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Event: Rally for Recovery! 2010

On September 25, 2010 recovery community organizations and our allies hosted walks, rallies and other events to put a face and a voice on recovery. Check out whether there's an event in September near you!

Don’t forget to post your events on the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month web site.

Please send us the best pictures with captions from your event so that we can post them on our web site or use them in our publications!

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Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Washington, DC

Event:
Frederick's Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Frederick County Health Department
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
Frederick
Location:
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
ally to support National Recovery Month in Frederick County Maryland. A community-wide celebration to include a proclamation presentation, personal testimonies on recovery, informational booths, live entertainment, children's activities and more.
Contact:
Santita Prather
Phone:
301-600-3289
Email:
sprather@frederickcountymd.gov

Delaware

Event:
Frederick's Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Frederick County Health Department
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
Frederick
Location:
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
ally to support National Recovery Month in Frederick County Maryland. A community-wide celebration to include a proclamation presentation, personal testimonies on recovery, informational booths, live entertainment, children's activities and more.
Contact:
Santita Prather
Phone:
301-600-3289
Email:
sprather@frederickcountymd.gov

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Event:
Rally 'Round Recovery
Organization:
Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues
Event Date:
2012-09-08
Time:
9:30am to 2:30pm
City:
Joliet
Location:
Bicentennial Park, Joliet, IL
Description:
Entertainment, local officals, resource fair, children's activities, food and stories from people in recovery
Contact:
Robert Snipes
Phone:
630-336-1580
Email:
rsnipes@steppingstonestreatment.com
Website:
www.steppingstonestreatment.com
Event:
CRCC/IAEC Recovery olympics and Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Chicago Recovery Community Coalition/Illinois Association of Extended Care
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
9:00am -2:00pm
City:
Chicago
Location:
Chicago Park district
Agenda:
Welcoming ceremony facilitated by Mayor of Chicago. Basketball, volleyball and 40 yard dash competitions by adults and children. Awards for competition culminating with Walk and Rally for Recovery. Food & Refreshments will be served.
Description:
Recovery sporting competition events and walk ending with a Rally. Invited guests: Mayor, State Reps and Illinois Department of Human services.
Contact:
Dora Dantzler-Wright
Phone:
773.398.2305
Email:
ddantzler@hcenter.org
Website:
TBA

Indiana

Event:
Rally 'Round Recovery
Organization:
Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues
Event Date:
2012-09-08
Time:
9:30am to 2:30pm
City:
Joliet
Location:
Bicentennial Park, Joliet, IL
Description:
Entertainment, local officals, resource fair, children's activities, food and stories from people in recovery
Contact:
Robert Snipes
Phone:
630-336-1580
Email:
rsnipes@steppingstonestreatment.com
Website:
www.steppingstonestreatment.com
Event:
Rally for Recovery 2012
Organization:
People Advocating Recovery
Event Date:
2012-09-22
Time:
11Am to 3PM
City:
Louisville
Location:
Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
A celebration of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and will feature people in recovery and their family members telling their stories. Voter education and registration will also be a component of this year’s event. Rally for Recovery 2011 will also feature live music and free food. Rally for Recovery 2012 is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Mike Barry
Phone:
502-552-8573
Email:
mike.barry@peopleadvocatingrecovery.org
Website:
www.peopleadvocatingrecovery.org/

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Event:
Rally for Recovery 2012
Organization:
People Advocating Recovery
Event Date:
2012-09-22
Time:
11Am to 3PM
City:
Louisville
Location:
Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
A celebration of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and will feature people in recovery and their family members telling their stories. Voter education and registration will also be a component of this year’s event. Rally for Recovery 2011 will also feature live music and free food. Rally for Recovery 2012 is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Mike Barry
Phone:
502-552-8573
Email:
mike.barry@peopleadvocatingrecovery.org
Website:
www.peopleadvocatingrecovery.org/

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Event:
Frederick's Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Frederick County Health Department
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
Frederick
Location:
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
ally to support National Recovery Month in Frederick County Maryland. A community-wide celebration to include a proclamation presentation, personal testimonies on recovery, informational booths, live entertainment, children's activities and more.
Contact:
Santita Prather
Phone:
301-600-3289
Email:
sprather@frederickcountymd.gov

Massachusetts

Event:
4th Annual Worcester Cares About Recovery Walk and Celebration
Organization:
Everyday Miracles
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
City:
Worcester
Location:
Institute Park, Worcester, MA
Agenda:
10 am Walk Warm up 11 am Walk 12 pm Celebration begins with speakers, live entertainment, sober activities and food!
Description:
This is Worcester's 4th annual city wide celebration of recovery from substance abuse .Each year across the country, millions of people are entering treatment for substance abuse and successfully joining millions on the “road” to recovery. We know that recovery works and that people in recovery are leading successful, responsible lives as productive members of their communities. Worcester, once again, is joining with voices across the nation in celebrating the success of recovery with our 4th Annual Worcester Cares about Recovery Walk and Celebration. People in recovery, family members, friends, healthcare professionals and local elected officials will unite to show that treatment works and recovery is possible. If you are in recovery, know someone who is in recovery, support recovery, or know someone who needs to learn about recovery, join us in this celebration. There will be a free BBQ luncheon, live entertainment, kid’s activities and information and education on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.
Contact:
Athena Haddon
Phone:
508-799-6221
Email:
athena.haddon@spectrumsys.org
Website:
www.everydaymiraclesprsc.org

