Community Leaders Tapped as Chairs for "Benefits of Laughter"
Atlanta (April 18, 2011) Skyland Trail, a non-profit treatment facility for adults with mental illness, is thrilled to announce the volunteer leadership for its 2011 Benefits of Laughter gala, to be held November 10th at the St. Regis Atlanta.
Skyland Trail Board Member Jay Mitchell and his wife Denise will serve as chairs for the fundraising event. Mr. Mitchell is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Piedmont Healthcare, Inc., where he is responsible for all legal affairs of the non-profit four hospital system in the greater Atlanta area, including flagship Piedmont Hospital. Mrs. Mitchell has been involved with the Westminster, Lovett and W.T. Jackson Schools in many different capacities. She has also served on various committees at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
The Honorary Chairs for Benefits of Laughter 2011 are community leaders and long-time friends of Skyland Trail, John and Helen Gordon. Mr. Gordon is a member of the Board of Directors and chairs Skyland Trail's Marketing and Education Committee. He is the owner and president of Gordon Document Products, Inc., and the founder and managing partner for Perfect Circle Energy Solutions, LLC. Mrs. Gordon attended The Westminster Schools and has been a past fundraiser for the alumni association. She is also a past board member of The Forward Arts Foundation and has chaired their flea market event and fashion show.
Comedy entertainment for the 14th Annual Benefits of Laughter will be provided by Southern icons Vince and Barbara Dooley, who are guaranteed to bring laughter with their tales of Georgia football and beyond.
Since 1998, this ‘Seriously Funny Night' has helped Skyland Trail clients recover from mental illness, as all proceeds from the event benefit the Financial Aid Fund. For more information about sponsorship, or to reserve a table, please contact Ashley Vance at 678.686.5905 or at avance@skylandtrail.org.
Honorary Chairs Helen and John Gordon (left) with Event Chairs Denise and Jay Mitchell
