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$58,005.00

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$150,000.00

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Donations - Thank You!

  • Link Physical Therapy 1 hour ago
  • Sponsor Sponsor 19 hours ago $1,000.00
  • Sponsor Sponsor 19 hours ago $500.00
  • Sponsor Sponsor 19 hours ago $500.00
  • Sponsor Sponsor 19 hours ago $250.00
  • Hagerty Consulting Last month $5,000.00
  • Monica Weed & Frank Smith Last month $5,000.00
  • Judy Ashworth Last month $5,000.00
  • Friends of PEER Last month $5,000.00
  • Mike Baskin Consulting Last month $3,500.00

Step Up 2026

​​​​​Sunday, October​ 4, 1-3 pm

Join PEER Services for our annual fundraising walk and celebration of recovery and community wellness on October 4th on Evanston's beautiful lakefront!

  • Half-mile walk to honor those on the journey to recovery and break the stigma that keeps too many people from seeking help.

  • Enjoy music, refreshments, family-friendly activities including face painting, Community Resource Fair with fun giveaways, raffle, free t-shirts* and more! 

  • Tickets: Choose from Regular ($50), Discounted ($25) and Free ticket types. All include a Step Up t-shirt* and a raffle ticket for attendees. Children 0-12 attend free and receive a raffle ticket.

*T-shirts available while supplies last. Pick up at the event. 

Start or Join a Team

  • Rally your friends, family, co-workers and others to join you in Stepping Up for Recovery! Expand your impact, build community, and increase your visibility at the event (e.g. wear branded shirts if you wish).
  • Choose "Join or Start a TEAM" during the registration process.
  • Register Now!

Sponsor the Event

We welcome individuals, families, businesses and other organizations to sponsor Step Up for Recovery!

Make a difference by supporting substance use prevention and affordable treatment for adolescents and adults in our community.