Photo Courtesy: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
Robin McGeough

Courtesy of Aurora Charter Oak Hospital

Covina – Robin McGeough, the Director of Chemical Dependency Services at Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, is on the road – literally – for his 7th Annual Run4Recovery to support the Puente House Foundation.

McGeough started on Thurs., Sept. 24 in San Francisco, and he will run from there to the City of Covina, arriving on Oct. 3.  He will run 400 miles overall, to raise money for people in recovery from chemical dependency.

“It has been seven years since this journey began. What began as a silly dare from a sober friend seven years ago has become a yearly tradition of service to the newly recovering individual and their families,” said McGeough.

McGeough began Run4Recovery to raise money for the Puente House Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, which provides assistance to women and men who struggle with alcoholism and addiction.

Puente House has served thousands of alcoholics and addicts, introducing them to 12-step recovery programs that work, and surrounding them with men and women who share victory over similar experiences.

Karl Moris, owner of Puente House, says, “It is difficult to adequately express how very much we appreciate the amazing effort Robin makes every year on behalf of Puente House. He is such an inspiration to all of us.”

Similar to the residents of Puente House, McGeough has also struggled with his own battle with addiction.

“24 years ago from a jail cell in Hollywood, I prayed to God for a way out,” McGeough explained. “I was looking for a way out of suffering, homelessness, estrangement from my family, the hopelessness and a constant aching in my heart to be able to live life free from the misery of addiction.”

The men and women who live in Puente House come face to face with the truth regarding the fatality of their disease. Living in a safe, supportive and sober environment, the residents learn the way to a happier, meaningful life that is free from the bondage of addiction – and they discover the courage to begin a different life.

“It’s nothing short of amazing what happens at Puente House and I am humbled to be a part of supporting their efforts,” McGeough explains.

Steve Jennings, Director of Business Development at Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, says, “The hospital is so proud of Robin’s accomplishments and his commitment.  We are honored to help support him with the Run4Recovery.

Donations can be made online at www.run4recovery.com, and all proceeds go to the Puente House Foundation.