Many people you know have probably battled with the disease of addiction.  Most people don’t talk about it though, they keep it a secret because they are ashamed. They don’t want anyone to label them a criminal or derelict; it makes no sense for those who’ve overcome such insurmountable odds to keep it a secret because we as a community don’t understand the disease.

The In The Rooms Foundation is an organization whose purpose is to break the stigma of  drug addiction and alcoholism in society.  They believe that recovery is an asset, not a liability, whereas most of the world still has a negative view of the “addict”.  Do you know someone who turned their life around and become an acceptable, responsible, productive member of society? Have you been touched by this disease from either a family member or friend and don’t know that its possible for them to recover? The foundation’s goal is to make this message available to all those who are willing to receive it.

People in recovery are standing up and showing their face, and they need YOU to show your support as well!

The In The Rooms Foundation is hosting an event called The Rally For Recovery, a 5K walk, festival and concert with up to 5,000 people walking over the MacArthur causeway on Saturday, September 12, 2009.  All funds raised for the event are going to education and prevention campaigns across the local community.

We would like you to show your commitment to the recovery movement on September 12, and walk with us in Miami.  Registration for the walk is $9 and includes admission to the entire all-day event and an event T-Shirt, ending in the afternoon with a concert by Eric Burdon and The Animals. If you can’t attend, please make a donation to allow someone less fortunate to walk in your place.

Check out this link for more information about the InTheRooms.com Rally For Recovery: Official Rally For Recovery Website