Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. In the past 8 years, we have participated in this 5K event to honor friends who have lost their lives to addiction. This year’s event will be different for our family. We will also be honoring the life of my 28-year-old brother, Eddie Walsh, who lost his battle with addiction on October 20, 2021.
Eddie assisted with last year’s 5K event and looked forward to a time when he could sustain long-term recovery and give back to others in need. His goals in life were to “marry his girlfriend, have a family and dog of his own, use his college degree to find a career he was passionate about, own a home and gain financial stability, and continue to build his relationship with his family and friends”. Eddie’s life goals were never met.
Addiction or “substance use disorder” has taken the lives of so many of our loved ones. It is a chronic and progressive disease that ravages the mind, body, and spirit. As difficult as it is to overcome, it is treatable, and Eddie made several courageous attempts to do so.
Please join our family in honoring those who have lost their lives to addiction, helping to reduce the stigma of addiction, and supporting the work of The Family Restored.
The Family Restored: "Believing that recovery is possible, our mission is to strengthen and support families affected by addiction"
The Family Restored's Impact:
- TFR has provided nearly $720,000 in treatment scholarships to over 580 individuals.
- TFR hosts 10 weekly family support groups throughout New England and virtually, attended by as many as 125 people weekly.
- TFR has provided 12-Step workshop to over 80 inmates at Cumberland County Jail.
- TFR has introduced 70 family members to the 12 Steps through their Family Big Book Workshops.
For more information, visit: www.thefamilyrestored.org
Please help me in supporting this amazing organization! Thank you!