CELEBRATION OF HOPE WALK COMING TO SEASIDE HEIGHTS ON SEPTEMBER 13TH

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – HOPE Sheds Light has announced that their first ever Celebration of HOPE Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 13th at 8am on the beach at Hiering Avenue in Seaside Heights. Registration is free, and a $10 donation toward addiction recovery is suggested. Those interested can register for the walk by visiting HOPEShedsLight.org. Every registered participant will receive a free T-shirt at the walk. Registration will also be available onsite on the day of the event.

All those who have been affected by addiction or would like to show their support are invited to join the walk in an effort to find hope and raise awareness on the disease. Vendors, inspirational speakers and giveaways will be onsite. The entire community is invited. “This is a chance to meet others who have been working toward a solution on the heroin epidemic in Ocean County,” said Ron Rosetto, founder of HOPE Sheds Light. “This walk is really for anyone and everyone affected by this disease of addiction.”

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. When the Rosetto family was going through this difficult time, they struggled to find the help they needed.

“Since the family and friends of those with addiction problems often feel isolated, ashamed, overwhelmed and hopeless, HOPE Sheds Light was created to provide direction, resources and hope toward recovery,” Rosetto said. “We are passionate about helping anyone in need, and we have created this organization to provide those individuals with the resources they need to find hope for a future free from drug addiction.”

HOPE Sheds Light is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 46-3910504) that is supported by friends and families directly affected by addiction, and found recovery through continuous love, support and understanding. Their mission is to educate families on the disease of addiction, including the most prevalent types related to heroin, opiates and prescription drugs, by creating awareness, providing resources and instilling hope to support a healthier community. To learn more about HOPE Sheds Light or to register for the Celebration of HOPE Walk, please visit HOPEShedsLight.org.