Addiction walk planned in Franklin

FRANKLIN — A one-and-a-half-mile walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, commencing at the Franklin Fireman’s Pavilion on Buckwheat Road in Franklin, NJ.
The third annual “Changing the Face of Addiction” walk is in memory of two young men from Sussex County who lost their lives to addiction. Sign up now online or register the day of the event at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10 a.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be available at no extra charge after the walk thanks to the generous donations from local businesses.
Two local mothers, joined by pain and heartache over their loss, came to The Center for Prevention and Counseling where, together, the planning of this healing community event has provided hope for them and others for the past three years.
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 where you will also have an opportunity to hear from people speak personally about their recovery. Last year, over 400 people participated and organizers are hoping you will help to surpass that number this year.
Many of us love people with substance use disorders and, with this walk, the hope is that we continue to better understand people living with addiction and help support those embracing recovery. Please come out and be a part of the community effort to “Change the Face of Addiction” on Aug. 5. 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/.