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Join Edgewater Health for an inspiring evening dedicated to healing, community, and creativity. This special gala will showcase the power of art as a medium for expression and recovery, featuring an art competition where clients and students from the area share their voices through creative works.

The evening’s theme, “The Art of Healing,” highlights our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and fostering an environment of support and understanding. By attending and contributing, you’ll help us provide critical resources and services to those in need, empowering individuals to speak up, reach out, and shatter the silence.

GALA HONOREES


Bernard A. Carter
Lake County Prosecutor

Humanitarian Award


Rep. Frank J. Mrvan
Congressman – IN D-01

Leadership Award


Steve Simpson, MD
Pediatrician (retired)

Circle of Excellence Award


Chineze I. Odeluga
Nursing Student, Ivy Tech

Dr. Okechi N. Nwabara Spirit of Hope Award


Ellen J Szarleta, JD, PHD
Director, Center for Urban Regional Excellence,
Indiana University Northwest
Dr. Okechi N. Nwabara Spirit of Hope Award


PRESENTING SPONSOR

OUR DONORS & SPONSORS

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Speak Up. Reach Out. Shatter The Silence Art Contest Winners


1st Place
Jalin J.

Merrillville High School


2nd Place
Zariah M.

East Chicago Central High School


3rd Place
Kyla C.

Merrillville High School


NEWS


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