Meet Jack.

A beautiful story,
a cautionary tale

Jack was curious about his world and always learning. He continues to inspire me to live openly, authentically, and inquisitively.”

~ Tyler, Jack’s Brother

Jack was every young American living the dream – until he was lost overnight. It’s because of him that we’re here to wake people up to the nightmare of fentanyl.

Jack Quehl

Jack Quehl was a brilliant, fun-loving, caring son, brother, cousin and friend. From football star to National Merit Scholar, he was your all-American kid next door.

After graduating from Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Jack studied international business at the University of South Carolina (USC), studying abroad in Europe, Asia and South America. Not only did he fall hopelessly in love with world travel, he made lifelong friends everywhere he went.

At 23 years old, Jack accepted a role at an exciting startup in Baltimore. A new city, a new career, his whole life ahead of him and – so we all thought – nothing to fear.

70,000
people die every year

What happened?

A question we ask ourselves every day. Jack was a typical young guy, discovering what it’s like to be on his own. He did what so many young adults do–dabbled in recreational drugs.

Jack wasn’t an addict, he wasn’t a habitual drug user, and he never intended to take fentanyl. But the moment he did, it changed his world–and everyone else’s–forever.

Watch his story. Our hope is that a tragedy so seemingly senseless can mean something good. The rest of Jack’s story begins with you.

Do it For (Your) Jack

Who’s the loved one in your life that needs to know about fentanyl? You have the power to change their story.

Know
the facts.

Understand the scale of the fentanyl threat.

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Have the Conversation.

Take courage, have the talk – and know what to say.

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Share your story.

Jack isn’t the only one. It hurts to tell, but your story can save others.

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Wear it for Jack.

Proudly spread the DOITFORJACK message wherever you go.

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Hear what his friends had to say

Fentanyl related deaths have almost doubled since 2019

A determined foundation

born from loss

Driven by love, we’re an ever-growing family that’s spreading information, courage and hope. Here’s why we do it for our Jack – and all young adults with bright futures yet ahead.

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