Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Classic

Marguerite Connelly and Maria Marino

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (April 24, 2024)-- Hanley Foundation hosted its 25th Annual Golf Classic at North Palm Beach Country Club on April 15. Hanley supporters were comprised of both luncheon guests and 22 foursomes that ‘putted for scholarships’ in this annual fundraising event. 
 
Longtime supporter and Hanley Foundation Board Member Marguerite Connelly served as event Chairperson. Marguerite authored a heartfelt memoir, “Addicted to the Addicted: A Mother’s Tale of Going from Heartbreak to Hopeful,” documenting her experience dealing with her son’s ongoing drug addiction.
 
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw was highlighted during this year’s event. To acknowledge his long-standing support of Hanley Foundation’s prevention programs and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing commitment to Hanley’s mission of eliminating addiction, the Foundation presented Sheriff Bradshaw with their Inaugural Community Champion Award.

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​“It is only through meaningful partnerships like the one we have with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office that we can make real change in our community, helping individuals receive the treatment and recovery care they need,” said Rachel Docekal, CEO of Hanley Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to Sheriff Bradshaw for his steadfast support of our mission.”
 
Golf aficionado Johnny Pickett served as the Honorary Chair, and notable players included State Representatives David Silvers and John Snyder, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Marino, and retired Major League Baseball players Rick Ankiel and Brian Schneider.
 
The tournament raised more than $150,000, benefitting Hanley’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program, which provides financial scholarships for individuals with substance use disorders who would not otherwise be able to afford quality treatment. More than 500 individuals received Lifesaver Scholarships from Hanley Foundation in 2023.
 
Sponsors included: A-1 Moving & Storage, Arch to Freedom, Family First Adolescent Services, Guardian Recovery Network, Hanley Family Foundation, Jupiter Magazine, Nancy and Geoff Caraboolad, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Suzanne Holmes, The Hamilton Family Foundation, The Harris Land Company, and The Hartman House.