Rufus Wainwright will behave on Botemission nowInitial collection gala in Los Angeles.
Can was founded by Nancy Davis And her late son Jason Davis to support innovative treatment for abuse and also efforts to eliminate stigma and shame that are often experienced by people living with addiction.
“Our first event ever is dedicated to in lovent memory to my son Jason Davis on the fifth anniversary of his passing away, February 2020. He is Mastermind and co -founder of Cure Addiction now, and it is my great honor to celebrate his legacy to inspire the creation of new Therapies to treat and ultimately save lives, ”Nancy said in a statement. “Those who fight with drug use disorder deserve our help in fighting this disease, both physically and mentally.”
The evening takes place on February 24 at Beverly Hills Hotel.
So far, the organization has funded over 19 groundbreaking studies, focusing on goals such as developing therapies to stop the mechanism of desire in the brain, which makes Detox easier and affordable for everyone to achieve sobriety and financing of vaccine research.
Can work with doctors from Mount Sinai, Harvard, Yale, UCLA, Scripps, University of Washington, UC Davis, Columbia, University of Kentucky and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
In addition to financing scientific research, a donation will be made from the event to a local center that supports patients suffering from drug use disorder that have been affected by the fires in Los Angeles. “People who struggle with this disease need support now more than ever during crisis times. I am heartbroken at the huge loss that our society has endured because of the devastating fire fires, ”Nancy said. “No words can describe or properly convey the life -changing impact it has done on family and friends. My deepest sympathies go out to everyone who has been affected by this incredible destruction power. “
Further entertainment will be announced in the coming weeks.
