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OOOFC’s 4th Annual Gala Empowering Recovery: Journeys of Healing
November 10, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
FRIDAY, November 10, 2023
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Musket Ridge Golf Club
3555 Brethren Church Rd, Myersville, MD 21773
$100 per ticket + Sponsorship Opportunities
Register Today for an inspiring evening
& you’ll empower people who struggle with Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder!
This Gala empowers us to help people facing life challenges who struggle with mental health and substance use so they can meet their emotional and basic needs. We offer Peer-Led support groups, one-on-one’s and community resource navigation so the individual can choose what they need that’ll be helpful to get back on their feet. Every person matters, and we give FREE help WITHOUT judgment. We were there once, so we understand the struggle!
$100 – Per Ticket (sales close Thursday, Oct. 26)
KEYNOTE
Emily Keller, Special Secretary of Opioid Response in Maryland
As part of the Governor’s cabinet, Ms. Keller is collaborating with Maryland communities to reduce overdose deaths, bring educational awareness, increase prevention strategies, expand SUD recovery services, and fight stigma which too often inhibits people from seeking treatment.
PRESENTERS
Shannon Parkin, M.S. CPRS
National advocate, writer and keynote presenter on mental health and suicide prevention. Recipient of the Transforming Lived Experience Award at the American Association of Suicidology Conference April 2022.
Neil Donnelly, Interim Exec. Dir.
With the intent to maximize “social impact” through peer-led recovery the reduction of deaths by overdoes and suicide, Neil is championing the mission of On Our Own of Frederick County.
BUFFET DINNER (with plated Vegetarian option)
Salad, Grilled Salmon and Chicken Provencal
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 – 7:15 pm Social time & hors d’oeuvres
7:15 – 7:30 pm Welcome
7:30 – 9:00pm Dinner & Speakers
9:00 – 10:30pm Dancing & Door Prizes
SHOWCASING EXHIBIT
“Every Story Matters”
Testimonials, Art and Essays by Peers
