A New PATH presented the 18th Annual Strut For Sobriety! on Sept. 17 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The event began with a boutique and silent auction in the foyer. Stacy Pecore provided music for all the guests. After a fun morning of shopping, guests adjourned to the Silver Pearl Ballroom for the luncheon and fashion show. The Visionary Dance Theatre greeted everyone as they were seated. Mary Jean Anderson, President/CEO of Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air was the Honorary Chair and Liz Crocker and Judy Lawton were the event co-chairs.
The Mistresses of Ceremonies were TV personality Geni Cavitt and NBC 7’s Rory Devine.
They announced the PATH to Recovery Awardees — the first went to Maria Alexander, the Executive Director of Center for Living and Learning and the second went to Jaime Arredondo Sanchez Lira who is assistant professor at the School of Public Health & Social Policy at the University of Victoria, BC. They were both recognized for their work in reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders. Shelby Perry was the guest speaker and told her inspirational story about recovery. There wasn’t a dry eye left in the house as the Perry, the manager of San Diego Coastal Sober, shared her tough experience with addiction and recovery. Next, Auctioneer Erin Liddell stepped onto the stage to lead the live auction. Various two-night stays were auctioned off going to this worthy fundraiser.
The crowd was waiting in anticipation for the fashion show produced by Gretchen Productions. Gretchen Burns is known for her high energy shows melding fashion and entertainment together. The models came down the runway wearing the latest fall fashions from Macy’s and other local boutiques. Interspersed were performances from Sophie Taylor of the San Diego Ballet, the Visionary Dance, and many amazing singers such as the Tré Tenores.
This event coincided with September’s National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month. A New PATH is a non-profit working to reduce the stigma associated with addictive illness. They advocate for therapeutic rather than punitive drug policies. The proceeds benefits A New PATH whose projects include lifesaving overdose prevention and Narcan distribution. For more information visit: anewpathsite.org
Upcoming Events
FWSD22 Runway Shows at the Andaz from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 8 will feature 10-piece collection from designers followed by a trunk show on day two on the rooftop. For tickets bit.ly/3SyMCC6.
Kenneth Barlis presents 10th Anniversary Event at the Port Pavillion on Broadway Pier beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. For tickets visit kennethbarlisofficial.com/.
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