PITTSBORO, NC—Community members are invited to attend the Recovery Celebration and Boone and Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5K & Fun Run, a day dedicated to honoring loved ones lost to addiction and overdose, celebrating the victories of recovery, and strengthening community support for individuals and families impacted by substance use.
Hosted by Chatham Drug Free, Chatham Diversion and Advocacy Programs, Chatham County Public Health Department, and Vaya, the event offers an opportunity for the community to come together in remembrance, hope, and support.

WHAT: Recovery Celebration and Boone and Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5K & Fun Run

WHEN: Friday, August 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Boone and Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5K & Fun Run
11:00 a.m. – Recovery Celebration

WHERE: Bray Park, Siler City, NC: 200 Bray Park Complex Drive, Siler City, NC 27344

The Memorial 5K and Fun Run will honor those whose lives have been lost to addiction and overdose, while the Recovery Celebration will recognize the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery and connect attendees with local prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.

Individuals of all ages—including families, children, and students—are encouraged to sign up for the 5K and Fun Run and participate in the day's activities.

"The Recovery Celebration and Memorial 5K is an opportunity to remember loved ones lost to addiction and overdose, celebrate the victories of recovery, and renew our commitment to building a healthier, more compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to heal."

For more information and to register for the Boone and Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5K & Fun Run, visit https://www.chathamdrugfree.org/.