EMT Simone Kelly On the Opioid Overdose That Went Viral: ‘Don't Be a Bystander’

Simone Kelly, 24, a volunteer EMT, was off duty when she went viral after reviving a man with Narcan at the NY Knicks parade on June 18. Kelly shares why she's passionate about helping those with addiction.

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