Benefit raised funds for substance use prevention while spotlighting importance of family time
March 18 2022 – To underscore Hanley Foundation’s belief that “family time is time well-spent,” the 27th Annual Family Picnic took place on Sunday, March 6 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. More than 220 supporters joined event Chairs Kelly and Joe Rooney and Ann-Britt and Christian Angle for a family-filled day of fun. The Honorary Chairs were Abigail and Hampton Beebe. All event proceeds will go toward substance use prevention programming throughout Florida.
Ann-Britt Angle, Julia Brown, Georgina Keogh, Sophia Angle, Christian Angle (In front): Mason Bharti, Julian Angle
During the afternoon, families enjoyed a gourmet lunch on the Croquet Center’s terrace and endless activities including lawn games, magician, candy station, balloon artist, 360 photo station, croquet, putting green and a petting zoo. In addition, Ryan Wertepny, Chief Program Officer at Hanley Foundation, announced this year’s Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest winner. Katherine Ledsome, a senior from South Tech Academy was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
“At Hanley Foundation, we know that the best thing we can do to help keep our children safe from drugs and alcohol is to spend time with them,” said Turner Benoit, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Hanley Foundation. “Imagine a world free of addiction – we do. Hanley Foundation is leading the way, changing the conversation and the stigma associated with this horrific disease. Through education, prevention, advocacy, and treatment support, we make a difference.”
The luncheon also included a one-of-a-kind silent auction for children only, where kids got their chance to bid on fun items exclusively for them. There was also an adult silent auction that included jewelry, sports memorabilia, tickets to local attractions and many more items. The afternoon ended with an ice-cream sundae bar for dessert.
Ryan Wertepny, Diamond Howard, Katherine Ledsome, Trinetta Ledsome, Kathy Grace
“Our main focus in prevention is to reduce underage drinking and to delay the age of first use,” said Jan Cairnes, CEO for Hanley Foundation. “The goal is to stop addiction before it even starts. Last year, Hanley Foundation provided more than $4.1 million in prevention and education services in Florida, positively impacting the lives of more than 35,000 students, parents, teachers, caregivers, and community members across the state. We know that prevention works and appreciate all of your support. And a special thank you to Kelly and Joe Rooney and Ann-Britt and Christian Angle for their leadership this year.”
The Family Picnic committee included Lyanne Azqueta, Abigail Beebe, CJ Benoit, Quinn and Whitmore Benoit, Tory Miller and Mike Casey, Bianca and Alex Cooke, Michelle and Bob Diffenderfer, Kai Li Fouts and Chris Jette, Anne Hurley, Sabra Kirkpatrick, Kim Koslow, Fran Marcone, James Schneider, Taylor Schneider, and Krissy Webb.
Sponsors included The Angle Family; Florida Crystals Corporation; Hanley Family Foundation; Kelly and Joe Rooney; Origins Behavioral Healthcare, LLC; Sunny and Abe Rosenberg Foundation; Drew and Amy Rothermel; Stoops Family Foundation; Charlene and Richard Johnson; Sandy and Patrick Rooney, Sr.; The Patipa Family; The Williams Forsyth Family Fund; Retreat Behavioral Health; Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.; The Van Wyk Family; Beth and Sean Lang; and Carol and Gene Rintels.
For more information about Hanley Foundation please visit www.hanleyfoundation.org.
Pictures by: Tracey Benson Photography
