The Event Raised Nearly $100,000 to Benefit the Mission and Programs at
100 Million Ways
NEW
YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supporters
of the 100 Million Ways Foundation (100MW)– a nonprofit
devoted to harm reduction and improving the quality of life for
those with opioid use challenges – attended the foundation's first
dinner gala to commemorate the difference they make in the
communities that they serve.
100MW implemented four programs in 2022,
addressing mental health, stigma, and social inequality.
Guests enjoyed an evening at Manhattan's famed Boathouse in Central Park on
Sept. 21, 2022, before its permanent
closure. Organized by Executive Director/Co-Founder Brian Chadwick and Event Chair Michelle L. Shuffett, MD, the event featured a
cocktail reception, jazz band, dinner, and silent auction. Speakers
urging attendees to take action against the opioid epidemic
included Chadwick; Rhoshanda Jones,
Peer Support Specialist of 100MW; Stephen
Dahmer, MD, CMO of Vireo Health; Chad Walkeden, Founder/CEO of OnTracka;
Daniel Carcillo, Founder/CEO of
Wesana; and Nicholas Vita,
CEO/Co-Founder of Columbia Care.
100MW implemented four programs in 2022, addressing mental
health, stigma, and social inequality with scientific data
collection to inform the community, clinicians, and
policymakers.
The event raised nearly $100,000,
making it possible for 100MW to immediately implement a drop-in
SOAR Sessions Program, which is one of the most
popular program offerings. The donations will also fund the design
of 2 programs for 2023, with publication on outcomes to follow:
- Psychedelics-as-Medicine: 100MW is developing a clinical
research protocol to determine the impact a ketamine/CBD oral
combination has on opioid addiction.
- Contingency Management Program: NIDA says "contingency
management" is the most effective approach to keeping people sober
by "paying for sobriety." A small reward is given every week to
participants with no opioids in their urine.
"We are humbled by the overwhelming support from those who
joined us at our first dinner gala," said Chadwick. "Through
compelling personal stories, by a group of esteemed speakers, there
was a commonality of purpose, an energy of hope, and even a sense
of optimism." added Shuffett, who also recently joined the 100MW
Advisory Board.
Gold sponsors of the fundraiser were Abstrax and Foley Hoag. Silver sponsors included Archer
Attorneys at Law, Bring Life Sciences, Columbia Care, Cresco Labs,
Durée & Company, Fyllo, ODN, PFL, True Green and Tyson 2.0.
Media Contact:
Brian Chadwick
chadwickbj@100MW.Org
914.414.5788
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