The John Brower, Jr. Foundation and Outreach will hold the 2024 Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
The walk was established by the family of John Brower, Jr., who lost his life in 2014 to an opioid overdose. John's parents, John, Sr. (photo below) and Jody, with their children, Kristen and Robert, founded the foundation to raise funds for overdose prevention, education and treatment. The event, now in its ninth year, seeks to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and the support needed to fight the problem that has devastated families and communities on Long Island. All funds raised assist Outreach’s life-saving treatment programs and services for individuals and families.
Held on the historic Jones Beach Boardwalk, the Brower walk is an ongoing tribute to the memory of John Brower, Jr. - and others who have been lost to the opioid crisis. The event offers information for participants and the public aimed at inspiring and educating them about options for those affected by addiction. To learn more, please visit: https://opiny.org/donate/brower-walk/.
How to Participate
The 9th Annual John Brower, Jr. 5K Heroes Against Heroin Walk will take place, rain, or shine. All are welcome - families, groups, and individuals. at Jones Beach State Park, Parking Field 1 (check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.).
To register:
- Download and complete a Registration Form (click for a fillable PDF) and return it to the address noted on the form as soon as possible. Children under 18 should have their form signed by a parent or guardian. They must also be accompanied at the Walk by an adult.
- Note: Al walkers must also complete and sign an accompanying waiver and photo release.
- For online registration, please click here.
- Registration is $25. While applications will be accepted on the day of the event, pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
- Check-in on the morning of the event begins at 9:00 a.m. The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m.
- Free parking will be available at Jones Beach Parking Field 1 – participants should mention to the attendant that they are attending the Outreach/Brower Walk.
For more information, assistance with registration, or any questions, please contact Marsha Radulov at 718-847-9233 ext. 2310 or marsharadulov@opiny.org.
About The John R. Brower, Jr. Foundation
The John R. Brower, Jr. Foundation was founded in 2014, after the Brower family lost their 25-year-old son to an opiate overdose. Turning their personal tragedy into hope for other families, the Brower Foundation has raised vital funds in support of substance use treatment and donated more than $200,000 to date to Outreach.
About Outreach
More than 40 years ago, Outreach opened its doors as a small assessment and referral center to engage people in the community struggling with addiction. Since then, its mission evolved to meet more needs and more communities. Today, Outreach inspires adolescents, adults, and their families to live their healthiest life through high quality, evidence-based behavioral health services and training programs located throughout New York City and Long Island.
For more information about Outreach, visit www.opiny.org. If you or someone you know needs help with a drug or alcohol problem, please call Outreach at 1-833-OPINYORG (1-833-674-6967).