Friends and supporters gathered at a local country club on Wednesday to endorse the upcoming annual “Tribute” dinner and support programs of Mental Health America of Colorado.
“Tribute to the Power of Hope” is slated for November 22, and will honor Marguerite Salazar, Colorado Insurance Commissioner (and former Regional Director for the Department of Health and Human Services appointed by President Barack Obama), and Colorado College. Both honorees are being recognized for their significant leadership in the mental health field.
Chairs of the Tribute event are Kay Greene, Stuart Kassan MD, Gail Kassan, Larry Spivack MD and Lisa Williams.
MHAC serves the people of Colorado by collaborating with strategic partners to promote mental health, expand access to services and transform systems of healthcare.
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- Kip Doran, left, and honorary board member Tom Flanagan
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- Rick and Margaret Garbe, left, (honorary board) and Jerry and Diane Wheeler
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- Diane Wheeler and Moe Keller, VP of Public Policy for MHAC
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- Tessa Harland, niece of Moses and Gwen Brewer (honorary board)
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- Jane Tidball (board), left, with Kevin White, Jamie Billings and Cameron Tidball-Sciullo
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- President and CEO of MHAC, Don Mares, left, with Lisa Williams and Dr. Larry Spivack, co-chairs of Tribute this year
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- Board member Seth Belzley and Bev Marquez–she served on the board 24 years ago
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- Don Mares with Marguerite Salazar, who will be honored this year at Tribute, and Gail Kassan, Tribute co-chair
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- Board member Herb Merrill II EdD, left, with Caroline Pugh and Evan Silverman (also on the board)
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- William Kent PhD, left, (honorary board) chats with Mitch Berdie (board)
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- Laura Cordes, VP of External Affairs for MHAC, left, Lisa Herschli and Brett Spurr (board)
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- Great reception appetizers
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- Louise Boris (honorary board) and Tom Barrett PhD (board)
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- Angela Viscotti, left, Nancy Spence (board) and Craig Fales
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- Honorary board members Maureen Doran and Gwen Brewer enjoy a chat
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- Edie Marks, left, Lorraine Salazar and Frances Owens
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- Dyana Furmansky (honorary board), left, Lisa Hudson, Kyle Hudson, Terry Ganey
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- Karen and Jim Cage, left, with Shelly Rule
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- Honorary board member Dr. Bert Fermansky chats with Diane Wheeler
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- Terry Biddinger and Kip Doran
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- Honorary board member Sandra Rhodes, left, Gail Kassan, Susan and Tom Hilb, Dr. Stuart Kassan, Nancy Alterman
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- Board member Jeff Asher, left, and Donald Rohner
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- Board member Kenneth Krause MD, left, Aaron Hyatt and Laura Cordes
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- Ruth and Don Mares
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- Lloyd and Claire Lewis, left, with Moses Brewer
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- Event Co-Chair Kay Greene and her daughter Audrey Damico
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- Former MHAC Director Jeanne Rohner and Donald Rohner
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- Karen Cage, left, Meyer Salzman and Jim Cage
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- Tribute Co-Chair Dr. Stuart Kassan welcomes everyone
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- Dr. Stuart Kassan says a few words about this year’s Tribute, November 22
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- President and CEO Don Mares thanks sponsors and supporters
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- Don Mares welcomes everyone
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- Tribute Co-Chair Kay Greene says a few words
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- Kay Greene explains why she got involved with MHAC
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- Amanda Chaney, Intake Coordinator for MHAC, talks about her work
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- Amanda Chaney talks to the attendees
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- Tribute Co-Chairs Dr. Larry Spivack and Lisa Williams address the reception guests
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- Lisa Williams makes a heartfelt plea for support for the MHAC cause
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- Honorary board member Patty Cook, left, Seth Belzley (board) and Maureen Doran (also honorary board)
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- Guests mingle, including Dr. Bert Furmansky and Moses Brewer in center
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- Susan and Tom Hilb, left, with Pegi Touff PhD (board member)
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- Whitney Stone, left, Rick Lindsey and Ryan Lucas
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- Lloyd Lewis chats with Don Mares
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- Board member Brett Spurr, left, Nancy Alterman, Lisa Herschli
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- Honorary board members and longtime supporters of MHAC, Dyana Furmansky and Patty Cook
