Join us for the 2nd Annual "Dose of Awareness" 5K Walk and Health Expo where you'll walk in memory of thousands of Americans who have been lost to our national prescription drug abuse epidemic. Our mission is to educate and equip youth and adults of all ages with information and resources that can help keep them safe. Our goal is to inspire and engage every Bay Area community member to join our fight to end prescription drug abuse and its potentially devastating consequences.

Every individual can help end this national health crisis - find out how at this important community event!

Schedule:

8:30 - 9:00 Registration Check In

8:30 - 12:00 Health Expo and Youth Activity Station Open

9:00 - 9:20 Opening Remarks - Cheryl Jennings, ABC7/KGO News, Emcee
April Rovero, CEO National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse
Bill Clarkson, San Ramon Mayor
Karen Stepper, Danville Mayor
Steve Glazer, CA State Senator
Catharine Baker, CA State Assemblywoman
Candace Andersen, Contra Costa County Supervisor

9:20 - 9:30 Stretch/Warm Up

9:30 - 10:30 5K Walk around track adjacent to Iron Horse Middle School

10:30 - 11:15 Guest Speakers
John Martin, DEA Special Agent in Charge
Lt. Allan Shields, Danville Police Department
Sgt. Hollis Tong, San Ramon Police Department
Sandra Heuer, Mothers With a Purpose
Judy Kobsar, Health and Wellness Care Center
Linda Hickman, New Leaf Treatment Center
D'Anne Burwell, Author of "Saving Jake"
Cassandra Hockenson, Medical Board of California
Dan Peddycord, Contra Costa Health Services
Dr. Leslie Hewitt, California Chiropractic Association
Candace Nicole, The Studio Danville

11:15 - 11:45 Lost Love Ones Memorial
Led by Chaplin Nick Vleisides
Special Music By Singer/Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards

11:45 - 12:00 Closing Remarks

Thank you to our following Key Sponsors for their generous support of our event:

Fidelity Investments - Dublin, CA
Fog City Entertainment
Mothers With a Purpose
Richard and Donna Corn
The Paul DeVincenzi Family

Click here To Learn About Our "Dose of Awareness" 5K Walk Sponsorship Program

Click here To make a donation to NCAPDA to support our prevention work. NCAPDA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed. Federal Tax I.D. 90-0769605.