Helen Jennens, Kelowna, BC

Helen Jennens was the 12th member to join MSTH in 2016 after the death of her son Tyler to a fentanyl poisoning.

She became the leadership member for the Okanagan. Helen’s advocacy began in 2012 after she lost her son Rian to a prescription drug overdose.

She continues to challenge the poor use of Pharmanet records. Helen has been a public member on the Inquiry Committee of The College of BC Pharmacists for the past five years.

As long as people are dying from toxic drugs, Helen will continue to fight.