Hanley Foundation's 28th Annual Family Picnic in West Palm Beach Draws Over 200

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Hanley Foundation held its 28th Annual Family Picnic, a fundraiser to benefit substance misuse prevention programming in schools throughout Florida, at the Lake Pavilion in West Palm Beach. More than 200 Hanley Foundation supporters and their families attended the fall-themed waterfront event that featured lunch, entertainment, a silent auction, and numerous kids’ activities including a live petting zoo, ice cream bar, magic show, games, and more.

A highlight of the event was the ‘reveal’ of Hanley’s annual Alcohol Prevention Poster Design Contest winners. Kids from across the state in three age groups (K-5th, 6th – 8th, and 9th-12th) submitted their vision of what a positive message would be that encompassed the theme, “The Best Me, is Alcohol Free.” Three of the five winners were on-site for the event.

Hanley Foundation delivers age-appropriate educational programming across 32 of Florida’s 67 counties. In 2022, they provided over $7.15 million in prevention and education services throughout the state, impacting the lives of more than 75,000 students, parents, and caregivers.

“Ten years ago, only 76% of kids in the state were alcohol-free,” said Ryan Wertepny, Director of Program Initiatives. “Today, that number is 88%* and we are committed to helping that number continue to rise.”