Race Toward Recovery
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Barboursville, West Virginia
$30.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Barboursville, Cabell, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the uplifting third annual Race Toward Recovery! This exciting 5K event, starting at 8 A.M. at Barboursville Park near Lake William, aims to raise crucial funds for PROACT, which provides essential support services for individuals in recovery from addiction. With individual advance registration at just $25 for runners and walkers, and $30 on race day, participants can contribute to a cause that directly impacts lives in the community.
The Race Toward Recovery not only promotes physical fitness but also strengthens community ties and awareness regarding addiction recovery. Over the years, this inspiring event has generated around $12,000 annually, helping fund vital wrap-around services that insurance often does not cover. By joining in, you'll not only be running for a great cause but also helping to elevate the conversation around addiction recovery in the community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to support a meaningful cause, come out and be part of a day filled with purpose and positivity!
The Race Toward Recovery not only promotes physical fitness but also strengthens community ties and awareness regarding addiction recovery. Over the years, this inspiring event has generated around $12,000 annually, helping fund vital wrap-around services that insurance often does not cover. By joining in, you'll not only be running for a great cause but also helping to elevate the conversation around addiction recovery in the community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to support a meaningful cause, come out and be part of a day filled with purpose and positivity!
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5k Run/Walk
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Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$30.00
Organiser's description
A 5K may seem like a routine event in an area where running has become so popular. But for PROACT (Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment), the thousands of dollars raised by the annual Race Toward Recovery help provide necessary services for people in recovery from addiction.
Theres a lot of services, like case management and chaplain services, that we cant bill insurance companies for, said Director Michael Haney. I call them wrap-around services, which are necessary if individuals are going to have a good recovery.
The third annual Race Toward Recovery is set for 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, OCT. 19, 2024 AT BARBOURSVILLE PARK. The run begins and ends at Shelter #8, near Lake William. Individual advance registration is $25 for runners/walkers or $30 on the day of the race.
Many of the thousands of patients seen annually are involved in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), with these prescriptions helping to reduce drug or alcohol cravings.
One reason for organizing the races in 2022 was the loss of a previous partner who withdrew from the agreement during the pandemic. Since that group had helped provide services at no cost to the cooperative, the agency had to design new ways to raise revenue.
The Race Toward Recovery has not only generated about $12,000 a year in funding, Haney said it has helped raise PROACTs profile in the community. A lot of residents ask about the program when they see runners wearing T-shirts around town, and many get involved in the race.
Last year our medical director (Dr. Zachery Hansen) ran, one of our nurse practitioners, and a lot of therapists and caregivers, Haney said. Not only does the race raise funds, it lets people know about PROACT and raises awareness of addiction problems.
Theres a lot of services, like case management and chaplain services, that we cant bill insurance companies for, said Director Michael Haney. I call them wrap-around services, which are necessary if individuals are going to have a good recovery.
The third annual Race Toward Recovery is set for 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, OCT. 19, 2024 AT BARBOURSVILLE PARK. The run begins and ends at Shelter #8, near Lake William. Individual advance registration is $25 for runners/walkers or $30 on the day of the race.
Many of the thousands of patients seen annually are involved in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), with these prescriptions helping to reduce drug or alcohol cravings.
One reason for organizing the races in 2022 was the loss of a previous partner who withdrew from the agreement during the pandemic. Since that group had helped provide services at no cost to the cooperative, the agency had to design new ways to raise revenue.
The Race Toward Recovery has not only generated about $12,000 a year in funding, Haney said it has helped raise PROACTs profile in the community. A lot of residents ask about the program when they see runners wearing T-shirts around town, and many get involved in the race.
Last year our medical director (Dr. Zachery Hansen) ran, one of our nurse practitioners, and a lot of therapists and caregivers, Haney said. Not only does the race raise funds, it lets people know about PROACT and raises awareness of addiction problems.
Location
Barboursville Park, Barboursville, 25504, WV, United States
Race Toward Recovery
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