SOLD OUT: Our biggest fundraiser of the year, a time to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of efforts to bring out the best of treatment and recovery supports to Cecil and Harford Counties. There will be awards, a special speaker, silent auction and lots of great food! We highlight a new location each year that represents our culture and the best of local fare. This year will be along the C&D Canal at Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City. Please join us for this charity event. Proceeds help individuals seeking recovery house/sober living to help achieve long term recovery. Funds raised also help individuals overcome barriers to treatment such as transportation and special needs.
Gratitude Banquet Evening Program
Doors open at 5:30 pm –
Mingle with hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm
Dinner served at 6:30 pm
Opening Remarks: Danielle Hornberger, Cecil County Executive
Recognition of the Cecil County Health Department
There will be 3 Awards in 2020:
Advocacy Hero Award: Linda Williams (Addiction Connections Resource)
Harm Reduction Hero Award: Reuven Verschleisser
Voices of Hope VIP Award: To Be Announced at Event
Intermission for Silent Auction Review
Speaker: Brandon Novak

Brandon Novak will share his personal story of recovery and message of hope. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon is a skateboarder from the renowned Powell-Peralta team, an MTV celebrity, an alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, a star of the legendary CKY skateboard video series, and author of his best-selling addiction memoir Dreamseller.


Gratitude Banquet Sponsors 2021
We could not help others without the support of individuals, organizations and government agencies. Thank you!!!
Diamond Level: Cecil County Health Department
Platinum Level: Harford County Health Department, Serenity Health, SUN Behavioral Health
Gold Level: Addiction Connections Resource, Brantwood Family Services, Office of Drug Control Policy of Harford County, Newark Toyota World, Recovery Centers of America, Oxford House, Inc.
Silver Level: American Addiction Centers, Ashley Addiction Treatment, Walden Health Care Center
Bronze Level: Bodhi Counseling, Inner County Outreach, Maryland Coalition of Families, Maryland Recovery, The Paris Foundation
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