University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their second annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Governors State University.
The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking recovery. The event also celebrates the treatment and support service providers who are committed to helping them, and to increasing awareness surrounding addiction issues.
This free event begins with registration from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by a program at 9 a.m. The two or three-mile walk will commence at 10 a.m. In addition, a resource fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Featured at the 9 a.m. program will be the following speakers:
Peter Palanca, Executive Vice President and COO of Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC, Inc.), who will serve as Master of Ceremonies;
Benneth Lee, Founder & CEO at NAEFI, counselor, community liaison and reentry specialist for TASC, Inc; and
Comedian Tommy Connolly.
The event will also feature door prizes, refreshments, music and entertainment. This event is generously sponsored by IlliniCare Health Plan, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC, Inc.), the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, and the Illinois Certification Board (IAODAPCA).
Those who register online at www.govst.edu/alumniwalk will be entered for a special door prize.
Additional information may be obtained by calling GSU Alumni Relations at 708.534.7892. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL.
