PASCACK VALLEY—The time is now to pre-register for Alumni in Recovery’s “A Walk to Remember,” set for April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westvale Park, 235 Harrington Ave., Westwood.
The event supports addiction awareness and recovery. Rain date is May 1. Participation is $20 by pre-registration, or $25 after Feb. 22.
The event includes remarks by prominent community leaders and a tribute to first responders led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. It will feature food and interactive displays. Attendees may stroll at their leisure; the walk isn’t timed.
Registration will continue through April 24. Onsite registration is welcome and encouraged. No one will be turned away for lack of admission fees.
Sponsorships are available. Corporate sponsor is Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
About Alumni in Recovery
Alumni in Recovery, a non-profit organization of dedicated young adults who are now living in recovery and abstinent from all drugs and alcohol, provides a safe and reliable program to heighten awareness, hope, and resources for our local communities.
It says, “We aim to end the stigma of the disease of addiction by sharing our stories with middle and high school students, parents and communities. As AinR volunteers, we speak openly about our struggles with addiction and how we overcame them.”
AinR says, “Our recovery members are abstinent from all mind-altering drugs, including alcohol. They are responsible, local young adults living in the community, rebuilding their lives and actively living a life of recovery.”
Its Parent Program helps change perceptions. “Our town and school based events for parents/adults is intended to help them navigate the addiction landscape. These events typically consist of two AinR members and a bereaved parent sharing their personal stories of loss. These events bring together real life voices to change the perception of substance abuse and addiction.”
And the organization says parents speak from their hearts. “As an act of love and caring, our volunteers do not expect anything other than the gratitude that comes from helping others. It is their hope that Alumni in Recovery helps others better understand this deadly disease — all with the desire to help save lives.”
For more information and to register for the walk, visit alumniinrecovery.org.