Erica's Hazelden Patient Aid Fund Fundraiser ~ Sobriety Saves Lives ~
$2,475.00 raised
$2,000.00 goal
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trail miles!
When you get a bug and decide you should run as many miles in one weekend as you did the entire previous month……🤪 Today’s marathon training was 10 beautiful trail miles! If you have it in your heart to contribute to the cause I would greatly appreciate it, and know taking the time to share others is just as important!! Help is available!! Every dollar counts!! No donation is to small!! Thank you in advance for supporting the cause!! #soberliving #SobrietySavesLives
Added on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 08:35 PM
Vacation Traing
Workout number two of my 5 day trip to Mexico... Three slow easy miles with a stretch recovery session on the beach!! Getting miles seems trying these days as life gets busy during end of summer fun, but I am committed to this mission I've embarked on!!
Added on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 03:52 PM
HUMIDITY!!!!
Today’s Marathon training consisted of a BRUTALLY solo 1 mile treadmill run followed by a 15 min Cycle session! Training on vacation is hard, but you know what is harder?!?! Recovery from addiction!! The BRUTAL ocean got me for about 20 min of water trending too until the lightening started and I got the whistle blown at me!! That’s why I am running to raise awareness for Hazelden this cause is so near and dear to millions of people many of who struggle in silence! #recoveryispossible #SobrietySavesLives #runningforacause #recoverycommunity #runningmotivation #chicagomarathon2024 #recoverysupport
Added on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 01:53 AM
74 days!!!
With the big day only 74, yep I said it 74 days from from today, in order to prevent further suffering/managing/preventing major injury I took my first “long” (long for me) swim in 5 years! What a great change of pace it was! So refreshing to get in the water swim laps while still working all the muscles, including my heart!! Certainly getting more excited everyday, and very thankful for the opportunity to do this!
Added on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:10 PM
A MESSAGE FROM Erica's Hazelden Patient Aid Fund Fundraiser ~ Sobriety Saves Lives ~
👋 Hi there, 

Have you ever wanted to make a change but didn't know where to start? Discouraged by society or fearing failure? Chances are you have, or you know someone who has. And if you know me you know addiction runs deep in my family's blood, so I've intimately experienced the struggles of addiction which is the reason Hazelden in my Chairty of choice!

     The costs associated with substance use treatment is very often what stands between individuals and the services they need. While Hazelden accepts insurance, many plans come with strict limitations on treatment coverage allowed for substance use. Fortunately, generous supporters like you have stepped up to create a Patient Aid Fund, which is used to cover the gap between what insurance pays for and the treatment our patients need to heal.

     This country is in the midst of a substance use and mental health crisis. The need for evidence-based care has never been greater—but fewer than 10% of people who are struggling get the help they need and deserve. At Hazelden Betty Ford, is ready to help folks at any stage in their recovery, with comprehensive services that consider both the needs and circumstance.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit devoted to treating substance use disorders and co-existing mental health conditions. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, they're saving lives and restoring families every day. 

     Thank you for visiting my site, taking the time to ready my story. No donation is too small. Please click on the donate button! Thank you again!

--Erica

 

     
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    To a wonderful young man that loved his family and his country very much! He was a person that would help you in a jam or needed his shirt. Loved Chicago and all the sports that we have here! NOT INCLUDING THE WHITE SOXS!!! After his mom's passing years back (Great Grandma Grace) he always loved being w his kids and grandchildern just to visit and watch them play sports or for holidays if possible. He did love to travel aslong as the sun was there! Loved visiting Home town Chicago to New Hampshire and St. Louis where his kids live and grandchildren. I believe it was Key West! You will always be missed! Lauren and your buddy Aaron

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    From a couple of people who believe in you and your cause. Run your best and thank you!

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    Hope to be with your mom, watching you run! You go girl!

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    thanks for bringing awareness to this amazing group.

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    Way to go, Erica! You got this!

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    Thank you for this amazing fundraiser. I have been sober for 7 years and have many friends in sobriety. I also have many friends who didn’t make it and any cause that helps others to see the light of living In recovery is heartwarming. Thank you and good luck on your race!😎💜

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