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Oscar winner rivets Signature Luncheon audience with his story of living with bipolar disorder
What:Menninger Clinic Signature Luncheon.
Where: Westin Galleria Hotel.
The 411: Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss held the gathering of more than 700 in rapt attention as he shared his dramatic story of growing up and living with bipolar disorder, depression and addiction. His was an inspiring story for the audience there in support of mental health.
Chris Knapp, Letty Knapp and Vivie and Chris O'Sullivan chaired the event that raised more than $600,000 for patient care, research and education.
Prior to the luncheon, Dreyfuss and his wife, Stella, joined Menninger supporters at an underwriter evening at the St. Regis Hotel. Hosting that event were Barbara and Corby Robertson and Bess and Rob Wilson III.
Who: Menninger CEODr. C. Edward Coffey, Maureen Hackett, Regina Rogers, Liz McIngvale-Cegelski, Alice and Philip Burguières, Emily Crosswell, Ginger Blanton, Susan Baker, Elizabeth Winston Jones, Gary Petersen, Beth Robertson, Ann Trammell and Lynda Underwood.