Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center to host fun run/walk
Event celebrates recovery and 40th anniversary
Celebration of Recovery Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion.
This annual event, which has been held virtually the past two years, is back in person for the 5K run/1-mile walk. Race proceeds will benefit the Geisinger Marworth Therapeutic Activities Fund, which supports programs that help patients enjoy healthy leisure and gain sober social skills after discharge. Medals will be awarded for top runners in male and female age groups as well as a prize raffle.
“The event is truly a celebration of recovery, highlighting Marworth’s work, which has helped more than 40,000 patients overcome addiction,” said Jennifer Ronczka, operations manager for northeast region addiction medicine. “It brings together those who have recovered, family members and friends of those who’ve had addiction, community members — everyone. It’s for such a great cause and always a fun event for all who participate.”
Check-in will be held from 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. with the race beginning at 10 a.m. The $30 entry fee includes a t-shirt while supplies last. Register online at runsignup.com/recoveryfunrun. If you would like to give an additional donation to help support the Marworth Therapeutic Activities Fund, visit go.geisinger.org/marworthrun.
For 40 years, Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center has offered inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment to help patients overcome drug and alcohol addiction. From medication-assisted treatment to inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment, our addiction medicine specialists will treat you or your loved one as an individual with a unique history, lifestyle, and values. The center has been named to Newsweek's list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers as the #1 treatment facility in Pennsylvania. You can find more information on Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center at marworth.org.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
