Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Massapequa Park Village Mayor Danny Pearl announced that the Town and Village are partnering with Drug Free Long Island, Thomas’ Hope Foundation and Long Island United for Recovery to help bring attention to the disease of addiction and host a walk and rally on Saturday, September 28th to further advocate for the cause. The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
“We invite all residents to join us at this event, which will honor those who have lost their battle, encourage advocacy and awareness to create change, support those in the flight, and celebrate those in recovery,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We thank Long Island United for Recovery for all of their efforts to bring resources together to support those in need.”
Participants in the walk will be supporting those struggling with the disease of addiction, and celebrating those in recovery and their family members. The event will have a resource fair, banner signing, recovery speakers as well as a DJ, free raffles, giveaways, activities for children, and refreshments.
“We thank Long Island United for Recovery and Drug Free Long Island for their partnership in bringing such important programs like this to our Village, helping to raise awareness and provide support for those who need it most,” said Mayor Pearl.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/uniteforrecovery or email info@drugfreeli.org.