Bill W. (Co-Founder of AA) 19th Annual Founder’s Day – Akron, Ohio (June 1954) | Remastered Audio

In this rare and historic recording, Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, speaks at the 19th Annual Founder’s Day celebration in Akron, Ohio, the birthplace of AA. Founded in 1935 after the meeting of Bill W. and Dr. Bob in Akron, Alcoholics Anonymous would grow into a worldwide fellowship dedicated to helping alcoholics achieve sobriety through spiritual principles and mutual support. Founder’s Day events in Akron became an important tradition for early AA members — bringing together recovering alcoholics from across the country to celebrate the miracle of sobriety and the message of recovery. In this powerful talk, Bill reflects on: • The early days of Alcoholics Anonymous • The spiritual principles behind the Twelve Steps • The responsibility of carrying the message • The growth and future of the fellowship More than 70 years later, his words still resonate with clarity, humility, and hope. This recording has been carefully remastered to preserve one of the most important voices in recovery history. Listen to more historic recovery talks on our channel. Subscribe for weekly releases preserving the voices that helped shape recovery. #BillW #AA #AlcoholicsAnonymous #AAHistory #Recovery #Sobriety #Sober #12Steps #BigBook