Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse Presents Annual Helen Cordes Award Dinner

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Olympic Silver Medalist Dotsie Bausch will speak at Fort Bend Regional Council’s (FBRC) “Changing Lives and Giving Hope” Helen Cordes Award Dinner on Thursday, February 23rd at Sugar Creek Country Club.

An Olympian and silver medalist from the London 2012 Olympic Games, a seven-time U.S. National Champion, a former world record holder and a two-time Pan American gold medal winner, Bausch is in her 15th year of racing. She will speak on Mental Toughness and Courage in Life, Recovery and The Courage to Be Imperfect.

The Cordes Award Dinner is held in honor of individuals who have given time, experience and expertise to FBRC. The 2017 Honorees will be community advocates Ann and Jeff Council. Ann was one of the organization’s original board members, and the Councils have long been supporters of FBRC. Vincent and Regina Morales will serve as Honorary Chairs. For years, the Morales family has volunteered with FBRC’s Summer Leadership Camps for Lamar Consolidated high school students. Co-Chairing the dinner are Lisa Regan and Jonee Barnett.

“A few years ago, I would have thought that anyone with a substance abuse problem just needed to use a little willpower to overcome their addiction,” said local Miracle Method business owner Jonee Barnett. “That was before a loved one of mine was affected. My experience with the destructive nature of this disease and how it affects everyone involved fed my desire to help. I was invited to attend Fort Bend Regional Council’s Helen Cordes Award Dinner, where I was extremely moved by the success stories I heard and the mission of the organization. And I’m thrilled to co-chair the 2017 dinner with Lisa Regan.”

The Cordes Award Dinner honors Helen Cordes for her generous community spirit and many community achievements. Cordes served on FBRC’s Board of Directors from 1991 to 1997 and was president from 1992 to 1995. During that time and long afterward, she served FBRC with such a sincere passion for the mission that she has inspired all who have shared the privilege of working with her.

Proceeds from this fundraising event fund treatment and youth prevention programs to break the cycle of addiction in families. Sponsorships are available from $1,500 to $7,500. For more information, contact Debbie Ortiz at 281-207-2406 or dortiz@fortbendcouncil.org.