Recovery Day at the Mariners 2025

Seattle, WA — September 2, 2025 — Thousands of people in recovery, along with families, providers, and allies, will gather at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, September 14, 2025 for the 5th Anniversary of Recovery Day at the Mariners (#Root4Recovery), presented by the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA) in partnership with the Seattle Mariners.

Recovery Day at the Mariners is one of the largest annual recovery celebrations in the United States. This year’s theme, “Wellness in Recovery,” highlights the many pathways to wellness — from physical fitness to mindfulness — and celebrates champions across Washington who are making recovery visible.

“This 5th year of Recovery Day at the Mariners is more than a milestone, it’s a movement. By standing together in one of the largest venues in Washington, we show that recovery is real, stigma has no place here, and healing is worth celebrating.,” said Monika Whitfield, Executive Director of the Washington Recovery Alliance,” said Monika Whitfield, Executive Director of the Washington Recovery Alliance.

Rally & March The morning begins at Occidental Square with emcees Victor Estrada and Alysse Bryson leading the rally, march, and countdown to Recovery Day at the ballpark.

● Recovery Rally Speaker: Mona Miller A proud member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Mona Miller is a recovery and reentry leader whose story of resilience and service has inspired communities across 1 Washington. She leads the Tribe’s Reentry and Community Family Services departments, offering wraparound support to individuals and families impacted by substance use and incarceration.

● Recovery Rally Speaker: Ian Acker Founder and former Executive Director of Fit To Recover, Acker built a thriving recovery community around four pillars: exercise, nutrition, creative expression, and service. Since its opening in 2015, Fit To Recover has grown into a hub where more than 700 people each week find belonging, wellness, and purpose in recovery.

First Pitch & On-Field Recognition

This year’s ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Ashley McGirt and Scott Brown, recognized as Recovery Champions. McGirt, a psychotherapist and founder of the Therapy Fund Foundation, is a national leader in racial trauma healing and mental health equity. Brown, President of Recovery Beyond’s Peer Advisory Council, uses outdoor adventures like hiking and mountaineering to build community and joy in recovery. On the field at T-Mobile Park, fans will also meet the 2025 Recovery Champions, recognized for their extraordinary contributions to recovery across Washington:

● David Coffey (King County)

● Cassandra Lembcke (Ferry County) ● Mona Miller (Pierce County)

● Tawn Smith-McQueen (Walla Walla County)

● Jerri Stanley (Okanogan County)

Game Day Schedule — Sunday, September 14, 2025

● Services Fair | 9:00 AM Free haircuts, medical, dental, veterinary, transportation, and behavioral health services. Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington Street, Seattle, WA

● Wellness & More | 10:00 AM Face painting, wellness activities, sign making, and giveaways. Occidental Square

Recovery Rally | 10:30 AM Featuring speaker Mona Miller, guest speakers from across Washington, live DJ, 2 giveaways, and a group photo before the march. Occidental Square

● March to T-Mobile Park | 11:20 AM

● Gates Open | 11:40 AM T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA

● Pre-Game Events o Community Resource Fair o Raffle prizes o Photo booth o Interactive activities o Recovery Day T-shirt pickup in Sections 306–310

● Game Time | 1:10 PM Special First Pitch Duo: Ashley McGirt and Scott Brown

Tickets

Tickets include an exclusive Mariners Recovery Day T-shirt. With this special offer, $3 of every ticket sold benefits the Washington Recovery Alliance. Purchase at Mariners.com/Recovery.

Recovery Day at the Mariners began in 2019 and has grown into a statewide tradition, drawing thousands each year to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and strengthen community connections.

For more information, visit www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org. 3