April 8, 2011

I started volunteering for The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston when I was in middle school, helping them prepare for their annual spring luncheon and speaker series. The Waggoners Foundation Speaker Series was created in memory of Jay Waggoner, who lost his life to alcoholism and addiction. Each year, the Council hosts a luncheon at which a well-known speaker discusses his or her experiences with alcoholism and addiction, whether first-hand or through their friends and family members. This year the Council hosted Jim Belushi and his son, Robert. Their story was amazing and I'm so glad they shared it with us. Seeing the positive influence the Council has had on the Houston community is incredible; being able to have lunch with the Belushis isn't bad, either!