What a FANTASTIC turnout for our First Annual Friends for HOPE Breakfast!!!!!!!
Special thanks to Doug Emblidge and Mayor Lovely Warren for being our Honorary Co-Chairs. (and for Doug being our emcee!)
Our deepest gratitude to TONIER CAIN for her amazing courage and tremendous dedication to those struggling with trauma and Substance Use Disorder.
Others in attendance were: Senators Rich Funke & Joe Robach, Assemblyman Joe Morelle, County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and District Attorney Sandra Doorley... among many others!
After the breakfast, Tonier spent the afternoon at Huther Doyle speaking with staff and clients about her recovery journey and how she implements trauma-informed care practice all over the country! She is truly amazing! (photos in the slide show above)
Check out the fantastic news coverage from 13WHAM:
https://13wham.com/news/someone-you-should-know/recovering-addict-offers-message-of-hope
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our very first George Huther Jr. Memorial Award,
Dr. Mike Mendoza and Mr. Gregory Soehner. Thank you for going above and beyond!
