Gaston Recovery Walk 2026
Walk for recovery.
Stand for hope.
Gaston Recovery Walk is a community recovery event promoting awareness, hope, and connection for individuals and families affected by addiction.
Event Snapshot
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration & Check-In: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Theme: Recovery is Possible: Hope, Healing, and Community
The Gaston County Recovery Walk is a community-wide event dedicated to celebrating recovery, honoring those lost to substance use, supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction and mental health challenges, and reducing stigma through education and awareness. The event will feature a recovery walk, community resource fair, speakers, recovery testimonials, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, wellness resources, and overdose prevention education.
Attendance Goal
2500
Sponsors
50
Vendors
100
Volunteers
50
About the Walk
A Day Built Around Hope
The Gastonia Recovery Walk is a community-wide event dedicated to promoting hope, healing, and recovery for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges. Hosted by A Safe Place Empowerment Network (ASPEN), the walk brings together community members, recovery advocates, healthcare providers, faith organizations, businesses, and local leaders to support a common mission: reducing stigma and celebrating recovery.
Our purpose is to raise awareness, provide education, connect individuals to valuable resources, and create a visible demonstration that recovery is possible. Every step taken represents strength, resilience, and the belief that no one should have to face life’s challenges alone.
For individuals in recovery, the walk is a celebration of progress and personal transformation. For families, it is a reminder that support, understanding, and healing are available. For our community, it is an opportunity to stand united, promote wellness, and build stronger connections that encourage hope and positive change.
Whether you are walking for yourself, a loved one, someone you have lost, or simply to support the cause, your presence helps create a more compassionate and recovery-friendly Gaston County.
Together, we walk to educate, empower, inspire, and celebrate recovery. Because recovery is possible, and no one walks alone. 💜💚💙
Featured Video
Recovery is Possible. Recovery is Powerful. Recovery Happens Here.
Hosted by THE COMMUNITY OF GASTOINA
Ways to Participate
Choose how you want to help
Register
Choose how you want to be part of Gaston Recovery Walk by registering as a Walker, Family Team, Recovery Team, or Community Supporter. Every registration helps build hope, healing, and connection across our community. Register today and join the movement as we walk together for recovery.
Sponsor
Become a sponsor and help create a stronger, healthier, and more recovery-friendly community. Your support helps fund education, outreach, prevention efforts, recovery resources, family support services, and community engagement activities that make a lasting impact throughout Gaston County.
Volunteer or Vendor
🙌 Volunteer or Become a Vendor
The Gastonia Recovery Walk 2026 would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers and the support of community vendors and resource partners. Whether you want to give your time, share resources, or showcase your organization, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact.
Plan your day
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Parking
Free parking is available at Erwin Park and the Erwin Community Center (913 N. Pryor Street, Gastonia, NC 28052). Accessible parking spaces are available near the main entrance. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking, check-in, and event activities. Additional parking directions will be provided closer to the event date if overflow parking becomes necessary.
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