More than 1,000 people
came out to Icahn Stadium on September 20th to show their support for men and
women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at the 9th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. WPIX reporter Jay Dow emceed
the event, which also featured fitness competitions, zumba lessons, and children’s
races and activities.
NYC Mayor Bill de
Blasio, though unable to attend, sent a message of support: “My most important responsibilities
as Mayor are to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers and provide people
across the five boroughs with access to the resources they need to live good and
fulfilling lives. For nearly five decades, Odyssey House has done just that, helping
those struggling with substance abuse and people living with HIV/AIDS and
mental illness to improve their lives...I am proud to join with all those
gathered here at Icahn Stadium in applauding Odyssey House for its commitment
to helping those in need, and together, we look forward to even more New
Yorkers benefiting from its important work.”
Participants
included clients from other NYC-based treatment agencies, friends and family of
people in recovery, as well as representatives from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services (OASAS)
and our corporate partners. If you were unable to make it, check out this short news clip by Jay Dow, and visit our Flickr page to see the photos.
Thank you to everyone for making Run for Your Life
such a successful event!
Last Saturday, thousands of recovery supporters and treatment programs from across the state joined Odyssey House to celebrate recovery at the 5th Annual Run for Your Life 5K, part of the 3rd Annual New York Recovery Rally.More photos and videos to come, but in the meantime check out this clip from WABC-TV Eyewitness News on the day's events.Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants and volunteers for making our 5th race such a success! Your support makes a real difference in the lives of families struggling to get back on their feet; teenagers working towards a brighter future; and senior citizens determined to live a dignified drug-free life. See you next September!
Celebrate Your Story Matters Day with Odyssey House, the Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), NYS legislators and hundreds of recovery supporters this Monday in Albany. We'll be sending a number of our residents to this second annual recovery rally and press event, hosted by OASAS. Your Story Matters Day celebrates New Yorkers who are living successful, meaningful lives in recovery and highlights their dedication to breaking the cycle of addiction. It's an important part of OASAS's Your Story Matters campaign, which seeks to reduce stigma and raise awareness that "prevention is proven, treatment works and recovery is real."Two former Odyssey House residents were selected to share their inspiring stories as part of the campaign - LaQuanda and Kristina. Read their stories here or post one of your own.If you'd like to join us, download the flyer here. And if you can't make it, check back after the event for photos!
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