The McAlister Institute is holding its 11th Annual Walk for Sobriety on Sept. 30 at NTC Park at Liberty Station.
Headquartered in El Cajon, and offering services and locations throughout the county, the Walk is an opportunity to bring “help and hope” to thousands of individuals and families facing the unforgiving cycle of addiction.
The Walk for Sobriety raises funds for life-saving services, but also provides a positive way to increase awareness, support the power of recovery, and fight the stigma many people with substance use disorders experience. McAlister Institute founder Jeanne McAlister is celebrating her 91st birthday and her 67th year of sobriety.
“Since 1977, hundreds of thousands of individuals suffering from addiction have passed through the doors of McAlister Institute, and not one of them – not one – has chosen to become an addict,” said McAlister in a statement. “Treatment solutions shouldn’t discriminate who gets help. That’s why we keep our doors open to everyone.”
All proceeds from the Walk for Sobriety benefit McAlister Institute, one of San Diego’s leading resources for individuals and families impacted by addiction.
McAlister Institute helps bring life-saving services in substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, life skills education and vocational training to individuals. McAlister Institute’s mission is to save lives by ensuring affordable, quality treatment for every individual and family who seeks help, striving not to turn anyone away regardless of financial issues.
The dog-friendly event welcomes walkers, runners, and online supporters to help spread a powerful message on the day of the Walk by wearing the number of days they—or their loved ones—have been clean and sober, and what it means to them.
Check-in and registration will begin on-site at 8 a.m. Registration costs $35 per adult and $5 per child (ages 12 and under).
To register for the Walk for Sobriety, visit https://bit.ly/3PJinbB.
