76 South 100 West, Moab, Utah 84532, United States
A Community Walk for Remembrance, Healing & Hope
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Each year, communities around the world gather for Overdose Awareness events to remember the lives lost, acknowledge the grief of those left behind, and advocate for a more compassionate response to substance use. This year, Wellness Collective, USARA, an the Moab Recovery Center invite you to join us for a community walk and remembrance gathering in Moonflower Canyon.
Together, we will honor those we've lost to overdose, hold space for those navigating recovery, and stand in solidarity with families, friends, and frontline workers who continue to show up with courage and care.
Event Schedule
- 9:30 AM – Meet at USARA to caravan to Moonflower Canyon (contact us for directions or transportation assistance)
- 10:00 AM –Meet at Moonflower Canyon
- 10:10 AM – Grounding Meditation & Breathing Practice
- 10:20 AM – Candle Ceremony and Silent Walk
- 10:50 AM – Community Sharing Circle
- 11:30 PM – Closing & Walk Back
This offering is free and open to all. Whether you’ve been personally impacted or want to stand with those who have, your presence matters.
How You Can Participate
- Bring a photo, written tribute, or item to honor a loved one
- Share a few words during our reflection circle (optional)
- Wear purple to show your support for Overdose Awareness
- Invite a friend—healing happens in community
- Snacks and water will be provided (thanks to the Moab Recovery Center, USARA, & Wellness Collective)
Accessibility & Support
- We are working with local partners to provide shuttle access for those needing transportation
- Light walking over uneven ground is required—please reach out if you need accessibility accommodations
- Recovery coaches, peer supporters, and wellness staff will be present if you need support
Why It Matters
Substance use and overdose are part of the health realities many in our community live with. By gathering in reflection, we reduce stigma and replace it with understanding, compassion, and hope. Healing begins when we create space to remember and reconnect.
"Grief is love with nowhere to go. Let's give it a place to breathe."
Please join us. Your voice, your presence, and your heart are welcome here.