The boards of Hanley Center Foundation and Caron Treatment Centers recently celebrated the Hanley Center 2012 Golf Classic at The Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound. The annual event raises money and awareness for the addiction treatment network’s scholarship fund.

Bill O’Donnell served as chairman of the Hanley Center 2012 Golf Classic along with Co-chairs Joseph DeNucci and Skip Gozzo.  Committee members were Jack Barrett, Nellie Benoit, Kim Coleman, Meredith Doerge, Mike Hanley, Dan McCarthy, David Rinker, Barry Snader and Meredith Snader.

“We were thrilled to have such a strong leadership team under Bill O’Donnell’s direction this year, and to have had the Hanley Center 2012 Golf Classic played on this prestigious course,” said Andrew Rothermel, Florida Market President for Hanley Center and Caron Treatment Centers.

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, Hanley Center, part of Caron Treatment Centers, is a nonprofit organization that offers a broad spectrum of programs based on the most advanced research in the disease of addiction.  From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized treatment and continuing-care planning, Hanley Center prides itself on offering the most innovative and effective treatment programs designed by professional experts in their respective fields.  Unique to the center is the Hanley Model of Care, which includes age and gender-specific treatment programs.  These tailored programs ensure patients leave equipped with the necessary tools to move forward on their journey of recovery.

Participants were treated to a morning of golf on the prestigious course designed by Greg Norman.  The afternoon featured a luncheon and awards ceremony.  First place winners of the Hanley Center 2012 Golf Classic were Kelly Moore, Drew Rothermel, Robert Rowling and Chico West. Second place winners were Brian Curley, Jack Curley, Andrew Kennedy and Nick Owen.  Third place winners were Tom Bostwick, Graham Doerge, Lindsay Smith and Alex Warner.

“The Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund provides vital financial assistance to those seeking treatment due to limited financial resources or restriction on insurance coverage,” explains Dr. Rachel Docekal, Hanley Center Foundation CEO. “Over the years, hundreds of people have received treatment thanks to this special fund, which has helped to bring hope into their lives and the lives of their families.”

Hanley Center 2012 Golf Classic double eagle sponsor was Kip Kootz.  Eagle sponsors were The Hanley Family Foundation, Isador S. Segall Trust, and Barry and Meredith Snader. Tee sponsor was B/E Aerospace. Hole-in-one sponsor was Greater Yamaha. Friend sponsors were Brian Bastin; John Curley; CARPA; Carrington Lloyd, Jr.; Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP; Palm Beach Kennel Club; Scott Waldman and Delbert L. Williamson.  In-kind donors were Alex & Ani, Greg Norman Collection, Guy Harvey, Habaneros Cigars, Dick Hellawell, Kiehl’s, Medalist Golf Club, Miami Dolphins, Molton Brown, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Paul Wilmont Communications, Professional Athlete representing Waterford Crystal, Rockstar Recording Studios and Tumi.

Hanley Center is part of the Caron Treatment Centers network.  A nationally-recognized nonprofit provider of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, Caron’s continuum of treatment centers represents one of the oldest and now largest facilities offering primary, relapse and extended residential treatment.

In Palm Beach County, Caron Treatment Centers operates Hanley Center and Caron Renaissance.  In Boca Raton, Caron Renaissance is an extended care treatment center, treating young adults and families affected by the disease of addiction.  Caron Renaissance has extensive experience in the treatment of co-occurring psychological and psychiatric disorders.

For more information about Hanley Center or upcoming events, please visit www.hanleycenter.org or call 866-4HANLEY (866-442-6539).