Not too big a surprise there. He was to have appeared at a Turtle Creek Manor luncheon Friday and talk about, em, that's where things could have become interesting. His book? Its lies? Oprah? Hence, the cancellation.
In his stead will be Drew Pinsky, otherwise known to the MTV generation as Dr. Drew.
Full release after the jump.
(January 30, 2006 – Dallas ) Turtle Creek Manor, a local non-profit agency, announced today that beleaguered author James Frey, A Million Little Pieces, has cancelled his scheduled appearance in Dallas on Friday. Mr. Frey had been scheduled to speak at the agency’s Vision of Hope awards luncheon on Friday, February 3.
However, in the wake of Mr. Frey’s much-publicized appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show last week, his representatives contacted Turtle Creek Manor to say that Mr. Frey would not appear in Dallas as scheduled.
John E. Castañeda, Executive Director, Turtle Creek Manor, said “We’re very disappointed that Mr. Frey was unable to keep his commitment to appear at Vision of Hope as scheduled. But we still are looking forward to the luncheon, which will honor Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Jan Mitura, and the late Edward K. Mims, three people who have made outstanding contributions to the Dallas community. Mr. Frey’s sad saga in no way diminishes the important work that we do with adults that have mental illness and chemical addiction disorders. Many of our clients are indigent, homeless, unemployed, and nearly 20 percent are HIV positive. We need the people of Dallas to come out and support our event so that we can continue to provide our clients with the critical treatment that they desperately need.”
In place of Mr. Frey, Drew Pinsky, M.D., board certified addictionologist, host of a nationally syndicated radio program and television personality, now is scheduled to appear and speak.
Tickets to the luncheon are $125.00 and can be purchased online at www.tcmanor.org or by calling 214.552.8256. Proceeds benefit Turtle Creek Manor a 501(c)(3), non-profit agency that has operated in Dallas since 1968.
Date: Friday, Feb. 3, 2006; 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Chairs: Angela Nash and Elizabeth Gambrell
Where: Hyatt Regency Dallas hotel, downtown Dallas
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Drew Pinsky, Addictionologist, Radio Host and TV Personality
Known to millions as a radio host, TV personality and author,and a frequent guest on the Today Show, Dr. Drew Pinsky is a respected medical doctor, board-certified addictionologist and relationship expert whose experience with addicts and teens spans over 20 years.
Bio attached. http://www.drdrew.com
Vision of Hope
Award Recipients: Jan Mitura, Family Gateway, Mary Bloom Lifetime Achievement Award;
Dr. Bryon Adinoff, UT Southwestern, Dr. Kenneth Altshuler Medical Leadership Award;
Edward K. Mims Outstanding Service Award; posthumously to Edward K. Mims
The Vision of Hope Awards honor individuals who have made a significant difference in the lives of others affected by mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness. Whether by service to others or by advancing our collective understanding of theissues, these individuals have made an important difference.
Emcee:
Heather Hays, FOX 4 News, Master of Ceremonies
Underwriters:
$8,000: American Airlines
$5,000: Comerica Bank; Katherine Perot
$2,500: Ken & Jill Tananbaum, Peter & Lael Brodksy; Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Z. Altshuler;
$1,250.00: Naomi Aberly & Larry Lebowitz; Carol Vincent & Kay Lynn Brumbaugh; Chrysta Castaneda; George Ellis; Melissa McCleskey & Mark Fuqua; Jay & Whitney Grogan; Owen & Alison Hannay;Wendy Krispin;Ms. Peggy A. Marshall-Mims; Eric & Elizabeth Gambrell/Doug & Angela Nash; Susie & Mike Powell; Ellen Terry; Nancy S.Voith-Stark; The Hoglund Foundation; Herbert Goldberg Wholesale Jewelers;Margaret Gill Clements Napier Foundation; Susan Garcia; Jane Stancliffe;
$1,000: Mr. & Mrs. Pierce, Allman; Dr. and Mrs. Craig Callewart;
Turtle Creek Manor Vision Statement:
Turtle Creek Manor restores hope and opportunity to persons with co-occurring mental illness and alcohol or drug dependency, providing services that enable them to return to the mainstream of life with enhanced vocational, social, and problem solving skills and with the greatest possible degree of self-sufficiency.
Turtle Creek Manor is committed to fulfilling its mission by understanding our clients’ needs and by seeking to improve the relevance and effectiveness of our programs.
Tickets: Open to the public. Reservations are required.
Patron ticket- $300 (reservation for 1) · Program recognition
Donor ticket - $125 (reservation for 1)
· January 30, 2006 03:35 PM
