5th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery

338 North Avenue,Troutman NC 28166

17 September, 2022

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5th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month (IREDELL COUNTY) The 5th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Troutman’s ESC Park (338 North Avenue be- hind Town Hall). Rain date is September 24. Please sign up for FREE tickets to help us with head count for food purchasing! 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 Pepper Lewis and The Big Chiefs (formerly The Audiophiles) with a wide variety of music from 1970s through today, will cele- brate the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with words from inspiring speakers and community leaders. Billy Buck of WAME Radio will be serving as emcee. Kids activities, a splash pad and play- ground, photo booth, art exhibit, and crafts will be available. A free catered dinner of bagged hamburgers, hotdogs, and side items, prepared by G4G Min- istries, will also be served. Water is provided through the generosity of Niagara Bottling. 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 punchcard will make attendees eligible for prize drawings! 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 931-304-7038 or [email protected] if interested in being a vendor (no product sales allowed). 2022 SPONSORS PLATINUM: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Partners, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Southern Family Medicine GOLD: Addiction Recovery Medical Services, Fifth Street Ministries, Iredell Free News, WAME BRONZE: Foundry House, Iredell Health System, NAMI, Planet Fitness, 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 "RECOVERY IS FOR EVERYONE: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community." Now in its 32nd 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 treat- ment 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 re- covery 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: [email protected]. Debbie Page, Event Marketing Email: [email protected] Kristin Blumenstein, Vendor Coordinator EMAIL: [email protected]. 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 - 1-800-273-8255 DACI IREDELL COUNTY SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCE GUIDE: http://daciredell.org/wp- content/uploads/Iredell-SU-Resource-Guide-3rd-Edition.pdf