Palmer Drug Abuse Program-McAllen

09/11/2025

📣📣📣ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣📣📣

For all the winners that were waiting for their 5K medals, they are at Palmer Drug Abuse Program in McAllen Tx! If you’d like to pick it up, you can swing by Mon-Thursday from 9am-3pm. We ask that you please reach out in the next 2 weeks so we can distribute them.

Thank you for your support!😃

07/31/2025

✨ A heartfelt thank you to Omar Ochoa ✨
Our Executive Director, Joel Morales, had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Ochoa—respected lawyer, community advocate, and running mate—to personally thank him for his generous donation to PDAP. For those of you that dont know, PDAP is purely funded by donations, sponsors an community grants. Donations like these help keep our doors open!

As a token of appreciation, our younger group created a special gift to express their gratitude. We’re incredibly thankful for individuals like Mr. Ochoa who not only support our mission, but take the time to connect with and invest in our youth.

We especially appreciate when those running for public office get involved at the community level—it shows heart, leadership, and a real commitment to making a difference.

Thank you, Mr. Ochoa, for leading by example! 💙

07/17/2025

Come Treasure Hunt for a Cause!

We’re hosting a garage sale fundraiser to support our Younger Group clients — and we’d love to see you there!

🗓️ [Saturday, July 26th]
📍 [115 N. 9th St. McAllen]
⏰ [7:00 am - 11 am]

All proceeds go toward supporting our Younger Group clients, helping fund meaningful experiences like our upcoming summer trip.

💚Support. Shop. Share.💚

07/14/2025

That finish line feeling PART 2! 🏁✨
From the first step to the final stride, every runner showed heart, strength, and purpose. Watching each of you cross that line was a powerful reminder of what this 5K is all about — perseverance, hope, and community.
Congratulations to all our finishers! You did it! 🙌💛

07/14/2025

That finish line feeling! 🏁✨
From the first step to the final stride, every runner showed heart, strength, and purpose. Watching each of you cross that line was a powerful reminder of what this 5K is all about — perseverance, hope, and community.
Congratulations to all our finishers! You did it! 🙌💛

07/14/2025

Still feeling the energy from our PDASH 5K! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨
Check out some incredible moments of our runners in action — every step taken was a step toward recovery, support, and community.
Huge thank you to everyone who showed up, ran hard, and gave their all. You inspire us! 💪💛

07/13/2025

Ready, Set, GOOOOOOO!!!!📢📢📢

🎉 THANK YOU for making the Sober Santa 5K & Fun Run a success! 🎉

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for this year’s event in support of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP). Your participation helps PDAP continue to offer free counseling services to young adults, adults, and families battling alcohol and drug addiction. 💙

👏 A special shout out to the largest participating team — Lone Star National Bank! Thank you for showing up in such strong numbers and for your support!

📸 Be sure to check out photos from the day — see yourself, tag yourself, and relive the fun!

We can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🏃‍♂️🎅💪

07/13/2025

🙏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our PDASH 5K! Your energy, enthusiasm, and presence made this event a tremendous success.

💙 A very special thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers and generous sponsors — we couldn’t have done it without you!

👏 Sponsors:
• DA Terry Palacios & team
• Omar Ochoa Law Firm
• C&F Pallets LLC
• R&K Transport LLC
• Lone Star National Bank
• Holiday Wine & Liquor
• Copyzone
• DJ Fiona
• Balde Garcia

📸 Be sure to check back tomorrow and throughout the week— we’ll be posting pictures from the event!

From all of us at Palmer Drug Abuse Program, thank you for supporting our mission and helping make recovery possible, one step at a time. 💪👟💙

07/08/2025

📣📣📣PACKET PICKUP will be this Friday from 5-7pm at PDAP in McAllen! Address: 115 N 9th street McAllen, Texas. A big thank you to everyone who has registered so far!🥳🙏🏻

🔊🔊🔊Just a reminder, don’t forget to register for our SOBER DANTA PDASH 5K!🔊🔊🔊
The t-shirt deadline is June 20th so get your teams in before then. We will have photos with santa as well! We hope to see you & your families there😁🎅🏼🥇

Please follow the link for an easier way to register!

https://endurancesplits.redpodium.com/sober-santa-pdash-5k-runwalk-?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4r3Z23BarPH8rJh3xE6fpnTB7AdMni07cY7FY8lKDOO6teTjnsD754aR5TDw_aem_RYpmN9RcviX9QcGuAvZpQA

06/29/2025

Congratulations to Perla Castellanos! You are the winner of our 5K giveaway! Please reach out to us within 24 hours to claim your spot. Thank you!📣👏🏻

06/23/2025

🎅🎄 Calling All Running Groups! 🎄🎅

Grab your crew and join us for the Palmer Drug Abuse Program-McAllen Christmas in July-Sober Santa 5k & Fun Run! 🎽👟 Groups of 10 or more get $5 OFF registration fees — a perfect excuse to run together for a great cause!

Did you know? 💙 All proceeds help fund FREE counseling services for young adults and adults battling addiction right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Your steps truly make a difference. 🙌

📅 T-shirt deadline is June 30th — don’t miss out on the festive race gear!
🎁 Help us keep services FREE and spirits high this summer — register today and spread the word!