Local Addiction Group Holds Annual Spring Brunch In Gladwyne

GLADWYNE, PA — Be a Part of the Conversation held its 3rd Annual Spring Brunch Sunday at the home of Joe and Mary Fenkel in Gladwyne.

The Conversation Inspiration Award was presented to PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Robert Reed, JD, Executive Deputy Attorney General, accepted the award in Shapiro's absence.

The Conversation Youth Inspiration Award was presented to Kristen Harootunian, a 21-year-old in recovery who speaks about addiction and mental health at forums for both students and parents.

Other speakers included Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW, honorary event chair; Kim Porter, CFRS, Executive Director of Be a Part of the Conversation; Board of Directors incoming president, Casey Duffy; U.S. Congresswoman, Madeleine Dean; parent advocates and meeting organizers, Pam and Bill Roberts; and Board of Directors President, John Mergenthaler.

Be a Part of the Conversation addresses substance use, misuse and addiction and its impact on individuals and their families by building a culture of awareness and support.

For more information on Be a Part of the Conversation, contact Kim Porter, Executive Director at info@conversation.zone or 267-629-2214. Visit the Be a Part of the Conversation website here.

Be a Part of the Conversation is located at 1225 Montrose Ave. in Bryn Mawr.

Pictured above from left to right are Robert Reed, JD, Kristen Harootunian, Pam Roberts, Bill Roberts, Kim Porter, CFRS, John Mergenthaler, Madeleine Dean, Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW (and her labradoodle Graham), and Casey Duffy