Addiciton Walk planned in Franklin

FRANKLIN — A 1 1/2-mile walk will be held commencing at the Franklin Pavilion on Buckwheat Road in Franklin on Saturday, Aug. 6, in memory of two young men from the area who lost their lives to addiction. Two local mothers joined by pain and heartache over their loss came to The Center for Prevention and Counseling where, together, they planned a community event for healing and hope. The public is urged to participate in the second annual "Changing the Face of Addiction" walk on August 6.
Become a valued sponsor of the walk, walk in honor of someone and/ or send in a donation to the “Changing the Face of Addiction” walk. http://centerforprevention.org/walk/. Make a difference and join others as we walk to support people living with addiction, honor people we have lost and acknowledge people in recovery. Local and national prevention, treatment and recovery resources will be presented at this event in Franklin as well as an opportunity to hear from people and their loved ones speak personally about their recovery from alcohol and other drugs.
Last August, 300 people participated and organizers are hoping to surpass that number this year. Hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be available at no extra charge, thanks to donations from local businesses.
Come out and be a part of the community effort to “Change the Face of Addiction” on Aug. 6. Proceeds from this event will be used by the Center for Prevention and Counseling located in Newton, N.J., to help those currently in need of services for prevention, treatment and recovery from substance use disorders.
To register for the “Changing the Face of Addiction,” walk, find out more information, become a sponsor or to become involved in any way, call Jenn at The Center at (973)383-4787, Ext. 256 or email jenn@centerforprevention.org or go to http://centerforprevention.org/walk/.