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Amanda’s mom, Donna McAuley, is on a mission to raise awareness and make sure other families don’t have to feel the pain she is… and it’s working.
See Donna change lives, one news interview at a time.
WKBN
April 30, 2024
Auditions held for play about dangers of fentanyl and the life of Amanda McAuley
“It’s going to be a beautiful play. I mean, we’re going to show her life,” said Amanda’s mother Donna McAuley.
WFMJ
April 24, 2024
LOCAL PLAY AIMS TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT DRUG DANGERS
The play will be in memory of Amanda McAuley, who died last year from taking street-laced fentanyl.
The BusinessJournal
April 23, 2024
The story of a promising young woman from Poland, Ohio, who died last year of a fentanyl overdose is being made into a stage play and movie.
WYTV - Hometown Heros
March 27, 2024
Hometown Hero raises awareness about fentanyl in memory of her daughter.
A.M.WakeUpCall would like to personally thank Kyle Alexander, the reporter dedicated to our cause and has played a huge role in helping spread the word about our mission. He was the reporter that awarded Donna with the Hometown Heros award. Thank you!
VIP Café Show:
February 5, 2024
LISTEN: Donna McAuley’s Journey From Grief to Advocacy
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The VIP Café Show with Debbie Larson and Greg Smith features conversations with local professionals who make an impact in our community.
WKBN 27 News
September 30, 2023
Local nonprofit A.M. WakeUpCall had its first annual A.M. WakeUp Walk this morning. It honored all those who bravely battled against fentanyl.
It was put together in under one month.
Hundreds of walkers from around northeast Ohio gathered at Poland Seminary High School. They walked a 5-mile route around Poland.
WKBN 27 News
September 2, 2023
Through impactful billboards and their upcoming inaugural A.M. Wakeup Walk, they aim to both educate the community about fentanyl's risks and pay tribute to those who have lost loved ones to drug-related issues. This 5-mile walk, set to begin at Poland Seminary High School on September 30th, welcomes participation from those affected by drug-related losses and offers shuttle services for those unable to complete the entire route.
WKBN
August 31, 2023
Local organizations spread the word during International Overdose Awareness Day. A.M. Wake Up Call is a local nonprofit helping bring awareness to dangerous fentanyl and drug use.
WFMJ 21 News
August 8, 2023
Watch Donna McAuley talk about the importance of raising awareness around the dangers on fentanyl, announce our first annual walkathon, and share more about Amanda’s story that lead to her fatal overdose.
Youngstown Click - Be Connected
July 13, 2023
LISTEN to hear the behind the scenes story from her Mom, Donna McAuley. She is committed to helping make sure that other local kids don't make the same mistakes. We are joined in the conversation by Ron King, addiction counselor and behavior modification counselor.
by: Gerry Ricciutti, Chelsea Simeon
WKBN 27 News
July 10, 2023
A local woman who lost her daughter to a fentanyl overdose said the billboards she has placed around the Valley are starting new conversations about the drug.
by: Kyle Alexander
NBC
July 7, 2023
Ohio mom joins senator in announcing ‘Fend off Fentanyl Act’ in Youngstown.
by: Gerry Ricciutti, Chelsea Simeon
WKBN 27 First News
May 18, 2023
Local mother speaks out about fentanyl after losing daughter.
by: Kyle Alexander