Chatham County is rolling out the welcome mat for its annual Recovery Celebration 5K & Kids Fun Run, set to take place at Chatham Middle School. Scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event seeks to honor those who've overcome substance abuse, while simultaneously fostering a broader understanding of mental health and substance use disorders. The celebration, now in its fifth year, emphasizes the inclusive message that "Recovery is for Everyone," and is widely supported by local groups.
With various agencies such as Chatham Drug Free, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Prevention Partnership on Controlled Substances, and the Chatham County Public Health Department backing the day, the event promises to not only honour past successes but also to potentially inspire individuals currently contemplating treatment. According to an article from https://www.chathamcountync.gov, this communal gathering is a space where individuals like Brian Blackwell, Nick Hollander, Kristin VanRavenstein, and Katie Hale, who epitomize "the spirit of recovery," are celebrated. Their journeys serve to reassure and embolden others to possibly take the first step on their own paths to recovery.
Interactive elements of the Recovery Celebration are non-lacking, with a 5K & Fun Run kicking off the proceedings post check-in at 10:30 a.m. Community vendors are expected to be readily available, well-equipped with information and support resources for attendees. The festivities involved are family-suitable, featuring not just testimonies of resilience but also music, games, and free food. As proclaimed by Chatham County's announcement, it's a full package designed to cheer, resonate with, and give back to those in recovery.
For more detailed info regarding the Recovery Celebration 5K & Kids Fun Run or to obtain answers to specific inquiries, stakeholders are encouraged to directly reach out to Renita Foxx, the director of Chatham County Court Programs, at 919-614-1098 or through her email, [email protected]. All are invited to partake in this celebratory event, with the earnest intention to bridge the gap between those who have endured the tough journey to sobriety and those who may yet have to courageously embark on it. For those looking to register or learn more, details can be found at the event's site, linked previously.
