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Hanley Foundation 18th Annual Palm Beach Dinner

A Huge Success

Event Proceeds Will Benefit Lifesaving Programs And Scholarships

More t ha n 250
people attended Hanley
Foundation’s 18th Annual
Palm Beach Dinner on
Jan. 19 at the Sailfish Club
in Palm Beach. The event
raised more than $500,000
for the foundation’s
lifesaving programs,
including the Lifesaver
Scholarship Program,
which provides treatment
scholarships to people with Jon Bon Jovi
substance use disorders. Bryan Doane, Rebecca and Randall Caleb Smith, Fritz Van der Grift,
The highlight of the evening was Jon Bon Jovi surprising Rob Thomson and Victoria Grace Doane Dixon McDonald
attendees by helping auction a case of Hampton Water, his
signature wine, a signed guitar, and a photo opportunity with
the winner of the package, which raised $15,000.
“I’m just happy to be here to support the Hanley
Foundation,” said Bon Jovi.
Notable attendees included County Commissioner
Marina Marino, State Attorney Dave Aronberg and

Chip James, Elizabeth
Hampton and Abigail Beebe Matthews Cameron and DeeDee Harris Sylvia and Rick Hubbard

New York Jets player Don
Silvestri. Aronberg spoke
during the live auction
and helped auction off his
“State Attorney for the
Anthony Ceccarelli, Sasha Kraver, Dave Aronberg Day” package.
“People from all walks
of life suffer from substance
use disorders,” said Jan
Cairnes, CEO of Hanley
Foundation. “Events like this
are critical to help spread the
message of hope and raise
important funds that allow Chris Ramsey, Shalimar
us to continue to expand our Lavonia Andrew Forsyth, Kelly Williams, Jan Cairnes
substance use prevention and
recovery programs.”
This year’s chairpersons were Kelly Williams and Andrew
Forsyth, longtime supporters of the organization. Forsyth is
a member of the Hanley Foundation Board of Directors.
Bob and Liza Calhoun, Turner Benoit “We are passionate supporters of Hanley Foundation’s
mission and are so grateful to everyone who attended and
gave so generously,” said Chairperson Andrew Forsyth.
“Addiction robs people of their futures, and we want people
suffering to know there is a solution.”
Guests enjoyed a photo wall, welcome reception of
passed hors d’oeuvres and mingled as they bid on one-of-a- Chris and Jennifer Lazzara Jon Bon Jovi, Jan Cairnes
kind silent auction items. The reception was followed by an
elegant evening with an elaborate buffet, live entertainment, Joseph Monagal, The Honorable Danielle Moore, David G.
a silent auction and a call to the heart. Ober, Piper Quinn, Kelly and Joe Rooney, Eddie Schmidt
Substance use disorder survivor and Lifesaver and Ozzie Medeiros, Corey Saban, Sherrye Sammons,
Scholarship recipient Amy was featured in a video at the Wendy and Phil Scuderi, Jessica and Trent Swift, Fritz
event in which she said, “Hanley is the whole reason I’m and Judy Van Der Grift, Joanie Van Der Grift, Melissa
here. That scholarship literally did what it was called. It Varone, Juliet and Alex Warner, and Victoria Willard.
saved my life. Without that help, I would have continued Sponsors for the event included: Origins Behavioral
Michelle Noga, Beth Neuhoff, Tamra FitzGerald, Sherrye drinking until I died.” HealthCare, LLC, Hanley Family Foundation, FHE Health,
Sammons The event’s host committee included: Inger Anderson, Tampa General Hospital, Rebecca and Randall Doane,
Kent Anderson, Loy Anderson, Sissy Armstrong, Lyanne Berkshire Charitable Foundation, Cumberland Heights,
Azqueta, Fletcher Baker, Mary and Kane Baker, Blair Family First Adolescent Services, Guardian Recovery
and Kenny Beall, Nellie Benoit, Quinn and Whitmore Network, Kelly Williams and Andrew Forsyth, Jorgensen
Benoit, Jason Briggs, Kristina and Austin Bryan, Liza and Foundation, The Children’s Foundation, Waterfront
Bob Calhoun, Briggs and Nicholas Coleman, Kim and Properties, Sydney and Peter McKelvy, Wilmington Trust,
Payson Coleman, Carissa and Nick Coniglio, Rachel and M & T Bank, Betsy and George G. Matthews, Sr., Integrity
Steve Docekal, Denise and Dan Hanley, Conrad Hilton Billing, Retreat Behavioral Health, Sober Escorts, Gia
Jr., Gloria Kisel-Hollis, Anne Hurley, Liz Matthews and Miami, Vita Recovery, Banyan Treatment Centers, Addison
Chip James, Charlene and Richard Johnson, Susan and House, Image Skincare, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The Lazarus
Mike Kirkpatrick, Ivey and Bobby Leidy, Stacey Leuliette, Charitable Trust.
Mo Maynor DeMott and Bill Gary Greene, Gloria Kisel- Sydney and Peter McKelvy, Catherine Mcglennon, Dede
DeMott Hollis and Laddy Merck, Whitney Miller, Lev Miller, Cat Miller, Fundraising on page 15