Elizabeth Vargas Confirmed As Keynote Speaker At Alpha Home Luncheon
Award-winning ABC anchor and author to speak about alcoholism, anxiety and national epidemic
(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) – November 22, 2017 – Alpha Home – a local addiction treatment center – is excited to announce award-winning ABC News anchor, Elizabeth Vargas, will be the keynote speaker at its upcoming 12th Annual Doorways of Hope luncheon. The event is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade (9821 Colonnade Blvd.) at 11:30 a.m.
Vargas is currently the co-anchor of “20/20” with David Muir and is also the author of “Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction,” an award-winning New York Times bestseller.
She has traveled the world, covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations and conducting newsmaker interviews.
In 2017, Elizabeth anchored breaking news coverage of Hurricane Harvey and Irma, reported on the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations and spent three years documenting an inspirational family as they adjust to life with their son’s rare facial condition. In 2016, she anchored “20/20” reports on the passing of George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as well as the breaking news live network coverage of the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting, the ambush in Dallas where five police officers were killed, the death of pop star Prince and the passing boxing icon Muhammad Ali.
She has interviewed leaders from around the world, including President George W. Bush from the Oval Office in the White House. Her international coverage has sent her to Beslan, Russia, and the Middle East. In 2000, Vargas won an Emmy for Outstanding Instant Coverage of a News Story for anchoring live coverage of the Eilan Gonzalez case.
“We are thrilled to honor Elizabeth for her incredible strength. Her recovery story is honest and tells the story of many other mothers struggling with addiction,” said Angela White, Alpha Home CEO. “Her story will deliver a message of hope and understanding for our attendees and the San Antonio community.”
At our luncheon, Vargas will talk about her experience with alcoholism, anxiety and the national epidemic sweeping the nation.
“Addiction is a serious and deadly issue in our country,” Vargas said. “We must reduce the stigma around this disease by talking more about it. We can save lives together.”
Tickets and sponsorship for the upcoming event can be purchased at the following link: http://bit.ly/1Qzrvfj
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About Alpha Home:
Since its beginning in 1966, Alpha Home has served over 23,000 clients in San Antonio and the surrounding counties. The mission of Alpha Home is to offer a pathway of help, hope and healing through spiritually based drug and alcohol treatment and support.
