When Vernon songwriter Jim Mennear first penned "Missing Child" in 1993, it was born from a moment of panic—the terrifying minutes when his son vanished from their backyard, only to be found safe shortly after. The song, later used by Child Find Canada and featured in a MuchMusic video, originally aimed to shed light on the fear experienced by parents of missing children. Fast-forward to 2025: the track has taken on a far deeper resonance for Mennear, following the tragic loss of his adult son, Aaron, to an opioid overdose. Now reworked, "Missing Child" serves as a heartfelt tribute to Aaron and two nieces, transforming personal grief into a powerful statement on the devastating realities of addiction and loss.

At Moms Stop the Harm, we invite you to organize or join an IOAD event in your community. Together, we honour our loved ones, support those living with substance use, and demand change.

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure clear and consistent messaging, we want to provide some important guidelines regarding public commentary and media interactions.

As you continue the incredible work you do to support MSTH and its mission to end substance use related stigma, harms, and death, we want to share some guidelines regarding planning advocacy events in your communities.