NAPLES, Fla. — A local survivor of substance abuse is running a virtual marathon to raise awareness in his community.
Stan Schoenewald is an alum of Justin's Place Recovery Program, which is through the local non-profit, St. Matthew's House.
He's now an avid runner and wants to bring hope to others with his plans for the Boston Marathon.
Schoenewald has been training for months, but due to COVID-19, plans for the Boston Marathon have changed to virtual.
In this morning's segments, he shares his journey to becoming a long-distance runner and the different therapy services he uses at Restore in Naples.
Saturday morning, Sept. 12, he will be running 26.2 miles within the Kensington Golf & Country Club Community.
He hopes to help raise monetary donations for St. Matthew's House, as well as much-needed food donations to help re-stock their food pantry that continues to feed hungry families across SWFL.
To find more details about Schoenewald's virtual Boston Marathon, click here.
To learn more about St. Matthew's House, click here.
