Celebrate Sober 2019

Malden Overcoming Addiction rang in the New Year with their fourth annual Celebrate Sober event at Club 24 in Malden. The sold-out event brought together over a hundred people of all ages to eat, talk, dance and celebrate the New Year alcohol-free. MOA would like to give a huge heartfelt thank you to the many people who make this free night possible. It's the kind-hearted and hardworking efforts of so many individuals and businesses within our community that make this event happen. Malden City Councilor Barbara Murphy, once again, generously donated all of the beverages for the water/juice bar, which she manned all night, along with Marie Brown. Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis stopped by to welcome guests. Food for the event was generously donated by Floramos Restaurant, Dockside Restaurants and Bravo Pizza. Desserts were provided by Cataldo Ambulance and MOA member Casey Leon. Cataldo Ambulance also gifted a generous cash donation which helped make the night possible along with the raffle basket donated by MOA Treasurer Dominic DiSario which raised much money for the event. The space for this party was kindly donated by Club 24, who allowed MOA use of their entire building, free of charge, to be sure no one would be turned away. Parking for the event was provided by Saint Joseph's church. This night would also not have been possible without the many amazing volunteers who checked tickets, set up tables, decorated, served food and so much more. MOA established this event to support those in any stage of recovery on what can be a difficult night for folks. MOA hopes that this event helps to reduce stigma for those seeking a sober night of celebration and also provide a fun, safe and family-friendly night to remember. It is their hope that this and similar events can help those not only in recovery, but all people young and old see that there is always plenty of fun to be had when you Celebrate Sober.