HOPE Sheds Light Holding 4th Annual Walk In Seaside

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — The 4th annual Celebration of HOPE Walk to support those affected by addiction is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9.

The walk, which includes speakers, entertainment and vendors, raises funds to support HOPE Sheds Light, which works to educate individuals, families and the community about the disease of addiction and to provide hope and resources for recovery.

Check-in for the walk, which starts at Hiering Avenue, begins at 8 a.m. and all registrants receive a free T-shirt. Registration is $10, and registrants are encouraged to help raise funds for the organization.

"At HOPE Sheds Light, we are committed to providing friends, families and our community with an understanding on the disease of addiction, including the most prevalent types related to Heroin, Opiates and Prescription drug Education and helping them understand that they are not alone," the organization says on its website. "We want our children, parents and the entire community to know the dangers of substance abuse and heroin use and how continued use can ultimately take young lives. Our goal is to create awareness and be a gateway to ALL agencies that provide support."

HOPE Sheds Light was started after the Rosetto family lost their son Marc to a hard-fought battle against substance abuse and heroin experimentation in 2012, to ensure that other families find the help they need to help those battling addiction.

Dozens of organizations offer sponsorship support to the walk.

Click here for more information and to register.

Photo via HOPE Sheds Light Facebook page from 2016 walk