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Annual Celebration
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester will host the 8 th Annual Celebration for Mental Health on Monday, October 29, 2007. The dinner event, held at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Manchester, will feature guest speaker, LaDonna Gatlin, talented performer and sister of the legendary Gatlin Brothers.
LaDonna grew up on stage singing with her family until the time she married. Equally gifted as a keynote speaker and a concert artist, LaDonna captivates her audience and leaves them with a message in their hearts and a smile on their faces. Ms. Gatlin will share personal stories of her family connection to substance abuse and mental illness. Her stories are the stuff of life . . .sometimes hilarious and sometimes sad. With music and humor added to the presentation, event attendees will experience a winning combination that inspires, educates and entertains!
LaDonna is an active member of the National Speakers Association and has earned its highest professional designation, the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She has recorded 4 solo CD’s which contain some of her original songs and is a contributing author to the best selling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Proceeds from the Annual Celebration for Mental Health will support the Manchester Mental Health Foundation Endowment, created to provide mental health services into the future for those in need of care. Ticket purchases or table reservations for the Annual Celebration and Dinner can be made by calling, Sandra Seney, Director of Development at 603-668-4111 ext. 4180. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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The 8th Annual Celebration for Mental Health, hosted by The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (The MHCGM), will be held on Monday, October 29, 2007, at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH.
The Annual Event brings together community leaders and friends of The Mental Health Center in an effort to broaden awareness of mental health issues and raise funds for community mental health services. Last year, The Center raised over $25,000 for the MMH Foundation Endowment, due to the generosity of corporate and community sponsors. Thousands of community members are affected by mental illness each year, but financial barriers prevent many individuals and families from seeking the appropriate care and support. The Annual Celebration and other center-organized events, help The Center to offer mental health services to those in need.
Each year, invited speakers have shared personal or family stories of mental illness or addiction, which affected their lives and/or those of their loved ones. Some former keynote speakers have included, former NHL standout, Ron Ellis; Actor, Art Linkletter: Singer, Judy Collins; and, Astronaut, Alan Bean. The Annual Celebration seeks to expand community knowledge of mental health issues in hopes that it will ultimately lead to improved access to information and support. Statistics show that mental illnesses are so common, that it affects almost every American family today.
The MHC-GM is the New Hampshire's largest outpatient mental health services provider and will treat more than 9,000 individuals this year. Approaching its 50th anniversary serving the greater Manchester community, The Center offers the area’s most progressive and comprehensive mental health care programs and services for citizens of all age groups.
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 8th Annual Celebration for Mental Health. For information, please contact, Sandra Seney, Director of Development, at (603) 668-4111.
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