Thank you to those that attended this year's 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 19th 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.
The award winners are:
Medal of Honor Lynn Morrison, Brandywine Counseling Sponsored by Banyan Treatment Center
Distinguished Service Award Megan Deery - Banyan Treatment Center Penny Rogers - Face the Facts Sponsored by Delaware Health & Social Services and Comcast
Courage Award Susan Holloway, Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission Sponsored by Impact Life
Blue Heart Award The late Rick Urey, Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Sponsored by R I International and Great Idea Promotions
Medal of Valor Award Nick Gregory Sponsored by Brandywine Counseling
Persistance Award Jane Donovan - Into The Light Project Sponsored by Oxford House and Hope on Deck/One Step Ahead
Unsung Hero Leah Parrick - atTAcK addiction & Impact Life Sponsored by Net Centers at Kirkwood Recovery
Volunteer Awards - Nancy Henson, Michael Lloyd and Joe Hall