First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery – Message in a Bottle
September 17th was the date for First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery’s third annual Message in a Bottle: A Celebration of Healing at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. Lena Price and Tom Cohen were the chairmen of the event which featured keynote speakers and best-selling authors David Sheff and Nic Sheff.
Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Jenny Wheat Photography
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Hugh O’Donnell, Mary Frances Cunningham and Dana Posten |
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Tom Cohen, chairman; with Julie Townsend Smart and Robbie Smart (out of camera range) Lena Price, chairman |
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Darrell and Cheri Dryer with Haylee and Brad Kelley |
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John Butler, Ruth Brackney and Patrick and Tracey Concannon |
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Flossie Pack, Andrea Pack and Leah Pack |
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Tom and Lauren Mitchelson |
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