Help Melissa & Bella Attend Lost Voices of Fentanyl March to Honor Dylan ❤️

Dear Friends and Family,

I’m reaching out on behalf of two incredibly strong and inspiring women: Melissa and Bella Nix, who tragically lost their son and brother, Dylan, to fentanyl in 2021. Their pain is immeasurable—but they aren’t alone. Thousands of families across the nation carry this burden.

For years, Melissa has devoted herself to raising awareness about fentanyl poisoning. She is deeply involved with support networks and especially with Lost Voices of Fentanyl, the nonprofit founded by bereaved parents advocating for change in policy and public awareness. Lost Voices organizes annual gatherings in Washington, D.C., where families march and honor the memories of their loved ones on banners and memorial displays

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This October 18, 2025, Lost Voices of Fentanyl will hold their Fifth Annual March on Washington, providing a chance for families to gather, march, and remember together

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. Dylan’s name and image have been displayed on the memorial wall in D.C., but Melissa and Bella haven’t had the opportunity to see it in person.

It’s their dream to attend the march and witness Dylan’s name on the wall—face-to-face—for the first time. I’m organizing a campaign to raise $3,000 to make that dream come true. The funds will cover travel, lodging, and participation for the week of October 18, 2025, ensuring they can be there in solidarity with fellow families affected by fentanyl.

Any donation—big or small—will bring us closer to helping Melissa and Bella honor Dylan’s memory in a meaningful and healing way.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

With gratitude,

Brian Kouri

Why This Matters:

Lost Voices of Fentanyl is a growing movement born from grief, now thousands strong and pressing for policy reform, and greater public awareness of fentanyl poisoning.

Their October 18, 2025 march is the next major gathering in Washington, D.C.—a chance for families to turn pain into purpose.

The DEA now hosts the Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit—featuring over 7,000 victims—both physically at its Arlington, VA museum and online.