7th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month

 The 7th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Troutman’s ESC Park (338 North Avenue behind Town Hall). Rain location is the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center.

The event spreads the word about recovery, prevention, treatment and education assistance related to substance use and mental illness issues during National Recovery Month.

This FREE, family-friendly event, featuring a concert by Uptown Party Band, will celebrate the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with words from three inspiring speakers as well as community leaders. 

Kids activities, including magician Mr. Marvel, a balloon artist, a splash pad and playground, petting zoo, face painting, martial arts and dance performances, photo booth, art exhibit, and games and crafts, will also add to the fun.

A free catered dinner of hotdogs, water, and side items will also be served. Other treats will be distributed by individual vendors.

Many vendors associated with mental health, substance misuse, recovery, and other helping agencies will be on hand, and adults can take a "walk" around the event area, visiting the vendors with their stamp card. The completed stamp card will make adult attendees eligible for prize drawings! (Must be present to win!)

Bring your bag chairs, lawn blankets, sunscreen, kids' swimsuits, and towels and get ready for an afternoon of fun and inspiration!

Contact Kristin Blumenstein at kristin.daci@gmail.com if interested in being a vendor or volunteer (no product sales allowed).

FOR MORE INFORMATION

WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREDELLWALKFORRECOVERY

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@iredellwalkforrecovery390

2024 SPONSORS

PLATINUM: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Restoration Road Ministry, Southern Family Medicine, 

GOLD: Fifth Street Ministries, Food Lion, Iredell Free News, NAMI

SILVER: Mooresville Graded School District

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.

Now in its 36th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories that help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.

CONTACTS:

Jerry M. Campbell II, Executive Committee Chair

Email: JCampbellII@partnersbhm.org.

Debbie Page, Event Marketing

Email: debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com

Kristin Blumenstein, Vendor Coordinator

Email: kristin.daci@gmail.com

FOR HELP:

24 Hour Crisis Assistance Lines:

             Hope for NC Helpline - 1-855-587-3463

             Partners - 1-888-235-HOPE (4673)

             National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988