I joined The Phoenix in 2021, and I've felt at home there ever since.
Most of my favorite places to be are outside. Hiking, camping, gardening, anywhere with dirt and air and quiet. Recovery gave me back the version of myself who could enjoy those things again, and The Phoenix gave me the community to keep doing it alongside other people who get it.
What I found at Phoenix changed me, and once I felt steady enough, I wanted to pass that feeling on. I started hosting women's wellness retreats so I could share the same connection and empowerment that lifted me up. Watching another woman take a deep breath and realize she's not alone, that never gets old.
Now I'm taking on something I never thought I'd do. My first ever marathon, and I'm honestly stoked for it. I'm running the 2026 NYC Marathon to represent The Phoenix and help amplify the recovery movement, because every person who finds this community deserves to feel as at home as I did.
My goal is to raise $3,500 to keep Phoenix programs free for anyone with 48 hours or more of sobriety.
Your donation helps fund:
- Free fitness classes, hikes, and group workouts for people in recovery
- A community where people can show up as their full selves, no matter where they are in their journey
- Programs that give people their lives back, one day at a time
26.2 miles is a long way for someone who's never raced one. Knowing your name is on this list will help carry me through every mile. Whether you can give $10, $25, or $100, thank you for being part of this with me.
Together, we rise.
