Davis Schneider, Emergent BioSolutions Partner

Davis Schneider, a player for the Toronto Blue Jays, has partnered with Emergent BioSolutions, the manufacturer of Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray, to raise awareness about the drug's ability to reverse opioid overdoses. Schneider's older brother died of an opioid overdose in 2020, motivating him to become a paid spokesperson for the company. The partnership aims to reduce the stigma associated with opioid overdoses and encourage the public to carry naloxone kits, which are available for free in Canada. Data from the Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canada — Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Act indicates a severe opioid crisis in Canada, with thousands of deaths that could potentially be prevented by timely naloxone administration. Schneider advocates for naloxone kits to be as readily available in public places as fire extinguishers or first-aid kits.