Elevate

09/02/2026

💙 Help Us Fill the Memory Mile! 💙

One of the most meaningful parts of the Adrenaline Race is our Memory Mile — a special way to honor loved ones, celebrate memories, and recognize the people who have made a difference in our lives.

✨ This year, we have NEW Memory Mile signs! ✨

We’re inviting anyone in our community who would like to participate to stop by and fill out a sign between now and Race Day — Sunday, September 20. Your sign will become part of the Memory Mile along the Adrenaline Race course. 💙

📍 Elevate West Bend Office
1626 Clarence Ct., West Bend, WI

And if you can’t make it in beforehand, you can also fill out a Memory Mile sign on the morning of the race at the Elevate Resource Table the morning of the race.

Whether you’re honoring someone you’ve lost, celebrating someone special, or simply want to recognize someone who has made an impact on your life, we’d love for you to be part of the Memory Mile.

💙 Your memory. Your message. Your mile.

Questions? Reach out to Nikki Plotkin at [email protected].

09/01/2026

Through the Volunteer Center’s July Tip Jar, our community raised $440 for Elevate Inc.’s Family Support SUDAC program.

When substance use affects one person, it can affect an entire family. Family Support SUDAC helps families find understanding, resources, connection, and hope as they navigate these challenges.

Thank you to everyone who gave, and to the Volunteer Center for helping make community giving possible. Your generosity helps families know they are not alone. 💚

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This is a time to remember those we have lost, support those who are grieving, and stand alongside individuals living with substance use disorders.

Substance use disorder can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. Stigma often prevents people from reaching out for help, but compassion can open the door to healing and recovery.

Today, you can make a difference by:
Learning the signs of an overdose.
Carrying Naloxone if it's available in your community.
Using person-first language.
Supporting someone in recovery.
Sharing trusted resources that connect people to help.

Every conversation rooted in understanding instead of judgment helps create stronger, healthier communities.

Recovery is possible. Hope is real. Every life matters.

Learn more about Elevate's recovery and community outreach programs at www.elevateyou.org.

08/30/2026

Grief is something we all experience, yet many people feel they must carry it in silence. On National Grief Awareness Day, we recognize the many forms grief can take and encourage compassionate conversations about loss and healing.

If someone you know is grieving:
• Listen more than you speak
• Offer your presence instead of trying to fix the pain
• Check in weeks and months later
• Let them know they don't have to face grief alone

Healing doesn't follow a timeline, and neither should our support.

At Elevate, we believe that hope begins with compassion and connection.
Learn more about our services at www.elevateyou.org.

08/26/2026

🍂 THERE’S A REASON WE MOVED THE ADRENALINE RACE TO SEPTEMBER. AND NOW IT’S ALMOST TIME. 🏃‍♀️🔥

Remember when the Adrenaline Race was held in July?

We made the move to September 20 for one big reason: a better race experience for YOU.

And now that race day is just around the corner, we’re getting pretty excited about what September has to offer:

🍂 Cooler fall temperatures
🏃‍♀️ More comfortable running conditions
💪 The perfect time to put all that summer training to work
🎯 A fresh challenge to finish the season strong
❤️ And a chance to run for something bigger than yourself

Whether you’ve been training all summer or you’re just looking for a challenge to get you moving, there’s still a distance with your name on it.

🏅 5K — Start here. Finish strong.
🏅 10K — Ready to push yourself?
🏅 Half Marathon — Make it a BIG goal.
🏅 Full Marathon — Go all in.
🎒 Rucking — Add some weight to the challenge.

📅 SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
📍 West Bend, WI

The countdown is on. Pick your distance. Register now. Then get ready to cross that finish line. 🏁

👉 Register at www.adrenalineraces.org

08/26/2026

We couldn’t be prouder to see one of our own recognized in such a meaningful way. 💚

Congratulations to Vince, a valued member of Elevate’s Crisis Response Team, on being named a 2026 HOPE Hero and keynote speaker!

Vince embodies what it means to meet people where they are—with compassion, empathy, and hope. Through his work as a co-responder, he helps individuals navigate some of life’s most difficult moments and connects them with the support and resources they need.

We’re grateful for the heart and dedication Vince brings to our team and to the people we serve. His message is a powerful reminder that hope can begin with a single conversation.

Congratulations, Vince! We’re so proud to call you part of the Elevate team. 💚

💚 Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speaker and HOPE Hero: Vince!

Join us on September 19 as we recognize Vince, co-responder with the Crisis Response Team, with Elevate , as our 2026 HOPE Hero.

Vince will share a powerful message about compassion, hope, and the importance of meeting people where they are during life’s most difficult moments.

Come walk with us, hear Vince’s story, and be part of a community that reminds everyone: There is HOPE. 💚

08/26/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a time to honor those whose lives have been lost to overdose, walk alongside those who are grieving, recognize people in recovery, and encourage conversations that replace judgment and stigma with understanding and support. Read our latest blog ----> https://tinyurl.com/2unkts7u

08/25/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO BECOME AN ADRENALINE RACE SPONSOR! 🚨

There’s still time to get your business in front of hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and community members at the 2026 Adrenaline Race on September 20! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

08/24/2026

💜 Honoring Lives Lost. Promoting Action. Inspiring Hope.

Elevate is honored to take part in this year's International Overdose Awareness Day events, hosted by the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those we've lost to overdose, support the families and communities impacted, reduce stigma surrounding substance use, and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery.

📍 Stop by the Elevate table on August 30!
🗓️ August 30
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Jackson Park Shelter #1 W204N16901 Jackson Dr., Jackson, WI

🗓️ August 31
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Ozaukee Nonprofit Center 2360 Dakota Dr., Grafton, WI

Visit our table on August 30 to meet our team, learn about Elevate's prevention, intervention, recovery support, and community outreach services, and discover resources available throughout our communities.

Together, we can honor those we've lost, support those who are struggling, and remind everyone that recovery is possible.

💜 We hope to see you there.

08/21/2026

🏁 30 DAYS LEFT! 🏁

The countdown is officially on! In just 30 days, we’ll be at the starting line of the 16th Annual Adrenaline Race in West Bend. 💚

Whether you’re ready to run, walk, ruck, or volunteer, there’s a way for you to be part of race day!

👟 5K Walk/Run
🏃 10K
🎒 Rucking Options
🏅 Half & Full Marathon
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

You don’t have to do it alone. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or community and be part of something bigger.

💚 Run for a cause.
🤝 Run for your community.
🏃 Run for Elevate.

📅 September 20, 2026
📍 West Bend, WI

30 days. One community. So many ways to make an impact.

👉 Sign up or volunteer today:
https://www.adrenalineraces.org