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Sunday, September 14, 2025​

Game Day is Here!

Today, nearly 3,000 people from across Washington will come together to celebrate recovery, connection, and community pride.

 

This year’s theme centers the many pathways to wellness, both holistic and clinical. You’ll see this theme shine throughout the day: at the Services Fair and Recovery Rally, through our inspiring Rally Speakers, in the Recovery Champions we’ll honor on the field, and in our First Pitch Duo who embody wellness in action.

 

We can’t wait to see you out in the sunshine, in the streets, and in the stands, together showing the world what recovery looks like.

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Let’s walk through your Game Day from start to finish.

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History of Recovery Day at the Mariners

 

Celebrating the Journey from 2019 to 2025​

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Since 2019, Recovery Day at the Mariners has brought thousands together to celebrate hope, connection, and the power of recovery. Each year has its own theme, milestones, and Recovery Champions but the heart remains the same: honoring recovery in all its forms.

2019: The first Recovery Day at the Mariners brought over 2,000 recovery advocates to T-Mobile Park. 

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Theme: Root For Recovery

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Recovery Champions: 

  • Vince Collins

  • Cheryl Wilcox

  • Kassiah L. (Youth Recovery Champion)

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First Pitch Duo: 

  • Brandon Johnson (PCRC, celebrated his recovery birthday)

  • Noah Van Houten (PCRC, Can’t Go Back) 

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Recovery Rally Speakers:

  • Lauren Davis

  • Victor Estrada

The COVID-19 pandemic and its variants paused large in-person events, leading to the cancellation of Recovery Day at the Mariners in 2020 and 2021.

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2022: We returned with 2,700 attendees and a focus on youth voices. Teens from Recovery High School and BRIDGES Alternative Peer Group threw the ceremonial first pitch, showing that recovery can begin at any age. 

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Theme: Youth in Recovery

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Recovery Champions: 

  • Ryan Orrison (Youth Recovery Champion, Bridges APG)

  • Seth Welch (Youth Recovery Champion), Recovery High School)

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First Pitch Duo: 

  • Duane B. (Recovery High School)

  • Sarah H. (Recovery High School)

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Recovery Rally Speakers:

  • Brad Finegood 

  • Loni S. 

  • Rocky S.

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2023: This year’s theme celebrated how recovery is a shared journey. A moving highlight came when father-and-son duo Travis and Auggie Aasen (both Mariners superfans) threw the first pitch together. 

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Theme: Families

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Recovery Champions: 

  • Deaunte Damper

  • Melody McKee

  • Javan Jones

  • Joseph Montalbo 

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First Pitch Duo: 

  • Travis and Auggie Aasen (Father and Son)

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Recovery Rally Speakers:

  • Sarah H. (Recovery High School & Bridges APG)

  • Christina C. (Recovery High School & Bridges APG)

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2024: Recovery Day expanded to include a full-day Recovery Services Fair at Occidental Square, followed by a rally and march to T-Mobile Park. The event celebrated the power of peer connections in recovery.

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Theme: Connection (Peers)

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Recovery Champions: 

  • Victor Estrada

  • Roberta Romero 

  • Stephanie Akin

  • Marcos Sauri

  • David Jefferson

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First Pitch Duo: 

  • Cody B. West (Peer WA) 

  • Mikel Kowalcyk (Evergreen Treatment Services)

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Recovery Rally Speakers:

  • Carolyn Presnell

  • Dillon H. 

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Game Day Schedule

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​​​​​​Services Fair

9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Take advantage of free haircuts and a full suite of essential offerings (medical, veterinary, transportation, and behavioral health) before the crowds arrive.

 

Then at 10:00 AM, stick around for Wellness & More: face painting, wellness stations, and sign-making with fun giveaways to prep your message for the day. 

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Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington Street | Seattle, WA

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​​​​​​Recovery Rally

10:00 am - 11:20 am


The Recovery Rally brings our community together with inspiring speakers, live music, fun giveaways, and more. Arrive early to enjoy activities and treats for all, and pick up a #Root4Recovery hat courtesy of Recovery Beyond and a clear stadium bag sponsored by The Sober Curator, while supplies last.

 

We’ll wrap up with a group photo to capture the spirit and energy of recovery. 

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Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington Street, Seattle, WA

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These dynamic hosts will guide us through the morning, keeping the energy high and leading the countdown to our Recovery March.

