Fourth Rise Up Against Addiction Event in Boston 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 Sunday, October 2 for the Boston community to Rise Up Against Addiction and support family, friends, neighbors and colleagues 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 stigma associated with substance use disorder, including a 5K walk.
Other highlights include:
- The Shatterproof Community Resource Village, showcasing substance use disorder resources from local organizations
- The Memorial Gallery, featuring an area dedicated to photos and stories of lost loved ones
- Celebrate Recovery Wall, an interactive space to unite and celebrate with hundreds of others in recovery
- An opening ceremony profiling local walkers touched by addiction and recognition of top teams, fundraisers 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:
www.shatterproofwalk.org/boston
WHO: Local families touched by addiction and leading event sponsors.
Shatterproof executives: Gary Mendell, founder and CEO
WHEN: Sunday, October 2, 2022
8:00 a.m. Site opens
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins
9:30 a.m. Walk begins
WHERE: Franklin Park
1 Franklin Park Rd
Boston, MA 02121
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.
