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Connecting for Recovery Luncheon

Annual Benefit

Hosted by the Gateway Charitable Foundation Board & Gateway Board of Directors, this annual benefit luncheon raises funds to support the Foundation’s impactful work of helping people build healthier lives by reducing substance use, other addictions, and improving mental health.

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That’s a wrap on our 2025 Annual Benefit

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and attendees who joined us for our 2025 Connecting for Recovery Benefit Luncheon. If you were unable to attend, you can still join in giving.

Join Us Next Year

SAVE THE DATE for Thursday, September 17th, 2025 to join us for our next benefit luncheon. 

This Year We Presented The Following Awards

2025 ADVOCACY AWARD

Senator Lakesia Collins (IL) & Senator Darryl Rouson (FL)

2025 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Charlie Paulson

2025 YOUTH ADVOCATE AWARD

Lindsey Huang

2025 FRIEND OF RECOVERY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Frank Davis – Retired Gateway Staff

MARY CESARE-MURPHY QUALITY CHAMPION AWARD

In memory of Mary Cesare-Murphy – former Board Member

Special Thanks to Our Generous Event Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor – Host Committee

Platinum Sponsor – Host Committee

Andy and Maria Smith

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Maureen Richnak and Larry Singer/MALTAP Fund
Liz + Tim Simer






Bronze Sponsor

Cresa
Illinois Health Practice Alliance
Keith Sarpolis  M.D.
MADO Healthcare
Michael Darcy
Netsmart
Paula Elliot
PremiStar
Rosecrance Behavioral Health
Sen. Darryl and Angela Rouson
SIKICH LLP
TASC, Inc
Uvanta Pharmacy

In-Kind Donations

The Bridgeport Coffee Company
Chicagoland Print
HALO Branded Solutions
Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc.
Soukal Florist