Son's Fentanyl Death: Family Turns Pain into Purpose

A young man's life, Webb Glanton, was tragically ended in March by fentanyl-laced pills. This devastating event followed a severe car crash on February 8, 2023, on Stinnett Hollow Road in Athens, Alabama. Webb, then 21, remained with the other driver until paramedics arrived, but she was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was charged with vehicular homicide, though drug and alcohol tests came back negative.

Following the crash, Webb struggled with his mental health, diagnosed with PTSD and prescribed medication. Despite a year of therapy and a brief period of recovery, his anxiety intensified, leading to unpredictable behavior and drug experimentation. He began purchasing Xanax on the street, and tragically, a batch was laced with fentanyl, leading to his death.

In the wake of this profound loss, Webb's family has created the Webb Glanton Foundation. Their mission is to turn their pain into purpose by spreading awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and addiction. The foundation also features a 'Memory Wall' for others to share their stories, emphasizing that every statistic represents a person deeply loved.