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27th Annual Jim Bradshaw Memorial
Stars in Recovery Luncheon
Featuring Academy Award Winning Actress, Marlee Matlin
2015
2700 Airport Freeway | Fort Worth, TX| 76111| 817-332-6329|
www.recoverycouncil.org

2. About Us
Recovery Resource Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with more than 50 years
of experience providing hope, conquering addiction and healing families. We are the link
between substance abuse services and the adults, youth and families who are in need.
Recovery Resource Council has an extensive history of providing case management and
behavioral health services to those seeking help with substance abuse and mental health
issues. Since its inception in 1957, Recovery Resource Council has grown to be recognized
as a leader in North Texas in the fields of outreach, intervention and prevention.
HELP IS HERE
Our Mission
To promote wellness and recovery from alcohol, addiction and mental health issues.

3. Ways to Give
Donate
Generous donations from supporters keep Recovery Resource Council in operation. Without your help, we would not be
able to offer our services to the community. We accept monetary and in-kind donations for our programs and, since we
are a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax deductible. We always appreciate household items, furniture and arts
and crafts supplies. Please check our website Wish List to see what items we currently need. Gifts to Recovery Resource
Council can be made over the phone, online or mailed to our address. 2700 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Attend
Our fundraisers generate a large portion of our general budget and attending events are a great way to support Recovery
Resource Council. In the spring, we host our Annual Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars in Recovery Luncheon. The luncheon
has a long tradition of bringing well known and loved celebrities to Fort Worth for an intimate conversation about their
lives, struggles and triumphs. Additionally, in the fall, we host our Annual Golf Classic. The funds raised from our Golf
Classic directly benefit the many prevention programs of Recovery Resource Council.
Spread the Word
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page, you are missing out! We encourage you to become a Facebook Fan and share with your friends. As a supporter,
“liking” and sharing our posts on any social media helps promote us in the community. For the most up-to-date
information, make sure to catch our tweets at @RecoveryRC on Twitter and check out some testimonials and Camp L4
footage on YouTube.
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Become a volunteer
Volunteerism is an integral part of the Council’s culture, as Recovery Resource Council was first started by a network of
volunteers. We have a multitude of volunteer opportunities including: mentoring, serving in the homeless/women’s
programs, clerical work, staff support, working as a camp counselor at Camp L4, or special event volunteers. Please
consider joining our team as we welcome any talents, gifts or skills that you have to offer our clients and staff. If you
would like to volunteer your time and learn more about how you can make a difference, please contact us at 817-332-
6329.

5. MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27TH ANNUAL STARS IN RECOVERY LUNCHEON BRINGS ACADEMY AWARD WINNING
ACRTESS TO FORT WORTH ON MAY 19, 2015.
WHAT: Recovery Resource Council’s 27th Annual Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars in Recovery
Luncheon. The Stars in Recovery Luncheon has a long tradition of bringing well known and
beloved celebrities to Fort Worth for an intimate conversation about their lives, struggles
and triumphs. Recovery Resource Council is very pleased to add Marlee Matlin to this roster
of inspirational speakers. In addition to Mrs. Matlin as the guest speaker, we are pleased to
announce that Ouida Bradshaw will serve as our Honorary Chair and Beverly and Charlie
Powell will serve as our Event Committee Chairs. Robin Bagwell will serve as our Auction
Chair. Additionally, WFAA sportscaster Dale Hansen will be the MC.
WHO: Recovery Resource Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of
experience providing hope, conquering addiction and healing families. We are the link
between substance abuse services and the adults, youth and families who are in need.
Recovery Resource Council has an extensive history of providing case management and
behavioral health services to those seeking help with substance abuse and mental health
issues. Since its inception in 1957, Recovery Resource Council has grown to be recognized as
a leader in North Texas in the fields of outreach, intervention and prevention. Our mission is
to promote wellness and recovery from alcohol, addiction and mental health issues.
WHY: This luncheon is designed to raise awareness about Recovery Resource Council, as well as
allow the agency to raise funds to continue to fulfill their mission throughout North Texas.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The event is open to the public and Recovery Resource Council strongly encourages those in
the recovery communities and people living without hearing abilities in DFW to attend.
Matlin lost her hearing at a young age, overcame a drug addiction and domestic abuse and
was still able to become a successful actress in a number of film and television movies. Her
perseverance has made her an inspiration to many throughout the recovery and hearing
impaired communities.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Registration opens at 10:30 am and Luncheon begins at 12:00 pm.
WHERE: Omni Hotel Fort Worth
1300 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dimanche Brewer, Special Events Coordinator
D.Brewer@recoverycouncil.org; 817-332-6329
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6. About Our Speaker
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Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for
her film debut in Paramount Pictures’ “Children of a
Lesser God,” for which she received the Academy
Award for Best Actress. At 21, she became the
youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and only
one of four actresses to receive the honor for her film
debut. In addition to the Oscar, Marlee received the
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama.
Marlee followed her debut with “Walker” starring
opposite Ed Harris, filmed in Nicauragua. While
filming there, Marlee took time to visit Deaf and hard
of hearing children, as she has continued to so
throughout her travels worldwide. Since then, Marlee
starred the features, “The Player,” “Hear No Evil,” in
the AIDS drama “It’s My Party,” and “What the Bleep
Do We Know.”
Marlee made her TV debut starring opposite Lee
Remick in CBS’ “Bridge to Silence,” a film that
marked her first speaking role. She went on to star in
other telefilms including “Against Her Will: The
Carrie Buck Story,” “Dead Silence,” “Freak City,”
“Where the Truth Lies,” and Hallmark Hall of Fame’s
“Sweet Nothing in my Ear.” Marlee also starred in her
own NBC series “Reasonable Doubts” opposite Mark
Harmon and the Emmy Award winning “Picket Fences” for CBS. Marlee was twice nominated for both a
Golden Globe Award as Best Actress in a Drama as well as the People’s Choice Awards and has been
nominated for four Emmy awards for her guest appearances on “Seinfeld, “Picket Fences,” “The
Practice” and “Law and Order: SVU.” Marlee also starred for seven years on the award winning drama,
“The West Wing, ” and has made numerous guest appearances including “ER,” Desperate Housewives,”
CSI: New York,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,“ Desperate Housewives,” “Nip/Tuck,” “CSI,” and
“Family Guy.”
In 2007 she joined the cast of the groundbreaking series “The L Word” for three seasons and broke
barriers once again, this time in reality TV when she challenged America to “read my hips,” on ABC’s
“Dancing with the Stars,” and on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” In 1994, Marlee was appointed by
President Clinton to the Corporation for National Service and served as Chairperson for National
Volunteer Week and was honored in a Rose Garden ceremony. Marlee currently serves as a national
celebrity spokesperson for The American Red Cross and was instrumental in getting legislation passed in
Congress in support of Closed Captioning. She also serves on the boards of a number of charitable
organizations including The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation and Easter Seals. She has received
numerous awards for her charity work and was chosen as America On Line’s “Chief Everything Officer.”
She has authored three novels for children, “Deaf Child Crossing,” “Nobody’s Perfect” and “Leading
Ladies” and in 2009, published her New York Times Best Selling autobiography, “I’ll Scream Later.”
Marlee makes her home in the Los Angeles area with her husband, law enforcement officer, Kevin
Grandalski and their four children.

