A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing)
The third annual “Strut for Sobriety” luncheon and fashion show will be presented on September 8, 2007 at the Sheraton Harbor Island East Hotel.
Proceeds will help to support A New PATH’s efforts to reduce the stigma
of drug addiction in order to increase access to substance abuse treatment services. Substance abuse is a public health problem that affects millions
of Americans, regardless of age, cultural background, race or profession. PATH’s goal is to save lives, heal families and to move toward a
healthier society.
September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, so our event will coincide with efforts made throughout the country to end discrimination against individuals who suffer from the disease of addiction.
A New PATH is an organization of parents, concerned citizens and community leaders working together to reduce the stigma of substance abuse and addiction in order to increase access to treatment services, and to advocate for “therapeutic justice” for substance abuse related crimes. Our programs include the Self-Reflection Garden and a book club behind bars, the Faces of Recovery Calendar, quarterly newsletters, educational meetings, educational seminars, awareness of recovery events, and Parent Survival Kits. PATH’s goal is to reduce crime and recidivism, save lives, heal families and to move toward a healthier society.
The day will include a silent auction, boutique, luncheon, fashion show and awards ceremony. Individuals will be honored for their contributions to reduce the stigma of addiction with “Path to Recovery” awards. The professional fashion show, produced by Gretchen Productions will feature Fall 2007 fashions worn by professional models as well as individuals in recovery (to recognize and celebrate the transformations they are making in their lives).
Date: Saturday, September 8, 2007
10:30am – noon – silent auction & boutique 12:00am - luncheon & opportunity drawing
1:00pm - fashion show
Location: Sheraton Harbor Island
Attendance: 300
Gretchen Burns Bergman (Co-Chair & PATH Co-Founder)
Connie Conard (Co-Chair) 619-670-1184
anewpath@cox.net Website: www.anewpathsite.org
