The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

National Recovery Month



September is Recovery Month National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2013


Community Events


13th Annual Freedom Award Luncheon  (3621)

09/13/2012 11:30 AM - 09/13/2012 1:30 PM

“The Freedom Award is given to people who share their recovery in a public way and who dedicate time, resources, and energy to helping people struggling with addictions. Their lives in recovery serve as an inspiration to all of us. Funds raised at this
important luncheon are used to help youth struggling with a substance use disorder achieve healthy, productive lives.” - Sheila L. North, M.A., M.F.T., Executive Director, De Paul Treatment Centers, Inc. Past recipients include the late state Senators Ben
Westlund and Lenn Hannon, Sam Wheeler of the Wheeler Foundation, Izzy’s restaurant co-founder Izzy Covalt, Ann Miller, Dr. James Thayer, Jack Hopkins of NW Medical, Dr. Marvin Seppala, Roger Pollock, The Loyola Men’s Group, Ken and Joan Austin, Dennis Doherty,
and Nancy Engeman.


Location: Governor Hotel

614 SW 11th Ave
Porltand, OR 97205
United States


Sponsoring Organizations: De Paul Treatment Centers


Type of Event: Celebration
Fundraiser




Targeted participants for this year's event: 450



Primary Contact:
Kathleen Ris
PO Box 3007

Portland, OR  97208

United States
503.535.1161









 

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