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Founded in 1983, the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling has been instrumental in bringing the issue of problem gambling to the attention of the public and policymakers, offering resources to problem gamblers, their loved ones and concerned members of the community for 25 years.

 

Previously there were no funded problem gambling services available in Massachusetts. Today, due largely to the efforts of the Council, awareness of problem gambling has increased significantly, along with sources of help for those who need it. That is why the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a Breakfast Gala & Awards Celebration on Monday September 22, 2008 at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

 

Donald E. Rodman, President of Rodman Ford, Lincoln-Mercury was the Honorary Chair and David D’Alessandro, former Chairman and CEO of John Hancock Financial Services, was the keynote speaker. In addition, Susan Wornick, co-anchor of WCVB-TV’s Midday newscast, moderated the festivities, as well as presented the “25 Who Made a Difference for Problem Gamblers and Their Families” awards at the event.

 

Thank you! Support for the 25^th Anniversary Celebration has been generously provided by our sponsors:

Platinum
Mohegan Sun

Gold
The Office of Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill and the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

&

Foxwoods

 

 

Silver
Rodman Ford, Lincoln-Mercury

Bronze
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Supporting
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
&

Suffolk Downs

 

For more information about the success of the Gala, please contact Council Special Projects Director, Diane Crowley at diane@masscompulsivegambling.org / 617-426-4554.

Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston