Special to IFN
The 7th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be held on Saturday, September 28, at ESC Park, located at 338 North Avenue in Troutman.
The event, which runs from 4 to 7 p.m., spreads the word about recovery, prevention, treatment and education assistance related to substance use and mental illness issues during National Recovery Month.
This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with words from three inspiring speakers as well as community leaders.
The Uptown Party Band will perform. Kids activities, including magician Mr. Marvel, a balloon artist, a splash pad and playground, petting zoo, face painting, martial arts and dance performances, photo booth, art exhibit, and games and crafts, will also add to the fun.
A free dinner of hotdogs, water, and side items will be served. Other treats will be available from onsite vendors.
Organizations and businesses associated with mental health, substance misuse, recovery, and other helping agencies will be on hand. Adults can take a “walk” around the event area, visiting the vendors with their stamp card. A completed stamp card will make adult attendees eligible for prize drawings. (Must be present to win.)
Bring your bag chairs, lawn blankets, sunscreen, kids’ swimsuits, and towels and get ready for an afternoon of fun and inspiration!
EVENT SPONSORS
♦ Platinum: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Restoration Road Ministry, Southern Family Medicine
♦ Gold: Fifth Street Ministries, Food Lion, Iredell Free News, NAMI
♦ Silver: Mooresville Graded School District
♦ Bronze: Foundry House, Sawyer Insurance, Turning Point Family Services
LEARN MORE
Contact Kristin Blumenstein at kristin.daci@gmail.com if interested in being a vendor or volunteer. (No product sales are allowed. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/
FOR HELP
24 Hour Crisis Assistance Lines
♦ Hope for NC Helpline – 1-855-587-3463
♦ Partners – 1-888-235-HOPE (4673)
♦ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988