Amy LaRue

Finding Hope

Amy LaRue

  • Checking In | With Amy & Darcie

Checking In | With Amy & Darcie

Thursday 11th July 2024

Join Amy LaRue and Darcie Stevens as they discuss the Run for Hope fun run, breaking addiction stigma while celebrating recovery and honouring lost loved ones.
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Finding Hope
Author:
Amy LaRue
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Run for Hope: Celebrating Recovery and Honouring Loved Ones

Episode Overview

  • Run for Hope helps break down addiction stigma.
  • Event includes one-mile walk/run and virtual options.
  • Family-friendly activities make it a day for everyone.
  • Creating teams and sponsorships support free support groups.
  • Honouring loved ones aids in healing and remembrance.
They might be gone, but they're not forgotten - we want them to be remembered by who they were.
In this heartfelt episode of 'Finding Hope', Amy LaRue sits down with Darcie Stevens to discuss the upcoming Run for Hope fun run. This event is more than just a race; it's a powerful way to break down the stigma surrounding addiction while celebrating the lives of those we've lost and supporting those in recovery.
Amy and Darcie share personal stories about how the event has impacted their own journeys, offering a touching glimpse into the healing and unity it fosters. Darcie recounts how participating in the race has been a way to honour her late mother and support her husband's recovery, making it a family affair filled with love and remembrance. The episode also covers the logistics of the event, including how you can participate whether you're a runner or not.
With options for a one-mile walk or run and a virtual participation option, there's a way for everyone to get involved. The hosts emphasise the importance of registering by August 1st to ensure you receive your shirts and medals in time. Amy and Darcie also talk about the significance of creating teams and seeking sponsorships to help fund Finding Hope's free support groups and other initiatives.
They highlight the community spirit that this event brings, with family-friendly activities like bounce houses and face painting making it a day for everyone to enjoy. This episode is a must-listen if you're looking for ways to support loved ones in recovery or honour those you've lost. It's a touching reminder that no one is alone in this journey, and there's always hope to be found.
So why not lace up your trainers, gather your family, and join Amy and Darcie in spreading hope and breaking the stigma? Your participation could make all the difference.