Michigan

Event:
Rally 'Round Recovery
Organization:
Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues
Event Date:
2012-09-08
Time:
9:30am to 2:30pm
City:
Joliet
Location:
Bicentennial Park, Joliet, IL
Description:
Entertainment, local officals, resource fair, children's activities, food and stories from people in recovery
Contact:
Robert Snipes
Phone:
630-336-1580
Email:
rsnipes@steppingstonestreatment.com
Website:
www.steppingstonestreatment.com
Event:
Dawn Farm 39th Anniversary Jamboree
Organization:
Dawn Farm
Event Date:
2012-09-09
Time:
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
City:
Ann Arbor
Location:
Dawn Farm, 6633 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197-6609
Agenda:
1:00pm to 4:30pm – Silent Auction 2:30pm - Award ceremony 2:45pm - Live auction Fun and activities – all day, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Description:
When people want to have a great time while supporting a great cause, they head for the annual Dawn Farm Jamboree. The Jamboree is a family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including great live music all day by a popular band, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, lots of games and activities for children, a rock climbing wall, tours of the 74 acre farm, and live and silent auctions and a gift table with a variety of donated goods and services, many at bargain prices! Food and beverages will be available. Our “Fellow Traveler” award ceremony will honor one or more supporters for their contributions to Dawn Farm and the recovering community. Dawn Farm welcomes old friends and new friends to join us and share in celebrating our successes in helping people with alcohol and other drug addictions become part of the recovering community, and to celebrate the tremendous power of hope, recovery and community in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire society. Funds raised from the sales and auctions will help defray treatment costs for individuals who need help and lack resources.
Contact:
Nancy Thom
Phone:
734-485-8725
Email:
info@dawnfarm.org
Website:
www.dawnfarm.org/events/jamboree

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

Event:
"2012 RECOVERY IS A REALITY"
Organization:
Cazenovia Recovery Systems. Inc.
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
8am to 2 pm.
City:
Buffalo
Location:
McCarthy Park, Buffalo New York.
Agenda:
The agenda is to show the community that recovery is a reality and it benefits everyone....
Description:
The event is to celebration the recovery community. The event will consist of a 3k run/walk, a speaker Jam and a cookout.
Contact:
Jonathan Bush
Phone:
716 852-4331 ext 315
Email:
jbush@cazenoviarecovery.org
Website:
www.cazenoviarecovery.org

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Event:
Rally for Recovery 2012
Organization:
People Advocating Recovery
Event Date:
2012-09-22
Time:
11Am to 3PM
City:
Louisville
Location:
Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
A celebration of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and will feature people in recovery and their family members telling their stories. Voter education and registration will also be a component of this year’s event. Rally for Recovery 2011 will also feature live music and free food. Rally for Recovery 2012 is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Mike Barry
Phone:
502-552-8573
Email:
mike.barry@peopleadvocatingrecovery.org
Website:
www.peopleadvocatingrecovery.org/

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Event:
Explore Recovery Today
Organization:
Crawford County Drug & Alcohol
Event Date:
2012-09-07
Time:
10:00-2:00
City:
Meadville
Location:
900 Water Street, Downtown Mall, Meadville Pa 16335
Agenda:
Invocation, Proclamation, Clean Count Down, Recovery Speakers, Raffle Drawings.
Description:
Tables of information throughout the Downtown Mall 10am-2pm. Ceremoney 11-1:00 with recovery speakers and raffle drawings.
Contact:
Cheryl Nelson or Judith Stine
Phone:
814-724-4100
Email:
cnelson@ccdaec.org
Event:
Frederick's Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Frederick County Health Department
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
Frederick
Location:
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
ally to support National Recovery Month in Frederick County Maryland. A community-wide celebration to include a proclamation presentation, personal testimonies on recovery, informational booths, live entertainment, children's activities and more.
Contact:
Santita Prather
Phone:
301-600-3289
Email:
sprather@frederickcountymd.gov
Event:
PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2012
Organization:
PRO-ACT, The Council of Southeast PA
Event Date:
2012-09-22
Time:
8:00 am to 1:30 pm
City:
Doylestown
Location:
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Agenda:
9:00 am Walk Begins 10:30 am Post-Walk Program Begins
Description:
The purpose of the PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! is to raise awareness that drug and alcohol addiction is a public health concern; overcome stigma; put a positive face on recovery; provide hope that people do recover; honor the people and organizations that provide services for the recovery community; show solidarity; and honor those who have not survived this disease.
Contact:
Fred Martin
Phone:
215-223-7700
Email:
fmartin@councilsepa.org
Website:
www.recoverywalks.org

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Event:
Frederick's Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Frederick County Health Department
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
Frederick
Location:
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
ally to support National Recovery Month in Frederick County Maryland. A community-wide celebration to include a proclamation presentation, personal testimonies on recovery, informational booths, live entertainment, children's activities and more.
Contact:
Santita Prather
Phone:
301-600-3289
Email:
sprather@frederickcountymd.gov

Washington

West Virginia

Event:
Frederick's Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Frederick County Health Department
Event Date:
2012-09-15
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
Frederick
Location:
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
ally to support National Recovery Month in Frederick County Maryland. A community-wide celebration to include a proclamation presentation, personal testimonies on recovery, informational booths, live entertainment, children's activities and more.
Contact:
Santita Prather
Phone:
301-600-3289
Email:
sprather@frederickcountymd.gov

Wisconsin

Event:
Rally 'Round Recovery
Organization:
Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues
Event Date:
2012-09-08
Time:
9:30am to 2:30pm
City:
Joliet
Location:
Bicentennial Park, Joliet, IL
Description:
Entertainment, local officals, resource fair, children's activities, food and stories from people in recovery
Contact:
Robert Snipes
Phone:
630-336-1580
Email:
rsnipes@steppingstonestreatment.com
Website:
www.steppingstonestreatment.com

Wyoming