Our mission is to provide an anonymous and safe community of support for all those adversely affected by addiction – those in recovery, their families and friends, caregivers, the clinical community, healthcare and wellness professionals ​and the community at large.
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For the Bulldogs, recovery from substance use disorder is not just about quitting drugs or alcohol. It’s also about building meaningful, connected, sober lives. Physical activity, holistic wellbeing, peer support, and a strong sense of community are crucial elements of this process. Our programs – which range from weekly group structured runs (and walks), outreach to area hospitals and recovery centers, support for people in active addiction in shelters and soup kitchens, programs for at-risk young people, meditation and wellness sessions and more — offer hope, structure, and a sense of belonging to individuals who are often isolated and stigmatized.

Donations from individuals, corporations and partners including those made to our annual Run for Recovery & Tribute at Franklin Park and support for our annual Boston Marathon Team directly support our programs detailed below. Donations also allow people without resources to join the Bulldogs as sponsored members. The cost of their membership, running gear, participation in wellness programs, coaching, day-to-day recovery support,  transportation, and race entries are covered by the Club.
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Donations also support our Weekly Runs (five runs in four locations each week), Full Circle Program which introduces new members to the Club and helps them meet specific wellness/recovery goals. Donations pay for running gear, race/event registration, and support. Our Leadership Team, composed of members who have completed Full Circle,  lead our weekly runs and outreach efforts, donations are used to compensate them with stipends and scholarship assistance. We also run a half-dozen  programs related to wellness and drug and alcohol prevention for young people as part of our Junior Bulldogs Program. Donations are used for gear, book donations, activities and resources for learning and wellness. Lastly, donations support various Boston Bulldogs Wellness Programs in area recovery centers and hospitals where Bulldogs members share the message of  recovery and the power of running, exercise and wellness.