As the evening event was winding down with the serving of dessert to the
packed house, Mistress of Ceremonies, Diane Sawyer, Co-Anchor,
ABC News, eloquently explained Road Recovery’s mission and
the organization’s long-standing ‘on the street’ working
relationship with PDFA since 1998. Ms. Sawyer then introduced two members
of Crazy James who captivated the audience with laughter and tears. The
speakers shared their unbelievable journey back to life from substance
abuse and self-destruction via the support of Caron Treatment Centers and
Road Recovery…one speech even included the subtle influence that
PDFA ads (i.e. the egg & frying pan - this is your brain on drugs)
had on the speaker.
With the audience
completely awestruck by the strength, determination and hope
exhibited by these two young people after delivering their powerful speeches,
it was time, in true rock & roll fashion, for Crazy James
to take control of the stage at The Waldorf-Astoria Ballroom
to perform a powerful two song set.
Fully charged and ready, the band brought the audience to their feet
as they finished their opening song "Sweet Epiphany" and kept
on rolling with their newly recorded song “Untrue”. After
bows and 'thanks' to PDFA and with the energized audience applauding,
the band attempted to leave the stage but were blocked by PDFA
President – Stephen Pasierb who, with the audiences urging,
asked for 'one more'!
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