The Team Opportunity Foundation held a fundraiser at Carson Place on Saturday, May 14. Hundreds of people attended to support this new endeavor and had a great time seeing old friends and dancing to the music supplied by well-known DJ, Dru Errico.
The drug epidemic has worsened and local resident Thomas McCarthy, was devastated by what he has witnessed. But this devastation turned into inspiration for McCarthy, inspiration to found the Team Opportunity pilot program, a one-to-two year plan in a very structured environment offering an intense, 12-step program. He hopes to open this house in June in Quincy. But he needs help.
“I’m trying to get people involved in the process,” McCarthy said. “I’m trying to get rid of the stigma attached to this issue so people won’t be hesitant to help out. It’s nothing to be ashamed about. It happens and we need to address the issue head on and help those in need.”
Dayna Ford and Tim “The Chief” Buckley helping out at the fundraiser. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
John Lavey (left) and Jamie Kelly selling tickets at the door of the Team Opportunity Foundation fundraiser. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Franny Moran (left) is pictured with Team Opportunity founder Thomas McCarthy. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Jim, Dru and Joe pictured at Carson Place. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Dave and Carol had a great time at the Team Opportunity Foundation fundraiser on May 14. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Ollie Long is pictured with an entourage of women. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Ollie Long is pictured with Paige McLaughlin. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Rich (left) is pictured with John and Joe at the Team Opportunity Foundation fundraiser. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Bobby (left) is pictured with Dru, Joe, and Johnny. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
Anne Allen Cunniff (far left) is pictured with her friends at the Team Opportunity Foundation fundraiser. (Photo by Kevin Devlin)
The Lavey brothers (from left) are Stephen, Pat, John and Dennis.
(Photo by Kevin Devlin)
