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Recovery Challenge: Run for Hope

The Summit County ADM Support Committee hosts an annual 5k Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk. The 5k course integrates fun and challenging obstacles for participants of all ages. 

The community is invited to attend and to learn more about resources available by the ADM Board’s System of Care and our partners and friends throughout the community. 

This event acts as a fundraiser for the Summit County ADM Support Committee, which benefits the County of Summit ADM Board’s levy campaign activities. 

The 2024 11th Annual Recovery Challenge will be held on Saturday, June 8 on the ground of IBH Addiction Recovery’s main campus (3445 S. Main Street; Akron, OH). The race starts at 9 am, and the event is open until 12. To register as a participant or as a volunteer, click here.

https://ohiochallengeseries.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-adm-recovery-challenge-5k

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 11th Annual Recovery Challenge, contact Amy Woodland, Manager of Communications, at amyw@admboard.org

Trailblazer Awards Dinner

In 2023, the ADM Board reignited its Trailblazer Awards as a dinner at the John S. Knight Center. 

The Trailblazer Awards honor community individuals and organizations who are working to reduce stigma, support those in recovery, and provide innovative approaches to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and outreach. 

Awards given are the Maggie Carrol Smith Advocacy Award, the Drs. Fred and Penny Frese Education Award, the Sister Ignatia Hope Award, and the Dr. Robert (Bob) Smith Innovation Award.

2023 Trailblazer Award Recipients

Maggie Carrol Smith Advocacy Award: Andrea Denton

Sister Ignatia Hope Award: Melody Ruffin Ward

Drs. Fred and Penny Frese Education Award: Leslie Powlette Stoyer

Dr. Robert Smith Innovation Award: Better Kenmore

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