About Us
Experiencing the devastating impact of illicit fentanyl on their family, friends and community, the Michael Leonardi Foundation is committed to educating individuals, families, and communities about the dangers.
Take a moment to watch this video and learn more about the Michael Leonardi Foundation.
Thank you to Solomon Creative for the production and filming of this video.
Through awareness presentations, community outreach efforts, and speaker and music events, the foundation strives to empower individuals with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions and protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of fentanyl.
With a commitment to promoting health, safety, and well-being, the Michael Leonardi Foundation endeavors to shine a light on the risks of fentanyl and inspire action to address this pressing public health issue. Together, through awareness and education, we can work towards a future where the devastating impact of fentanyl is minimized, and communities thrive in health and safety.
Michael’s
Story
A young man with the rest of his life ahead of him, Michael was enjoying his first year of college in San Diego. Living with friends near the beach, he loved playing his guitar and making music — and adored sharing the experience with his sister who attended the same school and lived nearby. At twenty years old his journey was just beginning.
On February 24, 2020 his life was tragically lost. Michael passed away in the early morning hours from fentanyl poisoning, a powerful synthetic opioid. He was no way aware the counterfeit Percocet pill he ingested was actually a fatal dose of fentanyl. Michael was able to find this fake pill on the social media platform Snapchat, a platform where young people are easily finding these fake pills, and where there is minimal monitoring of drug traffickers and dealers targeting youth with illegal and fake drug sales. Michael was only 20 years old.
We know Michael would want to help others. He lived his life with an open heart, and believed in the power of knowledge and the importance of social justice. Michael was an empathetic soul, and had many friendships. His energy was gravitating and he would make your day with his smile. He loved his family, his friends, conversation, music, and his guitar. The foundation will move forward in Michael’s memory and with Michael’s spirit. We will forever miss Michael.
