Join Us in celebrating resilience, honoring:
Paul Reinhardt
New Canaan Parent Support Group
&
John Maxwell and
Pavarini North East Construction
Event Tickets & Sponsorships
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You can still donate!The Spirit of Hope Gala is our annual signature event that recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated an extraordinary devotion to, and understanding of, substance use and mental health disorders and the possibility of recovery. The Gini and Lou Bantle Spirit of Hope Award honors those who followed in the footsteps of Gini and Lou. They were pioneers in raising awareness about the effects of substance uselong before the subject became commonplace in the news and in our homes.
Spirit of Hope Sponsors
As of March 28, 2025
Assured Partners
Alvarez and Marsal
Sally & John Bassler
Bridgeport Pharmacy
Brown & Brown
First County Bank
Denise & Steve Fogarty
Icy & Scott Frantz
Debra & John Hertz
Ali & Doug Milne
Paul Reinhardt
Pavarini North East Construction Co, LLC