Fort Myers nonprofit honors families who lost loved one to overdose

A father’s personal tragedy has transformed into a lifeline for people struggling with addiction in Southwest Florida.

Kimmie’s Recovery Zone hosted its fourth annual Party in the Park event in Fort Myers on Saturday, connecting people with resources including treatment centers and mental health facilities.

WATCH: Families gather to remember loved ones lost to addiction:

‘They’re not alone:’ Fort Myers nonprofit honors families who lost loved one to overdose

The event is part of National Recovery Month, Kimmie’s Recovery Zone CEO Heidi Webb said. Al Kinkle said he founded the nonprofit after his daughter, Kimberly, died from fentanyl poisoning in 2015…

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