Herren Project is grateful to have celebrated recovery with our community at numerous awareness events and community gatherings during the month of September. Check out some of the ways our Herren Project community came together to support, inspire, and empower each other. We are beyond grateful for the recovery community!
IGT Downtown 5K
Team Herren Project represented at the IGT Downtown 5K in Providence, RI, on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. We are grateful for this group of teammates who raised $13,205 in funding to support Herren Project’s programs and services, which was 140% over their goal!
18 for Jake Memorial Golf Tournament
The McMahon family honored their son Jake who passed away from a drug overdose in September 2021 at the second annual 18 for Jake Memorial Golf Tournament. The funds from this tournament were donated to Herren Project.
Rally 4 Recovery
Herren Project had a great day celebrating recovery and networking with like-minded organizations at Rhode Island’s Rally 4 Recovery at District Park in downtown Providence on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The Rally 4 Recovery is a free annual event to celebrate recovery from alcohol and drug addiction to celebrate National Recovery Month! Herren Project is proud to have made connections within our local community, providing information about our recovery support services for people seeking recovery and those who have a loved one in recovery or are impacted by addiction.
Second Annual Alumni & Family BBQ
Herren Project alumni and family members gathered to celebrate community and connection at the second annual Herren Project Alumni & Family BBQ. Herren Project staff, alumni, support group members, ambassadors, and family members came from across the country to enjoy each other’s company at the Yawgoo Bakes venue in Exeter, RI. Many memories were made. We always look forward to this new annual event!
ROAR – Ride for Opioid Addiction Recovery
Herren Project is grateful for the partnership with ROAR, Ride for Opioid Addiction Ride. This year celebrated the 6th year of this memorable event. ROAR was started by Jamie and Karen Pina. It is a nonprofit organization that rides to raise funds to assist with transitional services for people in Cape Cod. We are grateful for the proceeds from ROAR!
Mobilize Recovery
Herren Project is a proud sponsor of Mobilize Recovery Across America 2023! Mobilize Recovery is an initiative of the Recovery Advocacy Project and The Voices Project. Its mission is to expand policy to support recovery, create connections to supportive services that are vital and lifesaving, and to engage affected individuals in meaningful community action. The initiative convenes advocates with lived experience to build capacity for organized civic engagement with new leadership across the country.
Evening of Inspiration
Saturday, September 23rd, Herren Project attended the Evening of Inspiration in Newport, RI. Our founder, Chris Herren, and New York Times best-selling author, Neal Shusterman, and artist Jonas Raider came together to make a difference and support Herren Project. This amazing event raised $44,000 in support of Herren Project and we could not be more grateful!
Berlin Marathon
Herren Project was represented overseas by Team Herren Project in the Berlin Marathon on September 24th. This amazing group of individuals raised over $37,240 in funding to support Herren Project’s services and programs. We are so grateful!
Kellen Leach Memorial Golf Tournament
The Kellen Leach Memorial Golf Outing was held at Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth, RI on Monday September 25th. Friends and alumni of Herren Wellness came together to remember Kellen Leach, a former guest who lost his life to the disease of addiction on September 15, 2022. Although the rain stopped the actual golfing, it couldn’t stop the incredible fellowship and love shared by all in attendance. And even better, $27K was raised for Herren Project, allowing others in Kellen’s memory another chance at recovery.
15 Year Celebration & Gathering
During Recovery Month, we celebrated our founder, Chris Herren’s, 15-years of recovery! All of the Herren organizations came together to kick off Recovery Month by celebrating Chris and his family and their 15 years of recovery. The power of one person and one family sharing their story and the impact it can have on a community was felt in the air. It was a magical night filled with celebration, hope, and gratitude. Together we are stronger!
