HANLEY CENTER LUNCHEON FOCUSES ON FAMILIES
(WELLINGTON, Fla.) – Hanley Center’s 17th Annual Family Luncheon was held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington on February 12, at the start of National Children of Alcoholics Week. Former Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner was the featured guest for the benefit luncheon. Proceeds from the Family Luncheon 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.
Showcasing the prestigious Artisan Farm Grand Prix show jumping competition, the equestrian themed afternoon also featured fun children’s activities including animal encounters, a magic show, face painting and a children’s silent auction. Hanley Center Foundation’s Dr. Rachel Docekal presented the former Miss USA with a signature Alex and Ani bangle, in celebration of Conner’s five years of sobriety.
“The disease of addiction affects everyone in some way,” said Dr. Docekal. “Today’s event gives us a unique opportunity to gather families for a fun afternoon celebrating hope through recovery. We are so grateful for the support from our chairmen, committee members and sponsors, as well as all the guests attending the today’s luncheon. Together, they make it possible for us to continue to provide programs to educate people and bring awareness of addiction treatment to the community.”
During the Luncheon, Dr. Docekal announced Hanley’s partnership with Alex and Ani’s Charity by Design to create a butterfly charm bracelet. Butterflies symbolize renewal, strength and rebirth and 20 percent of the bracelet sales will go to Hanley and Caron Treatment Centers.
Leadership for the Family Luncheon included Honorary Chairmen Danielle and Kelly Moore and Chairman Nancy Hooker.
Grand Benefactor for the Family Luncheon was Neil Hirsch. Corporate Sponsors were Danielle and Kelly Moore. Platinum Sponsor was The Hanley Family Foundation. Gold Medal Sponsors were Florida Crystals Corporation & the Azqueta Family, Barbara and Doyle Rogers, Leslie C. Quick, Jr. and Regina A. Quick Charitable Trust Foundation, and Patricia and Douglas A. Warner III. Silver Medal Sponsors were Barbara and Robert Ammarell, Agneta and Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., Nancy Hooker, Anita Hamilton-Michaels and Sam Michaels, and Caroline Moran. Bronze Medal Sponsors were Judith Morrell, Orchid Recovery Center and Ms. Jenny Wren Sutton, Wrenwood Farms.
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. 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. Hanley Center is part of Caron Treatment Centers.
For more information on Hanley Center Foundation events or Hanley Center services offered, please visit: www.hanleycenter.org or call at 866-4HANLEY.
