CNCAA Celebrates National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month started in 1989 as a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.  The Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions (CNCAA) will be hosting multiple events throughout the month of September to raise awareness, reduce stigmas, celebrate the miracle of recovery, and to offer HOPE to those who still struggle.

Saturday, September 27th from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Recovery Walk & Rally, Junk Jaunt, & BBQ!!  Let CNCAA be your first stop!!  We will have an abundance of awesome treasures to purchase along with great food to grab and go --- or stay awhile and join us for the Recovery Rally & Walk!!

Delicious cinnamon rolls, cookies, and bars (from the RedBird Bakery) and mouth-watering BBQ prepared by area experts.  The menu includes Mac & Cheese w/ Brisket Bowl, Pork Belly Sliders w/ Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Pulled Pork Nachos.  BBQ served 11am–2pm. 

Proceeds from this fundraiser help us to further our mission “Offering hope and changing lives by fostering healthy lifestyles – preventing addiction, sharing resources, and supporting recovery.”  (programs and services include Kid’s Power, Teen Power, Discovery Kids, Family Intervention Education, Community Education, and Recovery Support)  Thank you for helping to make a positive difference!!

Recovery Walk and Rally – Saturday, September 27, 9am – 12:30pm 

Show up and celebrate recovery -- Join us in our Walk and Rally!!  to be held at CNCAA, 3204 College Street in Grand Island and will include the following activities:

  8:30am    Check-in/Set up for Resource Fair Booths

  9:00 – 10:00am   Check-In for Walkers == $40/person (13 and older); $30/youth (12 and under);

                              Entry fee includes event t-shirt, $15 food voucher, raffle ticket, & swag bag

  9:00am   Welcome/Invocation (Lori C/Barrett)

  9:15am   Speaker #1 (Suzanne R.)

  9:35am   Speaker #2  (Jon M.)

10:15am   Ready, Set, Go!!  Walk begins (about one mile)

11:00am   Lunch is Served (BBQ, beverage, dessert)

11:00am   GISH Drumline

11:15am   Doris Winkler

11:30am   Speaker #3 (Lori C.)

12:00pm   Speaker #4

12:30pm   Closing Remarks – THANK YOU for joining us!