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Footsteps…
Fundraising
for the road to recovery
Every Spring individuals
from all walks of life, ages, and ethnic backgrounds come together
for a common cause. Raising awareness and funds "for the road
to recovery" from substance abuse addiction will help make
Ottawa a safer and healthier community.
Walk/Run for Recovery - May 31, 2008
(Download and print the Pledge Form)
5 km Walk/Run
. . . for healthier individuals,
stronger families, and safer communities
Ron Kolbus Centre
Britannia Park
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Registration 8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Event ends 1:00 p.m.
Registration $25
gathered in pledges or donations
JOIN US AFTER YOUR WALK FOR FUN, FOOD AND
FELLOWSHIP
(BARBEQUE, SILENT AUCTION AND CONCERTS)
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT 12:30
FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
Not sure why you should support an agency that works with
alcohol and drug addicts?
Here are some reasons:
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Treatment works. With help, addicts of any age
can turn their lives around and become healthy productive individuals.
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With help, family members can learn to cope
more effectively, whether their addicted spouse/child/parent
gets into treatment, or not. (50% of our programs are for family
members).
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All this leads to less stressful living environments,
better relationships, better parenting, and often, fewer future
addicts.
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Addiction affects everybody! There is a direct
correlation between addiction treatment and reduced hospital
costs, reduced crime rates, fewer school dropouts, lower #s
needing welfare assistance, safer roads, more productive work
forces, etc. The list could go on and on.
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The funding Rideauwood gets from the Ontario
Government is not enough. When an addict is ready to change
they need to be seen immediately. This doesn't happen. Rideauwood
relies heavily on fundraising, to reduce time on the waiting
lists, provide longer, more effective service, and to expand
services wherever possible to meet the ever growing need.
Help others along the Road to Recovery - "One Step at
a Time"
For More Information, to Volunteer or for Pledge Forms Call
613-724-4881
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