Over the Edge The W Hollywood Hotel, California
By Janet A. Hopkins
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n Recovery Magazine (IRM) joined the National Youth Recovery Foundation on Saturday, October 19, 2013, for one of several national Over the Edge rappels. Over 76 brave individuals raised money to support young people in
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recovery by rappelling down the outside of the W Hollywood Hotel. The W, as the hotel is known, is located at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, under the shadow of the iconic Hollywood sign. Celebrity rappellers included Michelle Hurd, Garret Dillahunt, Anna David, Mark Eisenhart, Octavius J. Johnson, Jamie Grey Hyder, Mikey Roe and others. Over $61,700 has been raised by Over the Edge events around the country. Funds raised support activities which celebrate recovery, create opportunities for young people in recovery to network for careers in their chosen field, scholarships for their education or for some new idea which fills a gap in local youth recovery communities. IRM sponsored Prescott canyoneer, Kelly Dwyer, in her rappel for the Foundation. She raised $2200 for the cause. IRM’s young photographer, Cheyenne Carrell, also made the leap – her first rappel! With his camera, IRM photographer, Ryan Shea McCall caught all the action.
In Recovery Magazine
Winter 2013