Usually I stand out. Bald, ugly, and sometimes even described by children as scary, it rarely takes anyone more than a moment to pick me out of a crowd.
Those looking for me on weekends have it even easier because you will almost always find me leading a meeting or speaking about recovery. This weekend however, singling me out by listening for a recovery message will be rather difficult since I plan to be with about 500 other recovering alcoholics and addicts celebrating the 2008 National Recovery Month.
So if you happen to be in the Birmingham, AL area tomorrow between the hours of 10AM to 1PM drop by the park and see if you can locate me. There will be food, music, and of course a very positive message of recovery and information for anyone wanting to become involved in advocacy. I’ve place the specifics below the fold so click “Read more” to find out where TDA will be tomorrow…
Title Recovery Rally
Description The Recovery Rally is an outdoor event held for individuals in recovery and their families as well as friends, neighbors and community leaders. The rally provides everyone the opportunity to come together to celebrate recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders. There will be entertainment, food and personal testimonials from individuals in recovery. Information about how to get involved in advocacy will also be provided.
Date 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event Rally
Location The event will be held at Caldwell Park – Birmingham
Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 am -1:00 pm.
Expected Number of Participants 400
Primary Contact Mike Adams
Address 1625 12th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone Number (205) 933-2430
Email Address wmadams@uab.edu
Secondary Contact Shannon Byrd
Address 100 North Union Street
Montgomery AL 36130
Phone Number 334-353-7576
Email Address shannon.weston@mh.alabama.gov
Web Site http://www.formll.org
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Yay! (Or, in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, should I say, “ARRR! Aye, Matey!”) Have fun. I will not be there. Although in keeping with the mystery of my anonymity, I will not say whether it’s because I don’t live anywhere near Birmingham or just won’t be there this weekend.
we will be able to sit down over a good cup of coffee and chat in person. I would really like that.