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Connecting Communities, Sharing Stories, Finding Solutions

OUR NEXT EVENTS

  • Regina's Battle for Recovery
    Regina's Battle for Recovery
    Aug 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Regina, 3355 6th Ave, Regina, SK S4T 4L8, Canada
    Hope is rising in Regina! Join us for Regina’s Battle for Recovery, a powerful day of inspiration, courage, and community. Experience real stories of recovery, empowering speakers, and a movement that proves healing is possible—no matter what. Let’s stand together and celebrate.
  • Thunder Bay's Battle For Recovery - 2
    Thunder Bay's Battle For Recovery - 2
    Aug 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Thunder Bay, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R5, Canada
    Join us for Thunder Bay’s Battle for Recovery 2 on August 30th, 2025, at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. This powerful event, presented by the Empower2Recover Foundation, will unite the community to celebrate recovery, resilience, and hope.
  • 3rd Recovery Day - Kenora Ontario
    3rd Recovery Day - Kenora Ontario
    Sep 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Kenora, 240 Veterans Dr, Kenora, ON P9N 3Y5, Canada
    Empower2Recover Foundation is hosting the 3rd Recovery Day in Kenora, Ontario. Grab your tickets which include the catered lunch and get ready for incredible speakers, entertainment and connection.
  • Dryden's Battle for Recovery
    Dryden's Battle for Recovery
    Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Dryden, 100 Casimir Ave, Dryden, ON P8N 3L4, Canada
    This September, the Empower2Recover Foundation teams up with Dryden for A Battle for Recovery, bringing inspiration, resilience, and recovery stories to center stage. As part of Recovery Month, this powerful event will shine a light on mental health, celebrate victories over adversity.
  • Fort France's Battle for Recovery - 2
    Fort France's Battle for Recovery - 2
    Sep 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Fort Frances, 1201 Idylwild Dr, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M3, Canada
    Join us for Fort France's Battle for Recovery 2 on Sept 19th, 2025, at the La Place Rendez-Vous. This powerful event, presented by the Empower2Recover Foundation, will unite the community to celebrate recovery, resilience, and hope.
  • Saskatoons Battle for Recovery #2
    Saskatoons Battle for Recovery #2
    Fri, Oct 10
    Oct 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    🔥 Saskatoon’s Battle for Recovery #2 is BACK! 🔥 On World Mental Health Day Presented by the Empower2Recover Foundation in powerful partnership with HardKnox Talks. 🎤 Raw stories. 🙌 Real hope. 💥 Unshakable community. Join us for an unforgettable day of inspiration and Healing
  • Strength in Recovery - Power through Community Gala
    Strength in Recovery - Power through Community Gala
    Fri, Nov 07
    Edmonton Convention Centre Theater
    Nov 07, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Edmonton Convention Centre Theater , 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9, Canada
    Join us for an inspiring evening of hope, unity, and transformation as we raise vital funds to empower lives cross Canada through recovery support. Presented by the Empower2Recover Foundation & the GRC (Global Recovery Community)

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We're here to give hope to those dealing with mental health and addiction issues. Our events bring people together to hear real stories and solutions from those who've been through it.

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Your donation to the Empower2Recover Foundation directly fuels our coast-2-coast recovery events, programs, and outreach efforts that bring hope, healing, and connection to individuals and families impacted by addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. Every dollar helps us create safe, empowering spaces, fund recovery scholarships, and amplify lived-experience voices in communities that need it most.

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ABOUT

ABOUT E2R FOUNDATION

OUR GOALS

1. Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigma:

Cultivate an understanding of trauma and addiction, targeting misconceptions and stereotypes. Increase public awareness each year through targeted campaigns and educational initiatives. Tailor awareness efforts to address specific local needs and concerns related to mental health and addiction.

2. Platform for Lived Experiences:

Establish a dynamic platform for individuals with lived experiences to share diverse stories, creating a rich tapestry of insights. Host a minimum of five(5)events annually, ensuring representation from various backgrounds and perspectives. Prioritize inclusivity and diversity in speaker selection to reflect a broad spectrum of experiences.

3. Advocate Evidence and Abstinence-Based Approaches:

Champion evidence-based practices in trauma and addiction recovery, emphasizing research-backed methods. Collaborate with research institutions and charities to integrate the latest findings into prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches.

TEAM

MEET THE TEAM:

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Brooke Robichaud.
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JAY BARNARD

CARL HEATH

Executive Director/Fundraiser 

Program Director

Founder of HYPE Recovery + Empower 2 Recover Foundation. Motivational Speaker, Celebrity Chef + Program Developer + Fundraiser. 

Founder of Energy Wize + Author of Activation Flow. Motivational Speaker, Alternative 

Recovery Advocate. 

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Heidi and Belinda

Digital Media Creation

Founders of the No Matter What Happens project. They have joined the E2R Team to help create social media assets and posters for our upcoming events. 

BROOKE ROBICHAUD

Senior Communications

Founder of the Sober Biz Collective, Author, Podcaster + Inspiring Speaker

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