ToshsStory

On October 27, 2015, my 29-year old son, Tosh Ackerman, lost his life to fentanyl poisoning.

07/14/2024

Tosh’s billboard went up on 7/1/24! This is a VERY busy road right next to Pajaro Middle School, so it will get a lot of exposure. So grateful for all the support we’ve received to make it happen.

Donate to Tosh's Story Billboard Project, organized by Carrie Luther 04/29/2024

Hi Friends,

Still doing what I can to raise awareness about Fentanyl Poisoning in Tosh’s memory. Please consider joining me in this effort by supporting the Billboard Project.

We are erecting two separate billboards in South Santa Cruz County. Tosh was born and raised in Santa Cruz Co, so this is home for him.

Based on feedback I have received, for those of you who wish to donate but prefer to not use GoFundMe, I will gladly accept checks, Venmo and PayPal. Just PM for details. Thank you in advance.🧡🖤

Donate to Tosh's Story Billboard Project, organized by Carrie Luther Hello. My name is Carrie Luther. Ever since our son Tosh passed away from Fentanyl poison… Carrie Luther needs your support for Tosh's Story Billboard Project

02/14/2024

I was in labor with this guy on Valentines Day 38 years ago ❤️ This is my 9th without him 💔

06/17/2023
Tyler ISD 04/22/2023

Here is a link to the YouTube video (embedded in the text of the content) of my keynote presentation telling Tosh’s Story in Texas Thursday night. I follow the presentation by a Tyler FBI task force member. You’ll notice the brief interruption that occurs when everyone in the room receives the tornado warning on their phones 😵‍💫

Just click on the link and then scroll down to the video, although written information is also worthwhile.

So grateful for these opportunities in his memory.

Tyler ISD Successful Student Outcomes

Father who lost son to fentanyl advocating for more awareness, education about the drug | Fox News Video 02/25/2023

Father who lost son to fentanyl advocating for more awareness, education about the drug | Fox News Video President of Victims of Illicit Drugs discusses his efforts to combat the rise of fentanyl-related poisonings

4.5 million fentanyl pills, 3,000 pounds of m**h seized during joint drug bust 02/25/2023

4.5 million fentanyl pills, 3,000 pounds of m**h seized during joint drug bust Local, state and federal authorities shared details on Thursday about a major drug bust that took three years to pull off.

02/16/2023

This is LONG overdue! Let’s hope it passes 🙏🤞🏼

02/15/2023

On the eve of your earthly birthday … Valentine’s Day … Love, Mom

Photos from ToshsStory's post 01/28/2023

Over a recent 36 hours, 3 different individuals have commented about how beautiful my pendant is and have asked about its meaning.

I am always grateful to share that it is my late son’s signature, who died in October 2015 from fentanyl poisoning at the age of 29. He took 1/4 of what he thought was Xanax.

Grateful? Yes, grateful to share ’sStory to raise awareness and save lives. That has been my mission for nearly 8 years now.

He had no idea it was counterfeit. I can’t tell it’s counterfeit, can you?

08/21/2022

August 21: National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day.

Rest In Peace Tosh ❤️

Carrie Luther - Lookout Santa Cruz 04/29/2022

Carrie Luther - Lookout Santa Cruz Carrie Luther lost her son Tosh Ackerman to a fentanyl overdose in 2015.

Man charged with murder after 2 Riverside women died from fentanyl overdoses 04/29/2022

So pleased to see this starting to happen. I hope this action will spread to other counties.

https://www.pe.com/2022/04/28/man-charged-with-murder-after-2-riverside-women-died-from-fentanyl-overdoses

Man charged with murder after 2 Riverside women died from fentanyl overdoses Peter Luis Mera Garcia, 22, has pleaded not guilty in the deaths of Sierra Rianne Rangel, 22, and Arrena Marie Mariotti, 21.

Heartbroken mother warns of fentanyl-laced fake Xanax pills flooding the US 04/18/2022

4 years have passed since this article was published and my heart breaks knowing it has gotten exceedingly worse. We need EVERYONE to shout out the increasing dangers of fentanyl poisoning in our communities.

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/heartbroken-mother-warns-fentanyl-laced-fake-xanax-pills-flooding-us-1661116

Heartbroken mother warns of fentanyl-laced fake Xanax pills flooding the US Carrie Luther's son Tosh Ackerman took a 'Xanax' to help him sleep.

04/17/2022

THIS is why we tell our children’s tragic stories. Please share and watch.

I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112) - YouTube Music 02/14/2022

Happy Heavenly Valentine’s Day, Tosher ❤️

I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112) - YouTube Music Provided to YouTube by Bad Boy Records I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112) · Puff Daddy · Faith Evans · 112 Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary- The Hits ℗ 1997 Bad Bo...

01/04/2022

A parent in a Facebook group I belong to posted this today. I think it worthy of sharing here to demonstrate the enormity of the problem. Pretty alarming. Please share.

Think about this comparison below and ask yourself where is the sense of urgency to deal with the historic drug crisis in the United States? WAY TOO MANY YOUNG AMERICANS ARE DYING DAILY from the poisonous fentanyl as the Mexican cartels work with Chinese transnational criminals.

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