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HANLEY
CENTER FOUNDATION’S
16TH ANNUAL FAMILY LUNCHEON
WELLINGTON, Fla. (March 7, 2011) – Family was the underlying
theme at the Hanley Center Foundation’s 16th Annual Family
Luncheon, held on Sunday, February 27 at the Palm Beach
International Equestrian Center in Wellington. More than 200
loyal supporters and their children attended the event and
helped raise nearly $160,000 to benefit Hanley Center’s
Education and Prevention Programs. The acclaimed programs
include specialized training for professionals worldwide on
how to identify and treat the disease of addiction, as well
as research-based prevention methods for parents,
caregivers, older adults and school-aged children.
“Hanley
Center has helped more than 150,000 people through our
Education and Prevention Programs,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal,
CEO of the Hanley Center Foundation. “Thanks to the support
and dedication of our chairs, sponsors and guests, we can
further our mission to save the lives of addicted
individuals and provide real support to families afflicted
with this disease.”
Under the
direction of co-chairmen Nancy Hooker and Kelly
Moore, and vice-chairman Susan Goldstein, the day
offered plenty of entertainment for all ages. In addition to
silent auctions --- with one specifically designed for kids
--- the afternoon included fascinating animal encounters
provided by Jill Scott of My Whole Pet Market, magic shows
by Larry J., arts and crafts by Resource Depot and Home Away
from Home, and ringside seating for the Suncast Classic
horse jumping competition.
In addition to Nancy Hooker, Danielle and Kelly
Moore and
Susan Goldstein, notable guests included Dr. Barbara
Krantz, CEO of Hanley Center; Lesly Smith; Tom Quick;
Merrill and Bobby Debbs;
Brownlee and Agnetta Currey; Linda and Mike
Hanley;
Kim Coleman; Betsy and Wally Turner; and Mary
and
Alexander Ross.
The
Presenting Sponsors were Kelly and Danielle Moore and the
Mary Alice Fortin Foundation. The Title Sponsor was Neil S.
Hirsch and Players Club Restaurant. Proforma Sunshine State
was the Corporate Sponsor. Additional benefactors included
the Hanley Center Foundation; The Sunny & Abe Rosenberg
Foundation; Thomas C. Quick; Dan Ponton; Barbara M. Rogers;
Florida Crystals Corporation and the Fanjul Family; Mr. and
Mrs. Brownlee Currey; Sara Gadd; Nancy Hooker; Mr. and Mrs.
Bailey B. Sory; Judith Morrell Devitt; Lesly Smith; Betsy
and Wally Turner; 1st United Bank; and Bill and Alois Moore.
To learn
more about the Hanley Center and the Hanley Center
Foundation, please visit
www.hanleycenter.org.
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