9th Annual “Be a Hero” Gala
October 17, 2024
Thank you to those that attended the 2024 atTAcK addiction Gala.
On behalf of atTAcK addiction, we say thank you to all of our sponsors and the more than 280 attendees for a successful and meaningful Be a Hero Gala on October 17th at the Executive Banquet Center in Newark. We honored individuals from across the state who are making a difference in the response to the opioid epidemic in Delaware and in reducing the stigma associated with addiction.
Relive the memories!
2024 Medal of Honor Recipient
Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH
A visionary and collaborative health care leader, Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, has served as president and CEO of ChristianaCare since 2014, leading its transformation from a health care system to a system that truly impacts health. She is nationally recognized as a pioneer and thought leader in value-based care and population health, and for her assertion that truly great health care is built on the values of love and excellence. These values are exemplified in her commitment to health equity and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone in the communities that ChristianaCare serves.
Dr. Nevin has overseen ChristianaCare's ascension as a national health care leader in the areas of quality and safety, health equity, virtual health and value-based care. At the same time, she has guided ChristianaCare’s expansion of services and programs in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Photos Credit: Dave Heitur
The award winners were:
- Medal of Honor
Dr. Janice Nevin, MD, MPH - ChristianaCare
Sponsored by Banyan Treatment Center
- Blue Heart Award
Nikole Papas, Merakey Philadelphia Addiction Services
Sponsored by Hope on Deck - In Memory of RJ (Earle)
- Distinguished Service Award
Representative Kendra Johnson
Sponsored by The Limen House
- Medal of Valor Award
Vincent Garibaldi, Limen House, Inc
Sponsored by Oxford House
- Courage Award
Babita Jagnanan, Phoenix Used Clothing
Sponsored by Impact Life
- Persistance Award
Mary Beth Cichocki
Sponsored by RI International
- Unsung Hero
Dr. Josh Thomas
Sponsored by Christian Care
- Outstanding Volunteer Awards
Ken Boos, Tina Distefano, Becky Eppic, Michael Kaszeta
- Special Recognition - Outstanding Partners
AB&C, Fusion Racing
Thank you, sponsors!
This event would not be possible without the support of our valued sponsors.
🥇 Gold
🥈 Silver
The Landgraf Family
Honoring all who promote a life of recovery
Mom Mom White's Family
In Momory of Tyler Armstrong Keister
Tyler's Family
In Memory of Tyler Armstrong Keister
Cheng Family
In Memorial of Tyler Armstrong Keister
The Avena Family
IN Memory of all those who lost their battle with substance use
The Hess Fischer Family
In Memory of all those who lost their battle with substance use