2025 Row For Recovery

Row for Recovery Month is an annual campaign created by Quest In Recovery to support young adults and college students navigating mental health and substance use challenges.

Throughout September, participants engage in daily rowing and paddle boarding activities, connect through shared recovery stories, and join a vibrant community committed to breaking the stigma around mental health.

This movement reminds us all that healing is possible, and that no one has to face their journey alone.

Why It Matters?

Mental health challenges impact millions of young adults each year often silently. The pressures of college, relationships, identity, and more can feel overwhelming.

Row for Recovery Month shines a light on these struggles and offers hope through connection, community, and conversation. By participating, you’re helping to dismantle stigma, encourage open dialogue, and foster a culture where healing and support are possible for all.

Together, we can create lasting change.

How to Participate?

1. Join the Rowing Challenge — Pick any day in September to row with our students from Quest on Campus and hear inspiring stories
2. Start a fundraising campaign to join the cause — We can't continue our work without your support!
3. Share Your Story — Record a 60-second video with your recovery journey or words of encouragement and send it to UmVhbExpdlNodW1icmVzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=
4. Email us your ideas to help out! — Whether you're a business owner looking to start a team challenge, a community member looking to be more involved, or someone who is just passionate about our mission, email THVrZSB8IHF1ZXN0aW5yZWNvdmVyeSAhIG9yZw==

Fundraising Goal

This year, our fundraising efforts will help grow Quest on Campus, our student-led mental health awareness program, to now serve students at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, while continuing our work at the College of Charleston.​

By expanding into multiple campuses, we can reach more young adults, create stronger peer support networks, and provide resources that encourage open conversation about mental health. Your support fuels this growth and helps us build a lasting presence in the student community.

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