A Step in the Right Direction!

On September 10, 2011, Amethyst will host the inaugural walk/5krun for recovery at Wolfe Park from 8:00-10:00 am. Amethyst is thrilled to be adding this event to their many ventures in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Amethyst as we strive to end the cycle of addiction and trauma and reduce the stigma associated with women in recovery.

Event Details

Date:	Saturday, September 10, 2011
Location:	Wolfe Park Shelter House 105 Park Drive Columbus, OH 43209
Parking:	Parking is free
Time:	9:00 AM  walk/5K run begins, registration at 8:00 AM
Entry Fee:	$25 to walk in the event, $30 to run (both prices will increase by $5 the day of the event)
Benefits:	All registrants will receive a walk t-shirt. Runners will also receive a timing chip.

Want to get involved? Get some friends together and start a team! The team captain's duties may be found at http://www.walkforrecovery.org/, as well as any information one would need to form a team, donate to a team or join an existing team. Individual runners are encouraged to participate as well (this also includes individual walkers). All participants may register online for a minimum donation fee of $25 for walkers and $30 for runners. 

Nervous about fundraising? Forming teams and bringing in donations is easier than you think! On the website, the Amethyst Development Team has provided almost 20 different tips and tools to recruit team members and bring in donations. Amethyst hopes this fundraiser to be one that involves the whole community, as A Step in the Right Direction also welcomes corporate sponsorships. Please contact Nanon Morrison at
614.221.7293 or nmorrison@amethyst-inc.org if you choose to sponsor the event of form a team. So no matter how you can participate, we encourage you to take part in this fundraising milestone for Amethyst and their cause!

Learn more about the walk!

Article Written By: Megan Tyler