Freedom Award Nomination

Fora Health’s Hope & Freedom Gala is a magical evening filled with exciting stories, thrilling announcements, award presentations, and opportunities to further our mission. Save the date! October 4, 2025.

The Samuel C. Wheeler Freedom Award is presented to members of the community who help battle the stigma of addiction by openly sharing their story of recovery and giving back to the community in meaningful ways.

Past award recipients include: the late Sam Wheeler, the late state Senators Ben Westlund and Lenn Hannon, Izzy Covalt, Ann Miller, Dr. James Thayer, Jack Hopkins, Dr. Marvin Seppala, Roger Pollock, The Loyola Men’s Group, Ken and Joan Austin, Dennis Doherty, Nancy Engeman, John Kroger, Mark O’Donnell, Bill Dickey, Dick Withnell, Mary Monnat, Jay Minor, Pam Pearce, Harry Wilson, Walter Bailey, Representative Tawna Sanchez, Izzy Alvarado, Doyal Smith

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