Special to Iredell Free News
The 6th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at ESC Park, located at 338 North Avenue in Troutman.
The event spreads the word about recovery, prevention, treatment and education assistance related to substance use and mental illness issues during National Recovery Month.
Please register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iredell-walk-for-recovery-tickets-694877225487 to help with planning.
This free, family-friendly event, featuring a concert by LeeD Not Follow, will celebrate the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with encouraging words from three inspiring speakers as well as community leaders.
Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Shane Nixon will be serving as emcee. Kids activities, including an appearance by magician Mr. Marvel, a splash pad and playground, petting zoo, face painting, martial arts and dance performances, photo booth, art exhibit, and games and crafts, will add to the fun.
Free hotdogs and side items, prepared by Waffle Chick Food Truck, will also be served. Water is provided by Niagara.
Many vendors associated with mental health, substance misuse, recovery, and other helping agencies will be on hand, and a “walk” around the event area visiting the vendors with your stamp card will make attendees eligible for prize drawings! (Must be present to win.)
Bring your bag chairs, lawn blankets, sunscreen, kids’ swimsuits, and towels for an afternoon of fun and inspiration!
Contact Kristin Blumenstein at kristin@daciredell.com if interested in being a vendor. No product sales are allowed.
The rain date is October 7.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
♦ WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/
♦ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREDELLWALKFORRECOVERY
♦ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@iredellwalkforrecovery390
2023 Sponsors
♦ PLATINUM: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Southern Family Medicine
♦ GOLD: Fifth Street Ministries, Iredell Free News, Iredell-Statesville Schools, NAMI
♦ SILVER: Addiction Recovery Medical Services (ARMS)
♦ BRONZE: Foundry House, Sawyer Insurance, Turning Point Family Services
ABOUT NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
Each September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and celebrate the individuals living in recovery. This year’s theme is “HOPE IS REAL. RECOVERY IS REAL.”