Skyland Trail Celebrates Success of Annual Fundraiser
Atlanta (November 15, 2011) Skyland Trail's 14th annual Benefits of Laughter raised approximately $550,000 for the organization's Financial Aid Program, which provides need-based aid to our clients and families.
This year's sold-out event was held November 10th at the St. Regis Atlanta Buckhead and featured entertainment from Barbara and Vince Dooley, Georgia football legends who delighted the crowd with tales of family and football.
Skyland Trail Board Member Jay Mitchell and his wife Denise served as chairs for the event. Mr. Mitchell is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Mrs. Mitchell has led volunteer efforts for the Westminster, Lovett and W.T. Jackson schools in many different capacities.
Mr. Mitchell also served as Corporate Chair, securing more than 20 business sponsors for the event. Nancy Bryant served as Patron Committee Chair. The Honorary Chairs were community leaders and long-time friends of Skyland Trail, Helen and John Gordon.
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.
