Dennis Raber was 30 when he died in February 2018 after a decade-long battle with addiction. His family and friends remembered him as a kind, talented young man who loved sports, cooking, music and animals.
His struggle with addiction became a turning point for his family, who have worked to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and help others facing similar battles.
Hosted by Dennis’ parents, Mark and Kathy Raber, with help from family members including Maureen Esposito, Dash for Den is an annual 5K walk and run that honors Dennis’ life while raising money for addiction recovery services.
The event brought together families, friends and community members Sunday, Oct. 18, at The Children’s Farm at The Center in Palos Park. Participants gathered to remember loved ones lost to addiction and support men working toward recovery…