Trail Run 4 Recovery, founded by Chip Piper in 2022, was initially created as a fundraising effort to support local nonprofit recovery organizations, such as Turning Point Center of Addison County (TPCAC) and in 2023 included Jenna's Promise in the fundraising

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Chip is an Ultra Runner who actively participates in an annual Trail Run every year in memory of his Son Michael Piper and Jenna Tatro who both were lost to Opioid overdoes.  Chip has completed two major milestones completing 5 trail marathons in 5 days in 2023 and 10 Marathons in 10 days in 2024 raising over $50K through a grassroots campaign for nonprofits supporting recovery and those suffering from substance use disorders. ​​​​​​​

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TR4R's mission expanded, after connecting with TPCAC centering around comprehensive support to individuals battling substance use disorders (SUD) and their loved ones. Recognizing the devastating impact of addiction,

in the face of the fentanyl crisis and the tragic losses it has brought, TR4R stands as a beacon of hope, offering support and resources, through lived experience, to those grieving the loss of a loved one to overdose and empowering individuals through health and wellness to find their own path in recovery. 

Now in 2024, having gained its own 501c3 nonprofit status, TR4R plays a pivotal role in continuing to raise funds to support non-profit recovery organizations, throughout Vermont, that provide essential wrap-around services to individuals in need of SUD rehabilitation. 

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The funds generated enable these organizations to offer peer support through recovery coaching, provide rehabilitation programs, and facilitate access to counseling, support groups, transportation, housing, and food assistance.

TR4R's dedication to breaking down barriers and providing resources for those affected by SUD in Vermont is a testament to its unwavering commitment to stomping out addiction while showing others they are not alone, whether battling SUD themselves or processing the grief of losing a loved one to substance use disorder or overdose. 

 

By honoring the memory of those lost too soon, TR4R strives to create a world where individuals have rapid access to the support and resources they need to reclaim their lives and achieve their full potential.

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There is a life beyond addiction. Together we can overcome addiction and the grief that accompanies it, through the power of helping others. 

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