Palm Beach Insider: Hanley Foundation hosts sold-out crowd for annual 'Palm Beach Dinner'
It was a million dollar night ― and then some ― at the fundraising dinner dance for the Hanley Foundation.
The event took place Feb. 15 at the Sailfish Club and marked the 40th anniversary of the foundation's work saving lives and families.
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Chip James and Elizabeth Matthews were chairman and chairwoman for the 19th annual Palm Beach Dinner, which featured the announcement of a $1 million gift from the Stacy and Keith Palagye Foundation to Hanley’s Mothers and Babies Program, designed to help pregnant women struggling with addiction.
Foundation CEO Rachel Docekal spoke briefly.
"Tonight we commemorate the Hanley Foundation's four decades of dedication to creating a world free of addiction,” Docekal said. “We are incredibly grateful to our supporters who have helped us reach this milestone, and we are extremely enthusiastic about expanding our programs and services ― and now facilities ― to fill the treatment gaps and help more families in need.”
The night also celebrated the recent launch of the foundation's $35 million capital campaign.
The Campaign for Recovery will raise funds for improvements to the recently re-acquired Hanley Center, formerly Origins Behavioral HealthCare facility, to include new and upgraded treatment pavilions, the addition of vocational and life skills training programs, and the addition of specialized treatment programs for pregnant women, first responders, and veterans.
“With the reacquisition of the Hanley Center, we can ensure a full continuum of care for individuals in our community and beyond,” said dinner chairman James. “Hanley Foundation’s deep understanding of the complexities surrounding the disease of addiction and our innovative, evidence-based programs set the gold standard in transformative care.”
Committee members for the event included Dede and Laddy Merck, Lev Miller, Cat Miller, Inger Anderson, Mary and Kane Baker, Samantha and Kent Anderson, David G. Ober, Sydney and Peter McKelvy, Loy Anderson, Sissy Armstrong, Lyanne Azqueta, Fletcher Baker, Victoria Willard, Blair and Kenny Beall, Juliet and Alex Warner, Nellie Benoit, Joanie Van der Grift, Quinn and Whitmore Benoit, Jason Briggs, Kristina and Austin Bryan, Judy and Fritz Van der Grift, Liza and Bob Calhoun, Jessica and Trent Swift, Briggs and Nicholas Coleman, Ivey and Bobby Leidy, Kim and Payson Coleman, Carissa and Nick Coniglio, Dan and Denise Hanley, Anne Hurley, Charlene and Richard Johnson, Susan and Mike Kirkpatrick, Mayor Danielle Moore, Piper Quinn, Kelly and Joe Rooney, Eddie Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros, Corey Saban, and Wendy and Phil Scuderi.
More than 300 people attended, including Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, both of whom are longtime supporters of Hanley and its recovery initiatives.
The $500,000 proceeds from the night will help fund the Hanley Foundation’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford treatment.
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