Al Lopez Park
4810 N. Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL US 33614

Standard Registration: $35.00 Race Fee

Child Registration (3-12 years): $20.00 Race Fee

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Event Description:

2015 R4R Event Recap

Sunday, October 18, a beautiful, sunny morning, runners and walkers of all ages and athletic ability gathered at the Al Lopez Park to participate in the inaugural Run 4 Recovery to benefit WestBridge. Runners and walkers alike experienced beautiful views of the lakes and nature in Al Lopez Park. It was our pleasure to have participants from all over come to together and create an electric energy. Our top three female and male finishers received medals and a gift card from Fit2Run. We also had a dog costume contest, which was a hoot! The event ended with smiling faces and the sun shining bright. For this was truly a perfect day for the Run 4 Recovery. Join us for this year for  WestBridge’s  Second Annual Run 4 Recovery 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 24th, 2016. Select from a 5K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk or 1 Mile Walk route at the beautiful Al Lopez Park. Our courses are paved, flat and fast with scenic views of the lakes contained in the park. Our event is family-oriented and dog friendly, however we ask that your dog remain under your supervision and on leash throughout the duration of our event. You may run or walk with a stroller, but we ask you to respectfully stay toward the back of the start corral as to avoid tripping of other participants. Dogs may run with you, but again they must be on a leash and under your strict supervision. We will host kid-friendly activities at the playground and host a best dressed dog costume contest by the dog park, both are contained in our event area of the park.

WestBridge’s mission is to promote the recovery of adults and families living with co-occurring substance use disorders and psychotic and/or affective illness over the course of a lifetime.

Our event is a fundraiser and proceeds from the event will support WestBridge’s Recovery Opportunity Fund, which provides extended care for families currently receiving recovery services and further support them throughout the course of a lifetime.

Event Details:

Every participant will receive an official Run 4 Recovery event dry fit short-sleeved t-shirt. We guarantee t-shirt sizes to the first 250 checked-in participants.

Light refreshments will be provided and a water station will be available along the course.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available please contact Cheryl Pompeo at [email protected] for more information.

Event Schedule:

Event Day: Saturday, September 24th, 2016

8:00 AM Registration Area Opens

8:45 AM Opening Remarks

9:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Begins

9:05 AM 1 Mile Walk Begins

10:15 AM Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director, Cheryl Pompeo at[email protected]

Race Donation Information

Overall Race Goal: $50,000

Please make a donation today!

Prevention Works, Treatment is Effective, and Recovery is Possible!

WestBridge is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote the recovery of adults and families living with co-occurring substance use disorders and psychotic and/or affective illness over the course of a lifetime.

In 2013 an estimated 7.7 Million adults 18 and older (3.2%) of adults had co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders in the past year.* By 2020 mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases as a major cause of disability worldwide.*

*Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; result from 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings

(WestBridge provided two testimonial videos that we would like featured on the website as well to provide a glimpse into way the WestBridge way has helped these two men.)

Your contribution provides critical funds to support WestBridge’s Recovery Opportunity Fund, which provides extended care to families who are receiving recovery services and provide lasting result to last a lifetime.

For more information, check out our website at www.westbridge.org.

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