2026 Shatterproof Walk Boston
| Dates: | Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Hours: | 8:00 am - onwards |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Community Action |
As overdose deaths in Boston continue to decline while remaining a significant public health challenge, hundreds of people from across Greater Boston will gather at DCR Carson Beach on Sunday, October 4th for the 7th Annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction, a powerful community event that brings together families, friends, advocates, healthcare leaders, and people in recovery to honor loved ones, celebrate recovery, and take action to end the addiction crisis.The Walk is one of six events taking place across the country as part of Shatterproof’s national effort to transform how addiction is prevented, treated, and understood in America.
While Boston saw encouraging progress in 2024—with overdose deaths declining 41% from the previous year to 192 deaths, the lowest level since 2015, and non-fatal overdose hospitalizations falling 56%—the crisis continues to affect hundreds of residents each year.
Fentanyl remains a driving force behind the epidemic, involved in 90% of opioid-related overdose deaths and 86% of opioid-related overdose hospitalizations.
'Progress is possible, but too many families are still struggling to find the care and support they need,' said Pam Jenkins, CEO of Shatterproof.
'The Walk brings communities together to honor those we've lost, celebrate recovery, and remind every person affected by addiction that they are not alone.
Together, we can build a future where everyone has access to quality, evidence-based care.'
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