LAWRENCE A celebration of recovery is happening in Lawrence as 24 Group marks its 20th anniversary Hawk Walk on Saturday. The event raises money to provide grants for treatment assistance and for recovery services for kids and young adults.

The walk supports initiatives like Camp Mariposa, a preventative mentorship program that helps children ages nine to 12 whose families have been affected by substance use disorders.

Brianna Metz knows firsthand the impact addiction has on families. Her husband has been in recovery from alcohol for two and a half years, and the journey has affected their entire household.

"The challenge is definitely dealing with somebody going in and out of the justice system, which then puts a financial strain as well onto the family. Also, the emotional strain of i

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