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Brett Bramble treks in tribute to his late sister Brittany

Hiker brings attention to high overdose rate
After touching the water at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Brett Bramble is ready to begin walking to San Francisco. BY MADDY LAURIA
Maddy Lauria
March 18, 2016
Showing support for Brett Bramble's journey are (l-r) Gerry Gleison, Katrina Bramble, Brandon Bramble and 4-month-old Scarlett, Brett Bramble, Pam McDaniels, 6-year-old Emery Gleeson and Traci Gleeson. BY MADDY LAURIA
Brett Bramble poses for a photo with his dog Domino and Jenny, the stroller carrying his equipment for a cross-country trek that began March 13. BY MADDY LAURIA
Pam McDaniels, left, stands with her sons Brett Bramble, center, and Brandon Bramble as Brandon prays for Brett's safety during cross-country journey to raise overdose awareness. BY MADDY LAURIA
Brett Bramble poses for a photo with (l-r) his mom, Pam McDaniels, and local women whose families have been touched by addiction Laura Mitchell, Amy Buchanan, Jean Melvin and Shiela McDowell. BY MADDY LAURIA
Brett Bramble is surrounded by family, friends and supporters before beginning a cross-country walk to pay homage to his sister Brittany, who died of a heroin overdose in 2014, and to raise awareness of overdoses across the country. BY MADDY LAURIA
Brett Bramble becomes emotional as he reaches the coast at the beginning of his cross-country journey. BY MADDY LAURIA
After saying farewell to family and friends gathered at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Brett Bramble is ready to begin walking to San Francisco. BY MADDY LAURIA
Brett Bramble's aunt, Traci Gleeson, left, and his grandmother, Carolyn Robinson, hold a sign of support for Bramble's cross-country journey to raise awareness for drug overdoses. BY MADDY LAURIA
Brett Bramble holds his 5-year-old daughter Brooke before embarking on a months-long cross-country trek. BY MADDY LAURIA
Pam McDaniels embraces her son Brett Bramble and his daughter Brooke at Cape Henlopen State Park. BY MADDY LAURIA

Two days before the 2-year anniversary of his younger sister's death, Georgia resident Brett Bramble stood on the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park and prepared for a cross-country journey.

Bramble began walking west March 13, in hopes of raising awareness about drug overdoses. At 28, his sister Brittany died of a heroin overdose, and since then, he has been raising awareness about the high rate of drug overdoses across the country.

In Lewes, Bramble was surrounded by family, friends and local supporters before beginning his 8-month journey to San Francisco. With his dog Domino by his side, he began his walk in the rain and traveled about 16 miles on his first day.

Bramble crossed into Maryland March 15 and has been blogging about his journey and the help he has received along the way. To follow his trek or to offer support, go to brettbramblewalks.com.

 

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