Ross Bridge 8k and Health Expo to Benefit Alabama Teen Challenge

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On September 4, 2010, Ross Bridge together with Alabama Teen Challenge and Brookwood Medical Center will be hosting the 2nd annual Ross Bridge 8k Run/Walk.  Proceeds from the events will benefit Alabama Teen Challenge. Additionally, Ross Bridge will host a health exposition, the Mercedes Kids Run kick-off and a Fresh Market event, making this a don’t miss event.  Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m.

For nearly 50 years Teen Challenge has been providing quality, low cost recovery programs for individuals of all ages. With four facilities serving greater Alabama (more than 140 residential beds) and access to more than 5000 beds nationally, ATC is part of one of America’s oldest, largest and most successful faith-based drug and alcohol restoration programs.


ATC provides not only a safe and loving facilities to men and women struggling with life-controlling problems, but the long term Biblical counseling and treatment they need to turn their lives around in a more positive direction. “We believe that these special individuals need care, concern, and education in a protected setting. We believe they deserve a second chance.” – Director of Development, Brandon Lackey

The road to recovery is paved with the knowledge that there is real hope for every addict. Once this is realized, no one is viewed as beyond help.

*Drug Abuse Statistics:

Over 50% of all child abuse and neglect cases substantiated by child protective services involve some degree of alcohol or other use by the child’s parents.

Among youths age 12 to 17, 11.6% were current illicit drug users

Alcohol is a key factor in up to 68% of manslaughters, 62% of assaults, 54% of murders/attempted murders, and 48% of robberies.

In one study of youthful suicide attempts, drug and alcohol abuse was the most common; fully 70%

*National Survey on Drug Use and Health
*National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information