COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Organizations across Central Virginia gathered Sunday at Fort Clifton Park in Colonial Heights to combat the stigma surrounding substance abuse. The event was inspired by one woman’s personal loss and her mission to help others.
Jill Cichowicz organized the resource fair after losing her twin brother, Scott Zebrowski, to fentanyl in 2017. The event brought together local organizations to provide resources and support for families affected by addiction.
“It’s an uncomfortable conversation to address and to talk about fentanyl and the things that are affecting our community right now,” Cichowicz said.
Cichowicz explained that her brother’s addiction began with a prescription for OxyContin following an injury. When that prescription ended, he turned to a pill from a friend that he thought was safe but turned out to be fentanyl…