Celebrate and support recovery from addiction by participating in Recovery Partners of Vermont (RPV)'s new annual virtual step challenge event! 50% of proceeds will go to Kingdom Recovery Center, located in the birthplace and childhood home of Dr. Bob, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous in St Johnsbury, Vermont. For more about both RPV and Kingdom Recovery, see below the event information.

Challenge:

Create a fundraising page. Scroll up on this page. Next to "Team Members" click on the blue and white box that says "Fundraise" to set up your fundraiser page.
Check out our video demonstrating how to become a team member!
Set a step goal. Choose a goal for the number of steps you will take between Monday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 9th. All steps count, whether it's around your neighborhood, in the mall, or part of your workday! Tips on setting a step goal.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to participate! Many steps trackers will automatically convert your distance wheeled to steps. If yours doesn't, however, you can use an odometer and convert the distance to steps. 1km = 1250 steps
Fundraise. Share your page's custom donation URL with your friends and family and ask them to support your efforts. Be sure to tell them why you're doing this and your step goal. People can contribute during the challenge as well. Fundraising will end on Sunday, June 9th at 11:59 PM.
Track your steps. Steps can be tracked on your iPhone via the Health App or on an Andriod via the Step, Pacer Pedometer, or Step Tracker. Fitbits/Garmins and pedometers can also be used to track steps.

Not interested in stepping? Donate to our cause without committing to a goal by hitting the "donate" button!

Prizes:

Most Funds Raised: Either a certificate for one night at Killington Resort for two plus one day of golf with cart for two people plus 1/2 gallon of maple syrup from Gadapee Valley Sugarhouse OR $300 cash.

Most Steps: A Norris Wool Throw blanket from Johnson Woolen Mills plus a $50 gift card to Cold Hollow Mill in Waterbury.
If the winner is from outside of New England, we will ship the blanket to you.

In order to be eligible for the Most Steps prize, you must submit your steps to us as follows:

Take a screenshot or photo of your total step count from Monday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 9th. This can be done in whatever app or tracker you used.
- Wheelchair users, if your tracker automatically converts to steps, you can simply submit your tracker photo/screenshot. If it doesn't, submit a screenshot of your odometer distance.
Email amanda@vtrecoverynetwork.org by Monday, June 17th with your total number of steps, your first and last name, and the step screenshots/photos.

Thank you to Cold Hollow Mill, Gadapee Family Sugarhouse, Johnson Woolen Mills, and Killington Resort for their generous support!

*Staff of RPV are not eligible for either prize package.

More about RPV:

We are a 501c3 that provides advocacy, financial and programmatic support, and best practices to 15 of Vermont's recovery organizations across the state. Our mission is, “To support our member recovery organizations such that they can be world-class establishments empowering all Vermonters and their families who are in recovery from alcohol or other substance use disorders.” Our members are local, self-directed, inclusive organizations that provide a dynamic set of no-cost peer-led services and programs helping diverse people maintain alcohol-free and substance-free lifestyles. These services and support include: sober recreation activities; volunteer opportunities; community education; alternative health and wellness programs; 12-step meetings; an array of art programs (writers for recovery, cooking and art classes, etc...); staff embedded in emergency departments, corrections, police, and fire departments; and street outreach workers. Additionally, four of our members offer transitional living to Vermonters with a total of 85 beds plus six apartments for women with children up to age 10. Learn more on our website.

More about Kingdom Recovery Center:

Located at 297 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the birthplace and childhood home of Dr. Bob, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Kingdom is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the social and spiritual lives of those who have been affected by alcohol, drugs, and other addictions by providing a safe, substance-free, and welcoming environment for individuals and groups seeking to strengthen their recovery and promote healthy lifestyles. Learn more on their website.

Medical Disclaimer

Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with this steps fundraiser, please, stop and consult your healthcare provider.

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