Being on vacation with so many AA members from all over the world gives me the ability to unite with each one of you on so many different levels as well as gives me the support and strength needed to continue being who I am while remaining sober. I’m excited to be apart of continuing a new adventure in sobriety for so many.

The friendships that I have made at Sober Events are ones that I would have never made if I did not trust myself and attend my first cruise, and for that I will be forever grateful. I got sober in 2007, and I will always remember that first experience. David Miramontes gifted me my first cruise when I was a newcomer, rooming with Don Norman my great grand-sponsor is a memory I will never forget. From that experience in 2009 to years later, I have been granted friendships, experiences, and memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. May we all sail on to higher heights and deeper seas, as we can look forward to sharing many more experiences on Fellow-Ship.

Celebrating life in sobriety has always been important to me! We started this event in the hopes of bringing a vision of hope and joy to our new way of life in recovery. It has since become and remains the most wonderful vacation I have ever experienced! The friends, the fellowship and the camaraderie I feel on these adventures has become an annual infusion of fresh air in my sobriety! At this event, my circle of sober friends and my recovery network has grown incredibly across the country. My now 39 years in this program is completely enhanced and expanded each year at these events due to the experiences and new friendships. This new sober experience will continue on, with even more new bucket list destinations, experiences, and friendships to be seen in the future! We look forward to welcoming you all!!!