Skyland Trail Celebrates Incredible Success of Benefits of Laughter
Atlanta (October 29, 2010) Skyland Trail's 13th annual Benefits of Laughter gala raised approximately $540,000 for the organization's Financial Aid Fund, which provides need-based aid to our clients and families.
This year's event was held October 21st at the beautiful St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead and featured entertainment from John Heffron, winner of the popular television series Last Comic Standing.
The Honorary Chairs for Benefits of Laughter 2010 were community leaders and long-time friends of Skyland Trail, Amy and Cecil Conlee. Benefits of Laughter was organized this year by co-chairs Leslie Wierman and Anne Hennessy, who were assisted by a dedicated team of community and business volunteers.
Business leader Jim Kelley chaired the corporate committee, which secured a number of high-profile sponsorships for the event, including AirTran Airways, Dorothy C. Fuqua and the J.B. Fuqua Foundation.
Since 1998, this ‘Seriously Funny Night' has helped Skyland Trail clients recover from mental illness, and has played a key role in raising mental health awareness in the Atlanta community.
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