3PM Saturday the 25th of September 2010:The UK Recovery Walk 2010.

A day to remember; The British Recovery Movement comes of age to celebrate the tremendous power of

Recovery within individuals and communities.

Bit of History:Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) in the USPioneers of Recovery:Bill White, Larry Davidson (m/h), Pat Taylor, Philip Valentine, CCAR, Mark Gilman, David Clarke,

YOU!!!

Bit more History:September 2009 – Liverpool Recovery WalkJan 2010 – Recovery Walk Planning meeting in GlasgowAn idea : The UK Recovery Federation25th Sep 2010 : International Day of Recovery

In the last few years we have begun to:Put a ‘face’ on Recovery.Remove some of the barriers.Challenge some of the myths, stigma & discrimination.

We have begun to:Identify our strengths, our assetsBuild ‘Recovery Capital’ within communitiesChallenge oppressionBuild Recovery Communities & Networks

Now time to:Celebrate what we have achievedCome together in the most dramatic, powerful, large scale, high profile,

INTERVENTION OF HOPE

25th September 2010:Thousands will take part in Recovery Walks across the United States.We are all of us part of a new International Recovery Movement.

The day will not be forgotten.

Time to bring Recovery to the streets.Through public expression tell the world we are not the “afflicted”, the “dependant”, the “problems”.We are the faces seen every day in families, neighbourhoods, schools, businesses, institutions and communities.

Through being public about our Recovery we can: Teach, heal, challenge, change the world around us.Open doors for those that still struggle and for the people that love them.Remember those we have lost.

We can:Create new communities of supportShift the focus from ‘Addiction’ to ‘Recovery’Shape public policy and dismantle barriers

In Glasgow in September we will celebrate and publicise a new British Recovery Movement.Celebrate our diversity and ‘difference’, which in unity will be our strength.Declare the Movements intent!

A Movement born of hope, passion, love & commitment;To ensure every individual is afforded the dignity and respect they deserve.To ensure every person still struggling is supported in shaping and finding their Recovery and place within communities.

How you can help:Register for the walk at: http://wiredin.org.uk/UKRF/walk and join us on the day.Help publicise and promote the walk in your region.

Become a ‘Recovery Walk 2010 Champion’: Publicise and promote the walk in your region, seek sponsorship for the walk from your local commissioners, Services and interested parties and coordinate regional walk attendance and travel.Details : http://wiredin.org.uk/UKRF/walk

Express your views on the UK Recovery Federation Consultation Paper at: http://wiredin.org.uk/member/blog/1354/entry/7211/uk-recovery-federation-consultation-paper and participate in the development of the UK Recovery Federation (UKRF).

Make sure your voice is heard in your region and support the building of diverse

Recovery Networks and Communities.

Challenge the status quo!

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