Help give us a place to heal.
In 2019 in Onondaga County, there were 98 opioid overdose fatalities and more than 4,000 people entered into an opioid treatment program. These rates are the highest rates in New York State, besides NYC, and are estimated to rise by 40 percent due to COVID isolation and stress. Even more alarming is that these statistics do not include those people suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder or those that choose non-clinical recovery paths (twelve step and other private recovery programs).
When asked what the biggest killer in the U.S. was, Jerome Adams, MD, former US Surgeon General said, “I think the biggest killer out there is Stigma. Stigma keeps people in the shadows. Stigma keeps people from coming forward and asking for help. Stigma keeps families from admitting that there is a problem.”
Plus One Fitness is a new not-for-profit organization aimed at helping Recoverees shed the stigma. We are physically active people brought together by sober living and committed to creating an environment of healing and recovery. Members and their family are empowered to discover their inner strength and confidence through adventure, fun and camaraderie.
Led by Henry Brigham, a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, Plus One Fitness focuses on the rewards of sobriety by helping Recoverees develop healthy lifestyle habits in a positive environment and supported by other people with shared experiences.
This fundraising campaign will help Plus 1 Fitness acquire and furnish an indoor training facility and clubhouse where members can learn about fitness and nutrition, how to set goals, rebuild relationships and help each other sustain sobriety.
These funds will be used to buy or lease a space that is in a centralized CNY location to make it convenient for our members. It will need to be on a bus line for members who do not have transportation. Then, we will need to furnish the space with weights, racks, workout matts, dumb bells, kettle bells, etc.
Is this a lofty goal? Frankly, yes! But, other communities have done this with tremendous success. With your help we can do the same. We can make the Plus 1 Fitness Clubhouse a Central New York reality.
With your help, we can shed the stigma and show our community that hope is not lost - Recovery is possible. With your help, we can show Central New York that, "Together, we are stronger."