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27th Annual Jim Bradshaw Memorial
Stars in Recovery Luncheon
2015
Event Sponsorship Levels
SPEAKER SPONSOR
$25,000
Two tables (20 seats)
with premiere seating at the
Jim Bradshaw Memorial
Stars in Recovery Luncheon
and 20
invitations to the VIP
reception
Prominent logo placement
on
printed materials including
event signage,
luncheon program and on
the VIP invitation
Prominent logo recognition
in the Council Annual
Report,
on the agency website
and social media
Recognition in all event
media kits
PRINT SPONSOR
$15,000
Two tables (20 seats)
with premiere seating at the
Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars
in Recovery Luncheon and 20
invitations to the VIP
reception
Special logo placement on the
printed materials including
event signage,
luncheon program and on
the VIP invitation
Prominent logo recognition in
the Council Annual Report,
on the agency website
and social media
Recognition in all event media
kits
VIP RECEPTION
SPONSOR
$10,000
Two tables (20 seats)
with premiere seating at the
Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars
in Recovery Luncheon and 10
invitations to the VIP
reception
Special recognition on the
event
programs
and event signage
Special logo recognition
at the VIP reception and on
the VIP invitation
Special recognition in the
Council Annual Report,
on the agency website
and social media
AUDIO VISUAL
SPONSOR
$7,500
One table (10 seats)
with premiere seating at the
Jim Bradshaw Memorial
Stars in Recovery Luncheon
and 10
invitations to the VIP
reception
Special recognition on the
event
programs
and event signage
Special recognition in the
Council Annual Report,
on the agency website
and social media
YES, I WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE AT THE___________________________________________ LEVEL.
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $____________________, payable to Recovery Resource Council.
I prefer to contribute by credit card. Please contact me for payment.
I’D LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT A CUSTOM PACKAGE.
Name of Sponsor (For Print)________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact_________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number___________________________________________ Cell Number_____________________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
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8. 27TH ANNUAL J I M B R A D S H AW M E M O R I A L
Stars in Recovery
L U N C H E O N
––––– WITH –—-–
Marlee Matlin
May 19, 2015 • 12:00 p.m.• Omni Fort Worth Hotel
SUPER STAR SPONSOR - $10,000 
 Two preferred reserved tables - seating for ten (20 guests total)
 VIP Reception tickets for all guests to meet and greet the Guest Speaker,
Marlee Matlin and Honorary Chair
 Premium recognition on invitation, program and all other promotional materials
 Special recognition at event, verbally and visually 
 Table signage 
 Logo on Council website, Annual Report, and social media
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ALL STAR SPONSOR - $5,000 
 One preferred reserved table - seating for ten guests
 Ten VIP reception tickets for all guests to meet and greet Guest Speaker, Marlee
Matlin and Honorary Chair
 Special recognition on invitation, program and all other promotional materials
 Special recognition at event
 Table signage
 Logo on Council website, Annual Report, and social media
SHOOTING STAR SPONSOR - $2,500
 Reserved table - seating for ten
 Ten VIP reception tickets for all guests to meet and greet Guest Speaker, Marlee
Matlin and Honorary Chair
 Recognition on invitation, program and all other promotional materials
 Table signage
SHINING STAR SPONSOR - $1,500
 Reserved table - seating for ten
 Recognition on invitation, program and all other promotional materials
 Table signage
INDIVIDUAL TICKET - $150
I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE _____________INDIVIDUAL TICKET(S).
I CANNOT ATTEND, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $__________.
Forms can be returned to the address below or emailed to Dee Brewer at
d.brewer@recoverycouncil.org. 2700 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76111
Phone: 817-332-6329 • Fax: 817-332-2828
Registration is also available online at www.recoverycouncil.org

