First Call – Celebration Evening
September 16th was the date for First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery’s fourth annual Celebration Evening, A Night of Recovery and Hope with Chris Herren at the College Basketball Experience. Lena Price and Tom Cohen served as event chairmen. The event began with a Sponsors’ Party and Reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions. Former NBA guard Chris Herren was the keynote speaker.
Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark Sorenson
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| Anna Kershenbaum, Chris Herren, keynote speaker; and Molly O’Neill, First Call |
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| Jill Dollins and Susan McKinney |
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| Ben Schloegel, Ali Dunn and Corbie and Jon Ferns |
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| Darla Bellflower and Cindy Doolittle |
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| Keynote Speaker Chris Herren |
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| Hugh O’Donnell III, board chairman; and Emcee Keith King flanked Danika Tormohlen, picking a raffle ticket |
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