In Support of Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
(Long Island, NY) The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD) held its 35thAnnual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational Monday and brought in more than $200,000to support its life-saving substance abuse prevention programs and comprehensive addiction services.
The Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers (Left) Ken Kosza – CEO. Photo Credit: LICADD.
More than 100 golfers teed-off at The Creek in Locust Valley where 200 dinner guests gathered in support of LICADD. Key sponsors included: Amy & Jeff Capazzi; William DeLuca; Phoenix Beverage Moritt, Hock &Hamroff, LLP; Robin & Bill Baum; Donna & Michael Brennan; Seafield Center; Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers; STV; Atlas Roll Off; Sprout Health Group; Dr. & Mrs. Mele;Dr. & Mrs. Sheehy; Marn Associates, LLC, Neil Greenbaum & Richard Chin; Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc.; Moritt Hock &Hamroff; Peconic Care – Addiction Research, Treatment & Recovery; Dawn & Peter Leo; Roanoke Sand & Gravel Corp.; NYCB Foundation; EWG Glass; Caron Treatment Center; Empire National Bank; Healthplex, Teagle Family Foundation; Daniel Gale/Sotheby’s International Realty; Hirshleifer’s; and Mill-Max Mfg, Corporation.
Event emcee and auctioneer Tom Suozzi began the Diamonds in the Rough Reception and Dinner at the Creek with a warm welcome. He spoke of the critical needs of youth and families on Long Island and the services that LICADD offers to address the growing crisis of abuse, addiction and drug-related fatalities in our communities.
(Left to right) Frank Gutleber, Tom Suozzi – Former Nassau County Executive & Joel Sikowitz – LICADD Board Member. Photo Credit: LICADD.
LICADD Board Chair Jeffery Capazzi explained the appeal of the R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational, “it is wonderful to be involved in organizing this event, especially when the need for proven drug and alcohol support is so evident and continues to escalate each year.”
“The support of our event chairs, Bill Baum, Michael Brennan and Jeffery Capazzi, and the generosity of our donors and volunteers at this event means so much to us, as the proceeds of the tournament will directly fund programs that provide hope and healing to at-risk individuals and the families that support them,” explained Executive DirectorSteve Chassman. “It is because of their efforts that LICADD remains the go-to agency in the midst of this public health epidemic and continues to develop effective and innovative programs to combat addiction.”
Do you know someone who may be at risk for alcohol and drug abuse? To speak with someone today about the support LICADD can provide, please call 516-747-2606 (Nassau County), 631-979-1700 (Suffolk County). With offices in Mineola, Ronkonkoma and Riverhead, LICADD is working aggressively to help the community overcome the challenges presented by prevailing social stigma of alcoholism and drug dependence by providing a comprehensive array of prevention, support and recovery programs. For more information on LICADD and its evidence-based programs, please visit www.licadd.org or visit us on Facebook.