9. Ultimate Golf Getaway Package
At our 27th Annual Stars in Recovery Luncheon, you will have the chance to bid on the golf trip of a
lifetime! Upon winning, one morning between June 1 and November 10, you and three guests will
board a Cessna Citation CJ2+ Private Jet headed toward beautiful Tucson, Arizona! On day one, you and
your guests will land in time to get a round in at the breathtaking Dove Mountain Golf Course before
dinner and then relax in luxurious accommodations at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Hotel. On day
two, there will be an early tee off, a quick lunch and then it’s off to catch your flight back home arriving
in time for the evening news. This first class trip will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a luxury
Arizona golf resort and fly
Dove Mountain is home to the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship, this world-class competition
features the top 64 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Enjoy executing the same golf shots that
require imagination and creativity from the world’s leading champions at this breathtakingly beautiful,
Jack Nicklaus designed resort.
The aircraft is provided by Executive AirShare, an exclusive Fractional Aircraft and Jet Ownership
Company. Your jet will be equipped with a full refreshment center as well as a private restroom. The
flight from Dallas to Tucson, Arizona will be just under two hours. Winner of this trip must fly the
private jet from Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston, TX.
* Jet, golf and hotel accommodations provided, trip must be taken between June 1 and November 10.
Ritz Carlton accommodations and transportation are subject to availability. Ground transportation in
AZ, meals, golf and hotel accommodations are included in this package.
Dove Mountain in Tucson,Arizona
Auction will open online Monday, April 6, 2015 and will end on
Sunday, May 17, 2015.
To bid, visit: http://www.32auctions.com/DoveMountain

10. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27TH ANNUAL STARS IN RECOVERY LUNCHEON BRINGS ACADEMY AWARD WINNING
ACTRESS TO FORT WORTH ON MAY 19, 2015.
The Stars in Recovery Luncheon, now celebrating its 27th year, will feature Marlee Matlin,
author and Oscar-winning actress. The luncheon begins at noon on May 19, 2015 at the
Omni Hotel Fort Worth and is one of the highest attended luncheons in Fort Worth. The
Stars in Recovery Luncheon has a long tradition of bringing well known and beloved
celebrities to Fort Worth for an intimate conversation about their lives, struggles and
triumphs. Recovery Resource Council is very pleased to add Mrs. Matlin to this roster of
inspirational speakers.
At 18 months old, Matlin lost her hearing after a bout with a virus. She overcame many
obstacles and landed a role at age 19 in Children of a Lesser God, which earned her a
Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress. While filming this movie, Matlin fell in
love with her co-star, William Hurt, and they began a tumultuous two year relationship.
During this relationship, she became addicted to marijuana and cocaine and the
relationship turned abusive.
“I was so wrapped up in his world and my drugs. The drugs took over my life, took over my
brain. I was 19 and I was alone in New York City. I had no friends there except my drug
dealer,” Matlin explained in a 2009 interview.
With treatment from Betty Ford Center, Matlin overcame her addiction. She has gone on to
perform in numerous film and television movies. She has most recently had roles on The L
Word, Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars. Her perseverance has made her
an inspiration to many. Recovery Resource Council is very proud to have Matlin share her
story at this year’s luncheon.
Recovery Resource Council encourages those in the recovery community, women’s social
groups and those that work with the hearing impaired to attend this year’s luncheon. It is
important to share stories of overcoming addiction so that those struggling may know that
help is available.
Additionally, due to support and advocacy for domestic abuse, we are proud to announce
that WFAA sportscaster Dale Hansen will be the emcee for this event. As an esteemed
figure in local television, Recovery Resource Council believes that his connection to this
subject matter would help us start a conversation that needs to be had.
More information about the 27th Annual Stars in Recovery Luncheon, featuring Marlee
Matlin, can be found by calling Dimanche Brewer at Recovery Resource Council at 817-332-
6329, or by visiting recoverycouncil.org/events.