Meet Dakota. Her story, as told by her mother, Danette Jernigan, helps us see hope springing forth from tragedy.

The unfortunate connection among the founders and leaders of JoCo Angels is leading other parents to rewrite the next chapter of their child's story. In the wake of Dakota's 2019 opioid death, Danette has garnered the strength needed to occupy a platform allowing her to reach children and their parents and let the stories change course while innocence is still on their side.

The pain of Dakota's tragic loss won't ever go away for Danette and mothers who find themselves in similar situations, but the pain can be avoided by those who take time to listen.

For more information and resources concerning opioid addiction and support for its victims, visit www.JoCoAngels.com