Walk this Saturday, October 21
WHAT: Shatterproof, a national nonprofit focused on reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America, will host an event on Saturday, October 21. The Washington, D.C. community will come together and support families, friends, neighbors, and colleagues impacted by the disease of addiction. More than 46 million Americans ages 12 and older identify as having a substance use disorder (SUD) in the U.S. D.C. has the third highest prevalence of SUDs in the U.S. The Shatterproof Walk gives the community the opportunity to bring the disease of addiction into the light and share inspiring stories of hope and recovery. Participants will unite to engage in several activities geared toward ending the stigma associated with SUDs, including a walk.
Other highlights include:
- The Shatterproof Community Resource Village will showcase substance use
disorder resources from local organizations. - Participants will be able to select a bracelet that speaks to them personally to
represent why they are participating in the Shatterproof Walk — whether it be in
memorial of a loved one, for themselves in recovery, or to show their support to
those who have SUDs. - An opening ceremony will profile local walkers touched by addiction and recognize top teams, fundraisers and leading event sponsors.
Funds raised from the walk will support Shatterproof’s work in advocating for changes in federal and state policy as well as programming focused on saving lives and changing the conversation about addiction.
For more information or to register for the Shatterproof Walk event, visit: shatterproofwalk.org/dc
WHO:
Shatterproof executives:
Gary Mendell, Founder and CEO
Kirsten Suto Seckler, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Kevin Roy, Chief Public Policy Officer
Shatterproof Ambassador:
Alexandra Skouzes, Shatterproof Patient Ambassador who is 5 years in recovery from an opioid use disorder and is a Certified Nursing Assistant
Local influencer:
Laura Silverman @wearesober
Emcee:
NBC Washington anchor, Joseph Olmo
*All available for interviews
WHEN:
Saturday, October 21, 2023
8:00 a.m. Site opens
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins
9:30 a.m. Walk begins
11:00 a.m. Walk ends
WHERE:
National Harbor
165 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745
Shatterproof extends sincere thanks to the sponsors of the Shatterproof Walk:
Champion Sponsors: Deloitte, Elevance Health Foundation, Indivior, Mariner Wealth Advisers, and Pacira
Signature Sponsors: Allmed, Braeburn, CHUBB, ICG Advisors, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and SoundCloud
Exclusive Event Sponsor: G-P (Globall Made Possible)
Gold Sponsors: Captivate, HEI Hotels + Resorts, Lockton, and Flywheel Data
Media Sponsors: iHeartRadio's HOT 99.5, NBC4 Washington and Lemonada Media
ABOUT SHATTERPROOF:
Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the addiction treatment system in the U.S. Shatterproof is focused on guiding society, especially families, through the complexities of a substance use disorder; informing the public on prevention, treatment and recovery from addiction; and educating the public to reduce addiction stigma to ensure that people who use substances or have a substance use disorder can live healthy and fulfilled lives. Find Shatterproof on Facebook, X and YouTube: @ShatterproofHQ or follow them on Instagram: @weareshatterproof. To learn more, visit www.Shatterproof.org.
CONTACT:
Lauren Lawson-Zilai
Shatterproof
press@shatteproof.org
