Stories

“Here’s the thing, we all know of someone who struggles with addiction, whether it’s one closest to our hearts or one we pass by in the community on our daily commute. We’re ALL affected by it in some way, in some relationship, close or more distant.”
– From Mitch’s Story

Ethan's Story

A beloved son, brother and friend, Ethan Monson-Dupuis died in 2016. He was 25 years old.

Billy’s Story

A father’s tribute to his son.

Brennan’s Story

Brennan died the day after his 26th birthday, just hours after celebrating with his family at dinner.

Daniel’s Story

A powerful message from a mom who lost her only child to addiction.

Garrett’s Story

Garrett is an amazing and inspiring example of what happens with the funds you help us raise.

George’s Story

He hid his addiction from his family, his best friends, his girlfriend, his coworkers – everyone.

Jake’s Story

Jake is an inspiring story of recovery. It is for Jake, and all those valiantly fighting addiction, that we fight.

Mel’s Story

Mel’s mom now measures time by “before Mel died” and “after Mel died.”

Mitch’s Story

Mitch’s sister thought she was prepared to hear that he had died, but when it happened, she found that she had never felt so unprepared for anything.

Richard’s Story

An inspiring story of recovery and support from Ethan’s high school running coach, now our Ethan’s Run race director.