Each year, the Haymarket Center Gala highlights the organization’s mission and the transformative care it has provided since its founding by Monsignor Ignatius McDermott— “Father Mac”— in 1975. At the heart of the Gala are the patients, whose stories of resilience and recovery take center stage through personal narratives and artwork that demonstrate the profound impact of Haymarket’s services.
For this year’s event, 68 patients created pieces of artwork that will serve as centerpieces at this year’s Gala on April 25. Each piece reflects their struggles, triumphs, and hopes for the future. In March, Haymarket hosted the annual Client Art Project, an evening dedicated to reflection, creativity, and renewed commitment to recovery. Patients in various stages of their recovery gathered to share a meal, express their experiences through art, and paint masks that symbolize their individual journeys.
Following the completion of their artwork, participants shared their stories and selected affirmations to carry forward, with one message resonating throughout: the transformation that recovery can bring.
As a leader in substance use disorder treatment, Haymarket remains dedicated to providing patient-centered care to help individuals rebuild their lives. The Gala will showcase the strength of those in recovery, with the patient-created masks symbolizing resilience and transformation. More than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity to support lifesaving treatment and ensure that those seeking recovery have the resources to succeed.
Registration is still open for anyone who would like to be part of this meaningful event and help change lives.