Heroes In Recovery 6K - Nashville, TN

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Heroes In Recovery 6K - Nashville, TN

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Participants of the Heroes 6k in Nashville, TN will experience a one-of-a-kind race nestled in the picturesque views and peaceful sounds of Tennessee’s country roads in Leiper's Fork.

Date of Nashville Heroes in Recovery 6k
Saturday, Sept.15, 2012

Address
Downtown Leiper’s Fork, TN
4141 Old Hillsboro Road
Franklin, Tennessee

Schedule
8:00 am Run/Walk Begins
10:00 am Awards Presentation

- Awards presented to top 3 Male/Female Overall
- Additional prizes awarded to top 3 Male/Female finishers in their age divisions

Course
6K (3.728 mile) out-and-back course starting and finishing near downtown Leipers Fork. The course starts on Floyd Road (just off Old Hillsboro Rd) and turns around at Bailey Road.

Registration - Early Registration (through September 1) $25.00
- Online Registration (September 2 through September 13) $30.00
- In Person Registration during packet pickup at FleetFeet, Brentwood on Sept 14
- Day of Race (September 15) $35.00

Online Registration closes Thursday, September 13, 2012 @ 7:59 PM US/Central

Registered participants will receive: short-sleeve technical t-shirt and finisher’s medal

This event will take place rain or shine and registrations are non-refundable.

Entertainment, Fun and Food
This is a family-friendly event, complete with festivities after the race! We invite you to stay for the food, music and fun.

Charity

The charity beneficiary for this race is The Next Door, The charity beneficiary for this race is The Next Door (www.thenextdoor.org). The Next Door is focused on enabling transformation in the lives of women in crisis. At The Next Door, the people, the program, and the place all contribute to helping women who are re-entering society after incarceration, rehabilitation, or homelessness. Their mission is to address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of women in crisis, equipping them for lives of wholeness and hope.

Motivation for the Event

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20 million people needed substance abuse treatment last year and did not receive it. 10 million Americans did not receive needed mental health care. The stigma associated with substance abuse and mental health disorders creates a significant barrier to individuals and families seeking help.

Foundations Recovery Network (FRN) has ignited a grassroots movement called Heroes in Recovery to celebrate the heroic efforts of individuals, families, healthcare professionals and institutions in fostering a society where people can seek the help they need without feeling ashamed or isolated. It intends to remove the social stigma associated with people who are in recovery, to recognize the heroic effort it takes to overcome the obstacles in seeking help, and to celebrate the act of preventing the past from kidnapping the future.