HANLEY LUNCHEON FEATURES AFTERNOON FOR FAMILIES
( WELLINGTON, Fla. ) – The Hanley Center ’s 17th Annual Family Luncheon will take place on February 12, marking the start of National Children of Alcoholics Week. The family-friendly event will begin at noon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington . It will feature Tara Conner, former Miss USA 2006.Proceeds from the Family Luncheon will support Hanley Center ’s Education and Prevention Programs, offering training to professionals worldwide on how to identify and treat the chronic, yet treatable disease of addiction.
“ Hanley Center understands the importance of prevention and through our research based prevention programs, we have helped many children and adults have a better understanding of the disease of addiction,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, who leads Hanley Center Foundation. “We are grateful for the support from our chairs and sponsors to be able to continue to provide programs for parents, caregivers and older adults as well as elementary, middle, and high school students.”
Children and families can get an up-close look at a world-class horse jumping competition, Artisan Farm Grand Prix, during the Family Luncheon. The lovely afternoon will also include lunch, animal encounters, a magic show and a silent auction.
The disease of addiction affects the entire family and this event celebrates hope through recovery and will honor National Children of Alcoholics Week.
“It’s so important to understand that addiction is a family disease,” said Conner. “I experienced this firsthand within my own family. But I’ve also learned that through treatment and recovery you can break the cycle.”
Conner was crowned Miss USA in 2006. During December of that year, she entered Caron and completed 30 days of treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. She recently celebrated five years of sobriety and shares her experience, strength and hope with audiences throughout the United States . Through her advocacy work, she hopes to raise awareness that addiction is a disease and that many people go on to lead a healthy, productive life in recovery. She especially wants educators, families and professionals to know that sobriety at an early age is achievable and that it greatly enhances life’s possibilities.
Leadership for the Family Luncheon includes Honorary Chairmen Danielle and Kelly Moore and Chairman Nancy Hooker.
Grand benefactor for the Luncheon is Neil Hirsch; Hanley Family Foundation is platinum sponsor; Florida Crystals Corporation & the Azqueta Family; Leslie C. Quick, Jr & Regina A. Quick Charitable Trust Foundation and Patricia and Douglas A. Warner III are gold medal sponsors; Barbara and Robert Ammarell; Agneta and Brownlee O. Currey, Jr.; Nancy Hooker, Caroline Moran, and Anita Hamilton-Michaels and Sam Michaels are silver medal sponsors; and Judith Morrell and Ms. Jenny Wren Sutton, Wrenwood Farms are bronze medal sponsors.
Tickets to the Family Luncheon are $195 for adults (18 and over), $50 per child (7-17 years of age), and children 6 and under are free. Family tables are $500 per table.
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla., Hanley Center is a non-profit organization that offers a broad spectrum of programs based on the most advanced research in the disease of addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized treatment and continuing-care planning, Hanley Center prides itself on offering the most innovative and effective treatment programs designed by professional experts in their respective fields. Unique to the Center is the “Hanley Model of Care,” which includes age and gender-specific treatment programs. These tailored programs ensure patients leave equipped with the necessary tools to move forward on their journey of recovery.
For more information on Hanley Center and the Family Luncheon, please visit: www.hanleycenter.org or call at