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The Travis James Gustavson Foundation is a South Central Minnesota nonprofit founded by the family of Travis Gustavson, who died from fentanyl poisoning at age 21 in 2021. The foundation works to raise awareness of fentanyl dangers and substance use disorder, promote prevention, and challenge the stigma that can keep people from seeking help. Its message emphasizes that addiction is a medical disease, not a moral failure, and calls for compassion rather than condemnation.

The foundation carries out community outreach at county fairs, local festivals, and public events, sharing information and connecting with residents. It also provides educational presentations to schools and organizations for people of all ages, addressing substance misuse and disorder. In addition, the organization distributes Narcan free of charge to anyone who wants to carry it. Donations support these advocacy, education, and prevention efforts, which rely on community generosity. Through its work, the foundation seeks to help protect young people, make life-saving resources more accessible, and honor its promise to keep raising awareness so fewer families experience the loss of a loved one.