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Why I give and why it matters - archive
A grateful mother - November 2011
I came into the program anxious, exhausted, angry and overwhelmed, and I left feeling free and reborn.
Mike - September 2011
I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with the world's best addiction counselors. I thought I was going to die in the clutches of my addiction.
Jim H. - July 2011
It was brought to light that I have had depression for probably 40+ years and I found relief in drinking. This was the first time anyone had addressed this as a possible reason for relapse over the years.
Carlin S. - November 2010
The day before I left treatment, I sat on the little terrace outside my room. I looked out at the beautiful scene — the trees, the lake, the black-eyed Susans. I began to sob, overwhelmed with an incredible feeling of gratitude.
A grateful mother - July 2010
I knew my son drank too much. I worried about it constantly. I knew the drinking was serious and was a dangerous combination with his diabetes.
Sarah W - May 2010
I have seen women leave treatment because they can't afford to stay. In some of these
cases, patient aid has been a lifesaver and has allowed them to stay and focus on the seriousness of addiction and the importance of recovery.
Bill M. - April 2010
I know that my monthly contribution to the Hazelden Foundation helps to support the most comprehensive resource for recovery in the world.
Tony D. - March 2010
Treatment at Hazelden saved my life. Without recovery, I would have nothing.
Donald M. - February 2010
Donald MacMillan recently made a significant contribution to the patient entrance and medical unit expansion and renovation project. We asked him briefly to share why he gave this gift and why he’s involved.
