The 27th annual Run for Recovery, hosted by Shepherd’s House in Lexington, brought together the community to celebrate recovery from substance use disorders. The event, held at Keeneland, featured a 5K run and walk, as well as a dog show, to raise awareness and support for treatment and recovery resources across central Kentucky.
Supporting Recovery
Shepherd’s House provides a range of recovery services, including residential and outpatient treatment, recovery housing, and community programs, to help individuals and families affected by substance use disorders find a path forward. The annual Run for Recovery is the organization’s largest fundraiser, and it has become a beloved tradition in the Lexington community.
According to Sean Schomp, the director of operations with Shepherd’s House, the event has grown in popularity over the years, with around 700 runners participating annually. The Run for Recovery was started in 2000 by a graduate of the Shepherd’s House, Leroy Sanborn, who began running in the late 1990s and eventually competed in the Boston Marathon twice.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
