Family hosts memorial fundraiser centred around combatting stigma, spreading awareness, and helping others recover Tony had a knack for storytelling. He lit up with excitement whenever he shared childhood memories, especially the fun times he had with his sisters. His natural kindness and humility also made him a lovely friend to have. However, under the … Continued
When Leah and Zoltan started dating, they quickly discovered that they shared a similar, difficult past. They were both raised by dads who were once addicts. It was this shared experience that inspired their vow to never be like their fathers. Leah could have never known that years later she would lose Zoltan to drug … Continued
For as long as he could remember, Jimmy was a high achiever. It was his passion for excellence and accomplishment that helped him become a decorated college athlete. One of his crowning achievements was helping his university football team bring home the Vanier Cup (Canadian university football championship title) in 2017. The following year, minor … Continued
Miracles come in many forms. But for Matthew, it was a hospital stay that marked a “miraculous” turning point in a years-long process of recovery. “I was in such a dark place,” they recall. “I was suicidal – but just enough of the addictions counselling I had undergone for years stuck with me. I knew I had … Continued
Jamie’s addiction journey started earlier than most. Following an injury as a child, doctors put her on opioids at seven years of age. “From then on, I struggled for most of my life,” she says. “I needed the drugs to sleep, to cope with the burning pain. But in the end, they probably hurt me the … Continued
Under perfectly sunny skies, a record number of walkers participated in Renascent’s 2023 Road to Recovery Walk/Run. The annual fundraising event was a great success, surpassing its fundraising goal by raising an incredible $12,300. The group walk, which was held on June 10 at Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, saw a record number of teams … Continued
