Northern Ky. hosts walk to fight heroin abuse

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Channel: LOCAL 12 · 2014 · News & Politics

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INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (WKRC) -- More than 1,000 people hit the streets to bring attention to heroin abuse. The "Northern Kentucky Hates Heroin Walk" was Saturday in Independence.Runners stepped off at Simon Kenton High School. They're raising money and awareness for treatment and prevention.Good Morning, Cincinnati's John Lomax was the emcee.The event was started by northern Kentucky families impacted by the heroin epidemic.Follow us on Twitter @Local12 and LIKE us on Facebook for updates.

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