NAMI Pennsylvania Hosts Third Annual Cherry Blossom Ball

Join us Friday, May 18 for a night to remember 

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHO:  The third annual 2012 Cherry Blossom Ball of The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Pennsylvania (NAMI PA).

The Ball is a culmination of efforts from leading Pennsylvania businesses, government officials, behavioral health executives and professionals, as well as outstanding private citizens. This year's Business Committee features inspiring business leaders from local and national organizations, including:

• Magellan Health Services – Represented by Sunil Sachdev M.D., Medical Director
• Independence Blue Cross – Represented by Dario La Rocca, Behavioral Health Medical Director
• The Bon-Ton Stores – Represented by Tim Grumbacher

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett joins Dr. Mia Marcovici, Norristown State Hospital Medical Director, as co-chairs of this year's Honorary Committee. Other committee members include Senators Pat Toomey and Robert P. Casey, Jr. These prominent Pennsylvania leaders have a history of supporting families and consumers who have mental illness.

WHAT:  The event, open to the public, will include a one-of-a-kind celebration with a Dinner Dance showcasing the award-winning Philadelphia band Big Ric Rising, as well as a premiere Silent Auction, featuring one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, jewelry, golf outings, exclusive vacation opportunities among other gifts.

WHEN:  Friday, May 18, 2012 @ 6pm

WHERE: Loews Hotel of Philadelphia

For additional information about the Ball, please contact us at (717) 238-1514.

SOURCE NAMI Pennsylvania