international movement of remembrance and action.

The Meaning Behind the Black Balloon

On Black Balloon Day, individuals, families, and organizations display black balloons outside their homes, businesses, and public spaces as a symbol of mourning and awareness. These balloons serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing overdose crisis, representing the thousands of lives lost each year and the families forever changed by addiction.

For many, Black Balloon Day is more than just an awareness campaign—it is a call to action. It is a reminder that overdose is preventable, addiction is treatable, and together, we can fight to save lives.

Our Personal Tribute to Trinity

For Kristine, Xander, and me, this day is deeply personal. We lost Trinity Viola Ripley to a fentanyl overdose on December 13, 2023, and not a day goes by that we don’t think of her.

To honor her memory and stand in solidarity with the thousands of families grieving the loss of a loved one, we will be placing black balloons at Trinity’s memorial bench, her gravesite, and at our home. This small act is our way of keeping her spirit alive while raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and overdose.

Join Us in Making a Difference

We invite you to join us in honoring Trinity and all those we have lost by participating in Black Balloon Day. There are many ways to get involved:

• Display a Black Balloon – Place a black balloon outside your home, workplace, or community center to show your support.
• Spread Awareness – Share Trinity’s story and others like hers to help educate and bring attention to the dangers of fentanyl and addiction.
• Post on Social Media – Use #BlackBalloonDay to share your remembrance and advocacy. Let’s make sure every life lost is acknowledged.
• Support Our Mission – Trinity’s Children, Inc. is committed to overdose awareness, prevention, and family support, and we need your help to continue our work.

How You Can Help

💜 Make a Donation: Every dollar helps us provide resources, advocacy, and support to families impacted by addiction. Donate today at:
👉 https://trinityschildren.org/donate

💜 Become a Volunteer: Whether it’s helping at events, spreading awareness, or assisting in community outreach, we’d love to have you involved. Learn more at:
👉 https://trinityschildren.org/volunteer

Every Life is Worth Saving

Overdose is not just a statistic—it’s our daughters, sons, parents, and friends. It is a crisis that demands action, compassion, and awareness. Together, we can make a difference.

This March 6th, let’s make sure that Trinity’s name—and the names of so many others—are never forgotten.

Thank you for standing with us. 💜