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Celebrate a Sober St. Patrick's Day with former Miss USA, Tara Conner
WHAT: Celebrate a Sober St. Patrick's Day
Caron Atlanta presents a sober St. Patty’s alternative: A Conversation with Tara Conner
Learn from a former Miss USA 2006 how sobriety at an early age is achievable and greatly enhances life's possibilities.
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The event will be moderated by Sharon Collins, host of GPB’s Georgia Outdoors
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WHO: Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006
Tara Conner is a Public Advocacy Consultant for Caron Treatment Centers. In her role, she shares her experience, strength and hope with audiences throughout the United States.
Conner was crowned Miss USA in 2006. During December of that year, she entered Caron and completed 30 days of treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. She recently celebrated six years of sobriety. Through her work with Caron, she hopes to raise awareness that addiction is a disease and that many people go on to lead a healthy, productive life in recovery. She especially wants educators, families and professionals to know that sobriety at an early age is achievable and that it greatly enhances life’s possibilities.
“It’s so important to understand that addiction is a family disease,” said Conner. “I experienced this firsthand within my own family. But I’ve also learned that through treatment and recovery you can break the cycle.”
WHEN: Monday, March 17, 2014
6:30 p.m. - Reception featuring Irish music, green tea and sweets
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Conversation with Tara Conner
WHERE: Georgia Public Broadcasting
260 14th Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
HOW MUCH: FREE!
There is no cost to attend this event and parking is complimentary.
IN ADDITION: Caron Treatment Centers is one of the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit
addiction treatment providers in the United States. With a fundamental goal to expand lifesaving services both in communities they are currently serving, as well as new ones, Caron opened Caron Atlanta in 2013, with Atlanta native Nancy Zintak as regional vice president.
FOR INFO: For more information about the sober St. Patty’s Celebration with Tara Conner, please visit http://www.caron.org/events/atlanta-sober-st-patricks-day or call Nancy Zintak at
404.805.1442.