Stephen Michael

$1,060
Raised · 100% of $1,060
12
Donors
15
Donations
01 — Story

Together We Thrive!

My journey to recovery began after nearly two decades of drinking and using, starting when I was just 14. By the time I got sober on April 13, 2016, I felt completely alone—my addiction had isolated me from family, friends, and life itself. Recovery was daunting, but I found hope in the power of community, especially places like The Phoenix. Surrounded by others who understood my struggle, I started to believe change was possible.

Through The Phoenix and the camaraderie of endurance sports like Ironmans and Ultramarathons, I rediscovered myself. Today, I’m thriving—I have a renewed sense of purpose, belonging, and joy that I never thought possible.

Now, I want to give back. With your help, The Phoenix can offer this same life-changing support to others. Just $66 provides free programming for one person for an entire year. 

I personally give $400, which means I support my own access to Phoenix programming + ensure 5 more people have access too. 

I’ve set a personal goal to raise $1,060 this month, ensuring access to free Phoenix programming for 16 people. To get there I need:

  • 1 person to match my contribution of $400
  • 3 to give $132 
  • 4 to give $66

Together, we'll ensure 16 people have access to free Phoenix programming for 1 year. Join me in fuelling transformation. Let’s build a stronger, sober community—together.

02 — Recent donations

Recent donations

Anonymous$21Sep 30
Steve Zivich$100Sep 27

in memory of Joe

Lori Samuels$95Sep 25
Anonymous$132Sep 25
Bud Michael$400Sep 5

good luck on your fund raise!

Phil Nieto$50Sep 4
Brian Samuels$132Sep 3
Stephen Michael$30Aug 28
Stephen Michael$30Jul 28
Anonymous$25Apr 22
Stephen Michael

Stephen Michael

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03 — Others fundraising

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Jonilynn

In Honor of Jonilynn

$0$500
Alexis Crawford

Alexis Crawford

"Raising Funds for The Phoenix Maine: Fueling Hope, Healing, and a Sober Active Community That Changed My Life

$1,000$500
Fit to be King

Fit to be King

I started showing up to The Phoenix because someone I loved was struggling and I didn't know what else to do. I thought I was there to help. Turns out I needed it just as much. Recovery doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in a gym at 6am when someone you just met is cheering you on. It happens on a trail when you're too tired to think about anything but putting one foot in front of the other. It happens in a parking lot after a workout when the conversation goes longer than it should and nobody wants to leave. That's what The Phoenix builds. Not just programs. Not just events. The kind of community that makes you want to show up even when you don't feel like it, and keeps you coming back because something in you knows it matters. I'm fundraising for The Giving Bridge because I've seen what happens when people have access to this community and what happens when they don't. The difference is real and it's worth fighting for. If you've been touched by addiction, recovery, or the people navigating both, you already know why this matters. If you haven't, trust me when I say your donation does more than you think. Every dollar goes toward keeping The Phoenix free and accessible for anyone with 48 hours of sobriety. No barriers, no cost, no catching up. Just show up. Help me build the bridge.

$9,595$15,000
Suzanne Bentley-Frey

Suzanne Bentley-Frey

Meaningful connections, community, support changes lives!

$690$1,000
Rise. Recover. Live.

Every dollar fuels recovery.

Support Stephen Michael's mission and help keep The Phoenix free for everyone in recovery.