Special Guest: Lauren Davis
Lauren first imagined Recovery Day at the Mariners during a game she attended with her father. She thought it be incredible if people in recovery could stand and be recognized too, reducing stigma and celebrating their strength. That spark grew into what we celebrate today.

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​​​​​​Recovery March

11:20 am - 11:40 am


The Recovery March starts at 11:20 AM. We march together chanting and cheering from the rally at Occidental Square, all the way to T-Mobile Park where gates open at 11:40 AM. 

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Occidental Square | 117 S Washington ST, Seattle, WA

T-Mobile Park | 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA

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​​​​​​Gates Open & Resource Fair

11:40 am

T-Mobile Park | 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA

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As our Recovery March arrives at T-Mobile Park, the gates swing open and the celebration continues inside. You will want to go get your Recovery Day T-shirt,  head up to Sections 306–310 to explore our Community Resource Fair filled with connection, creativity, and fun:

  • 5th Anniversary Game Day Program

  • Raffle prizes

  • A photo booth

  • #Root4Recovery hats from Recovery Beyond

  • Clear Stadium Bags from The Sober Curator

  • Interactive activities for all ages

  • Dozens of organizations from across Washington are here to share resources, spark conversations, and remind us that recovery thrives through community support.

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Resource Fair Exhibitors

Inside T-Mobile Park | Sections 306–310​

  • 4D Recovery

  • AMFM Healthcare

  • American Behavioral Health Services (ABHS)

  • Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Program

  • Boulder Care

  • Cowlitz Tribal Health

  • Dads MOVE

  • Evergreen Treatment Services

  • Fairfax Behavioral Health

  • Friends for Life

  • Greater Seattle Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Hazelden Betty Ford

  • Holman Recovery Center

  • Hope Rising Clinic

  • Humana

  • Ideal Option

  • King County Recovery Coalition (KCRC)

  • Marijuana Anonymous

  • Multi Service Center

  • Multicare START Unit

  • Oxford House

  • Peer Washington

  • Recovery Beyond

  • Recovery Café

  • Recovery High School & Bridges APG

  • Recovery in Action

  • Sawyer Culberson Project

  • Seattle Al-Anon Information Service

  • Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital

  • Snohomish County Recovery Coalition

  • Sound

  • Tacoma Project

  • The Moore Wright Group

  • The Sober Curator

  • Union Gospel Mission

  • Valley Cities Behavioral Health

  • WA Recovery Helpline & Crisis Connections

  • WA State Therapeutic Courts Alumni Association

  • Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA)

  • We Care Daily Clinics

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First Pitch Ceremony

12:40 pm

T-Mobile Park | 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA​​

Before the first pitch of the game, the spotlight shines on two leaders who embody our 2025 theme of Wellness in Recovery, our First Pitch Duo: Ashley McGirt and Scott Brown. Together, Ashley and Scott remind us that healing happens through connection, purpose, and caring for the whole self: mind, body, and spirit.

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Honoring Our 2025 Recovery Champions

12:40 pm

T-Mobile Park | 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA

As the first pitch ceremony begins, lift your eyes to the field and join us in a moment of celebration.

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We are proud to honor our 2025 Recovery Champions, extraordinary individuals who embody the courage, compassion, and resilience at the heart of the recovery movement. Through peer support, mentorship, and service, they illuminate the path for others and remind us that recovery is not only possible, but also powerful. As they step onto the field, cheer loudly, stand proudly, and celebrate the hope they bring to communities across Washington State.

Game Starts at 1:10 PM

T-Mobile Park | 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA​​

With our hearts full and our voices lifted, it is time to play ball.

As the Mariners take the field, remember that this day is about more than baseball. It is about showing the world what recovery looks like: strong, vibrant, and unstoppable. Settle into your seats, cheer for your team, and celebrate the powerful recovery community all around you.

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Together, we are Rooting for Recovery.

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Our 2025 Sponsors

​​We’re deeply grateful to the generous organizations that’ve stepped up to support Recovery Day at the Mariners. Your commitment to wellness and community makes this event possible and meaningful.

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Thank You for Celebrating Recovery Day With Us

Thank you to all the fans and community members who showed up for the Services Fair, Recovery Rally, Recovery March, and the game. Your presence made this 5th Anniversary of Recovery Day at the Mariners unforgettable. We are grateful to the exhibitors who tabled inside the stadium, the providers who offered free services this morning, and the incredible Planning Committee whose dedication made this day possible. Your energy, care, and spirit showed the world what recovery looks like. Thank you for rooting for recovery with us!

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