Fourth Rise Up Against Addiction Event Will Continue Shatterproof’s
WHAT: Shatterproof, a national nonprofit focused on reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America, will host an event on Saturday, October 29 for the New York metropolitan area to rise up against addiction and support family, friends, neighbors and coworkers impacted by the disease.
The fourth Rise Up Against Addiction Walk will give 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 shame associated with substance use disorder, including a 5K walk.
Other highlights include:
- The Shatterproof Community Village, which will showcase substance use disorder resources from local organizations
- The Memorial Gallery, featuring photos and stories of lost loved ones
- Celebrate Recovery area, a space to unite with hundreds of others in recovery
- A presentation by local families touched by addiction and leading event sponsors
Revenues raised from the Rise Up Against Addiction event supports 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 Rise Up Against Addiction Walk event, visit:
WHO: Emcee: Dave Price, NBC 4 Weathercaster and Shatterproof Supporter
Shatterproof Executive: Patrick Reedy, CFRE, Chief Development Officer
Shatterproof Ambassador: Nicolette Morelli, owner of Insomnicat Media, Inc.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2022
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins
9:30 a.m. Walk begins
WHERE: Pier 84 at Hudson River Park
555 12th Avenue (Cross St. is 44th St.)
New York, NY 10036
PHOTOS: Photos and b-roll available on request
About Shatterproof:
Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S. Shatterproof harnesses the models of business, the rigor of science and the power of a national movement to create change and save lives through three pillars of work: revolutionizing the addiction treatment system, breaking down addiction-related stigmas and supporting and empowering our communities. Find Shatterproof on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube: @ShatterproofHQ or follow them on Instagram at @weareshatterproof. To learn more, visit www.Shatterproof.org.
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