7th annual 'Rise for Recovery Walk' set for Sept. 12 at Canalside

Kids Escaping Drugs press release & photo

With the seventh annual “Rise for Recovery Walk” just over a week away, Kids Escaping Drugs is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Canalside, to celebrate recovery, remember loved ones lost to overdose, and show support for individuals and families affected by addiction. 

Held during National Recovery Month, the “Rise for Recovery Walk” brings together families, friends, individuals in recovery, and community members for a day centered on remembrance, connection, education and hope. 

The event is open to everyone – whether you are celebrating your own recovery, honoring someone you have lost, supporting a loved one, or simply standing with the recovery community. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 1.8-mile walk at 10:15 a.m. 

The event will feature a meaningful memorial ceremony honoring lives lost to drug overdose, as well as an opportunity to connect with local prevention, treatment and recovery resources. Following the walk, attendees are invited to enjoy lawn games and a pay-what-you-wish lunch. 

“Addiction touches so many families in our community, and no one should have to face that journey alone,” said Kristin Rozewski, marketing and events director at Kids Escaping Drugs. “The ‘Rise for Recovery Walk’ is a chance to come together, remember those we’ve lost, celebrate every recovery milestone, and remind one another that hope is always possible. We hope everyone leaves feeling supported, connected and inspired.” 

Registration for the seventh annual “Rise for Recovery Walk” is free. Register at https://www.ked.org/rise-for-recovery. 

Though this is a free event, participants are encouraged to register to help organizers prepare for the event. Every person who joins helps demonstrate that recovery is possible and that no one affected by addiction has to walk alone.

More about Kids Escaping Drugs: KED empowers adolescents and families to live a life free from the disease of addiction through community outreach, education, and early intervention. For more information, visit www.ked.org.