Rise Up Against Addiction Event Will Continue Shatterproof’s National Campaign to End the Stigma of Addiction
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#betheproof–Shatterproof:
WHAT: Shatterproof, a national nonprofit focused on reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America, will host an event on Saturday, November 19 for the Los Angeles 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:
https://fundraise.shatterproof.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=631
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WHO: |
Emcee: Dave Price, NBC 4 NY |
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Gary Tsai, Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control for Los Angeles County Department of Public Health |
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Shatterproof Speaker: Jeff Assaf, Shatterproof Board of Directors |
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Mission Speaker: Marni Rosenzweig, Shatterproof Ambassador, Person in recovery |
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Saturday, November 19, 2022 |
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8:00 a.m. Site opens |
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9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins |
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9:30 a.m. Walk begins |
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WHERE: |
Grand Park |
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200 N Grand Ave |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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.
Contacts
Onsite Media Contact:
Lauren Lawson-Zilai
Shatterproof Senior Director of Media and PR
[email protected]
