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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 ~ On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Writers In Treatment will be hosting their 13th Annual Experience, Strength and Hope Award at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Co-founder and bassist for Duran Duran, John Taylor, will be presenting the award to actor Ed Begley Jr. during an unforgettable evening hosted by comedienne Paula Poundstone.
The event will open with a spoken word performance by James Black, star of The Family Business. Entertainment will also be provided by comedienne Wendy Liebman and musical guest Julian Velard. The Experience, Strength and Hope Award is given to well-known individuals who have written courageous and honest memoirs about their journey from addiction to recovery. Previous recipients include Academy Award-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr., astronaut Buzz Aldrin, star of Fuller House Jodie Sweetin, Emmy Award-winner Joe Pantoliano, actress Mackenzie Phillips, TV and radio broadcaster Pat O'Brien, journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell and actor Danny Trejo.
Alcohol Justice is honored to be a co-sponsor of this year's event. Cruz Avila, Alcohol Justice Executive Director stated "We salute Ed Begley Jr., for his inspiring memoir and Leonard Buschel for shining the spotlight on stories that can change people's lives."
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In Begley's "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir," he shares hilarious and poignant stories focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery as well as his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground.
Leonard Lee Buschel co-founder of Writers In Treatment said "We are excited to honor Ed Begley Jr., whose candid and revealing memoir imparts his incredible wisdom." He went on to say "The past few years have been a challenge for those in need of sobriety. By offering his humor and encouraging voice Mr. Begley has inspired those who need help to begin their path to recovery."
Writers In Treatment was founded in 2008 by author Leonard Lee Buschel and famed director Robert Downey Sr., with the mission that 'treatment works and recovery is possible.' The organization helps those suffering from alcoholism drug addiction or other self-destructive behaviors find treatment sources for their illness.
Alcohol Justice was founded in 1987 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that envisions healthy communities free of the alcohol industry's negative impact. Alcohol Justice works towards preventing the proliferation of misuse of alcohol or other related drugs as well as reducing the harms associated with populations targeted by the alcohol industry through evidence-informed advocacy and community organizing.
The event will open with a spoken word performance by James Black, star of The Family Business. Entertainment will also be provided by comedienne Wendy Liebman and musical guest Julian Velard. The Experience, Strength and Hope Award is given to well-known individuals who have written courageous and honest memoirs about their journey from addiction to recovery. Previous recipients include Academy Award-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr., astronaut Buzz Aldrin, star of Fuller House Jodie Sweetin, Emmy Award-winner Joe Pantoliano, actress Mackenzie Phillips, TV and radio broadcaster Pat O'Brien, journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell and actor Danny Trejo.
Alcohol Justice is honored to be a co-sponsor of this year's event. Cruz Avila, Alcohol Justice Executive Director stated "We salute Ed Begley Jr., for his inspiring memoir and Leonard Buschel for shining the spotlight on stories that can change people's lives."
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In Begley's "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir," he shares hilarious and poignant stories focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery as well as his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground.
Leonard Lee Buschel co-founder of Writers In Treatment said "We are excited to honor Ed Begley Jr., whose candid and revealing memoir imparts his incredible wisdom." He went on to say "The past few years have been a challenge for those in need of sobriety. By offering his humor and encouraging voice Mr. Begley has inspired those who need help to begin their path to recovery."
Writers In Treatment was founded in 2008 by author Leonard Lee Buschel and famed director Robert Downey Sr., with the mission that 'treatment works and recovery is possible.' The organization helps those suffering from alcoholism drug addiction or other self-destructive behaviors find treatment sources for their illness.
Alcohol Justice was founded in 1987 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that envisions healthy communities free of the alcohol industry's negative impact. Alcohol Justice works towards preventing the proliferation of misuse of alcohol or other related drugs as well as reducing the harms associated with populations targeted by the alcohol industry through evidence-informed advocacy and community organizing.
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