By William Shannon The New York Times Odyssey House’s running team looped the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park during a recent training run. Credit: Gabriella Angotti-Jones/The New York Times Ryan Stevens sat on the edge of a concrete balustrade in Central Park…
On Sunday, our team of residents, alumni, staff, and friends will take on the NYC Marathon and they need your support! Show your encouragement by cheering for them on the sidelines, posting inspiring messages on our Facebook, or making a donation to…
On November 4th, a team of 43 clients, alumni, staff, and supporters will take on the ultimate challenge – the grueling 26.2-mile 2018 NYC Marathon. These runners have been training for this day for months. They are out to prove to themselves that they are not powerless over…
Thank you to everyone who attended the 13th Annual Run for Your Life on Saturday, September 15th! More than 1,000 people came out to Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island to show their support for men and women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. WPIX reporter…
by James Ford WPIX RANDALLS ISLAND, Manhattan — New York’s Very Own supports New Yorkers recovering from substance abuse and addiction. PIX11 voted with its feet, literally, at the Run For Your Life on Randall’s Island on Saturday. It’s an event operated by Odyssey House,…
Our Run for Your Life event has a little something for everyone: runners, walkers, dancers, fitness buffs…and bargain hunters! Score a great deal on one of your favorite restaurants or travel destinations, all while supporting Odyssey House. Take a peek at our auction catalog (pdf) now and…