Team Page: Mikey's Riders

Step Up for Recovery 2026

Mikey's Riders

Our Team Outreach Page

Dear Friends,

You know my son's story, and you know that PEER Services played a large part in its positive outcome.

PEER Services works with 30 area schools including ETHS, New Trier, and Niles High School talking to young people about the world they live in, and the risks they face when trying stuff even once that can be laced with deadly substances.

PEER is doing all kinds of things to protect our up-and-coming young people.

  • PEER treated 590 adolescents and adults in 2025.
  • PEER has trained over 800 young people on how to save lives administering Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses life-threatening effects of opioid overdose.
  • PEER is one of only two organizations in Illinois with a mobile Medically Assisted Recovery (MAR) van that provides life-saving care to people with opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Help us out! I have free tickets to share for our annual fundraising walk and community celebration, Step Up for Recovery Sunday, on October 4 at Dawes Park, 1-3 pm. I would love for you to join me.

To claim a free ticket, Register for my team and select Free Ticket.

Please also consider making a donation. Every gift helps prevent youth substance use, reduce stigma, and ensure people can access treatment, regardless of their income or insurance status.

With lots of gratitude,
Mikey

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Our Team

Donations - Thank You!

  • Mark Knepper 12 hours ago $250.00
  • Joshua Frieman 3 days ago
  • Thomas Blunk 3 days ago $250.00
  • Inclusion Solutions, LLC Last month $1,000.00
  • Mike Baskin Last month $1,000.00
  • Mike Baskin Consulting June 2026 $3,500.00
  • Inclusion Solutions, LLC Last month $1,000.00
  • Mike Baskin Last month $1,000.00
  • Mark Knepper 12 hours ago $250.00
  • Thomas Blunk 3 days ago $250.00

The Event

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. 

PEER Services

For over 50 years, PEER Services has been a nonprofit leader in substance use prevention and treatment for youth and adults on Chicago’s north side and northern suburbs.

Your support helps us provide services to all who need them, regardless of their income or insurance status.

Learn more at peerservices.org

 

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