Get Involved
By getting involved with The Power of Recovery Walk you can show that recovery is real, possible and powerful. You can help reduce stigma, show your support for recovery and make a difference in the lives of those still struggling.
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.--Anne Frank
Join Us at the Walk
Sign up to walk (as an individual or team)>>
Help Us Spread the Word
Purchase Recovery Walk merchandise>>
Recruit members of your own team (pdf)>>
Share information about the Walk with a friend (pdf)>>
Request and circulate promotional materials>>
Write a letter to the Editor describing the event (pdf)>>
Send an announcement to your local newspaper (pdf)>>
Sponsor or Support the Walk
Getting Involved FAQs
What is Recovery Month?
Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September. Recovery Month highlights the societal benefits of sbustance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers, and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month also encourages citizens to take action to help expand and improve the availability of effective substance abuse treatment for those in need.
Who should get involved in The Power of Recovery Walk?
That's simple--anyone and everyone who supports recovery in their home, workplace, community and life. By putting a positive face on recovery and showing your support for those who choose recovery, you can show others that supporting recovery is one if the most powerful and rewarding things you can do.
Who should I tell about The Power of Recovery Walk?
Anyone you know in recovery or someone you know who may be struggling with addiction. Tell your family members, friends and neighbors, too! Why not pass along the information to your boss, co-workers, clients and vendors? And we encourage you to educate public officials, clergy and anyone who impacts decisions on recovery treatment.
What does sponsorship provide?
Your sponsorship dolars help defray costs as we continue to grow 2007 Power of Recovery Walk each year but most importantly help support the Alcohol/Drug 24 Hour Help Line (ADHL). ADHL is a confidential telephone service providing assistance and guidance for people with alcohol and other drug-related problems in Washington State. They are a nonprofit organization that operates on a shoestring budget and deserves all the support we can give them with the important work they do every day.
If I join the email list, what kind of email can I expect to receive?
Our Recovery Events Mailing List is only used to communicate with you about recovery-related events including The Power of Recovery Walk. We do not sell or rent our mailing list and we respect your anonymity so we never include your email as part of a list when we send out emails. For The Power of Recovery Walk, you should expect to receive 1 to 2 emails a month providing information about schedules, activities, etc. You can opt out at any time.
