Fitenss Together Norwell to Host Obstacle Course Event to Raise Awareness of the Opioid Epidemic

NORWELL, Mass. - Oct. 11, 2016 - PRLog -- Fitness Together Norwell is joining forces with Bay State Community Services to offer the Breaking Barriers to Build a Stronger Community Obstacle Course Charity Event on Saturday, October 22 from 10 am to 2 pm at theirlocation at 15 Farrar Farm Road in Norwell.

This is a free community event with all donations going to Bay State Community Services' Bridge Fund. It is open to people of all ages and abilities and will feature fun fitness, food and community. Participants and observers who donate $20 or more will be entered to win gift certificates from local merchants.

"The opiate epidemic is affecting us all. Clients have lost loves ones and too many people in their 20's and 30's are dying," said Steve Lichtman, President of FT Norwell and Westboro. "We invite the community to attend the Obstacle Course Event Fundraiser to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic. As a community, we can raise awareness and funds to tackle this growing problem in our community."

To RSVP for the event or make a donation, visit: bit.ly/changinglivestogether

AboutBay State Community Services (BSCS) has been serving residents of the greater South Shore area for more than 45 years. They offer 79 programs across 19 locations. All of their services are designed to address substance use disorders and behavioral health needs by providing an array of comprehensive services including: outpatient, prevention and intervention, criminal justice, home based, day treatment and residential services.

About The Bay State Bridge Fund: BSCS established the Bay State Bridge Fund to allow them, in emergency situations, to reach out to individuals participating in their services and assist them with immediate critical needs which may include things like food, services and narcan. This helps the individuals to shift their focus back to their family and the services they require. BSCS is joining with the family, understanding and respecting their situation, and addressing the most pressing concerns that may be keeping them from participating in essential services.

Fitness Together Norwell (FT) is a personal training facility located at 15 Farrar Farm Rd. FT has been serving the south shore community for 11 years. For more information, contact Joe Caruso at 781.659.0034.

PHOTO CAPTION: Left to Right: James Fabich. Megan Pratt, Joe Caruso, Steve Lichtman