13 year old Savannah Bennett has experienced a lot when it comes to watching others struggle with addiction health.  She knows that despite the struggle, recovery is possible and it is real.  To encourage and support individuals going through treatment at A.F. Whitsitt Center, this Girl Scout from Perryville chose to create a mural with an inspirational message just for them.   The mural is located in the Recovery in Motion Community Center room.

Savannah worked with the Peer Advocates at the Cecil County Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center, Voices of Hope Executive Director Nicola Barteau and employees of the A.F. Whitsitt Center to make it happen.  The mural artist is Tilly Castilli and the project was funded though the Kent County Arts Council.  The project started over 9 months ago with the initial request and ended with the official reveal last Monday, July 23, 2018.  Her parents and brother were proud of the motivation behind Savannah’s mural and hope that it will encourage others to stay the course in their recovery.   The Whitsitt Center has been providing inpatient addiction treatment to the Cecil County community for over 30 years.

If you would like to see the mural and it’s inspirational message in person, stop in to Recovery in Motion Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday nights.  300 Scheeler Rd. Chestertown, MD.