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Lynda’s Links:
Founded in 1983, Father Martin’s Ashley treatment program combines 12-step spirituality with the science of addiction medicine and the art of therapy. A private, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accredited, 85-bed in-patient alcoholism and drug addiction treatment center is nestled on a picturesque, 147-acre campus on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay outside of Havre de Grace, Maryland. They offer special programs for Relapse, Women, Young Adults, Families, and Children living in alcoholic homes.
“I’ve always believed in giving back. There are so many organizations worthy of our support, and many of us have personal connections with the groups that win our charitable dollars. Close to my heart is Father Martin’s Ashley, the treatment center that saved my life. It is truly a place where miracles happen. When one of my best friends died of lung cancer, I learned about Protect Your Lungs. Did you know that every year 130,000 lung cancer deaths could be prevented if only we had a good early-detection test? And the Komen Foundation. I was a founding member of the National Race for the Cure in DC when no one even wanted to discuss ‘breasts.’ Whether it’s to these or some other organizations, offering volunteer hours or adding even the smallest donations can make a difference.”
Lynda Carter at the 25th Anniversary
Gala for Father Martin’s Ashley.
Lynda Carter at the Susan G. Komen Honoring the Promise
Gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Lynda Carter at Washington DC AIDS Walk 2010
in Washington, DC.
National Advisory Board
Lynda recently joined the National Advisory Board, which assists the Depression Center leadership in achieving and monitoring its mission and goals. The board consists of local, national, and internationally recognized leaders with demonstrated expertise in the areas of education, research, public policy, health care delivery, corporate partnering, and philanthropy.
Breathe Deep DC
Breathe Deep DC was conceived by Jerry Sorkin, a young Bethesda father of two, who as a non-smoker was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2007. Sorkin chaired the event with honorary chair, singer and actress Lynda Carter. LUNGevity is one of America’s fast-growing charities and it is dedicated to raising money for lung cancer research. Lung cancer affects 1 in 14 Americans and kills more than 160,000 people each year.
Lynda was the Grand Marshal for this year’s AIDS Walk Washington. “It’s a great honor to help support Whitman-Walker Clinic and the work they do for people living with HIV/AIDS,” said Ms Carter. “This city has been my home for many years and I have been very familiar with the work the Clinic does from free HIV testing to full health care services. I have some experience with playing a hero, but that’s nothing compared to the heroic work Whitman-Walker Clinic does every day. I appreciate everyone in DC who took part in this great event.”
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation
Lynda performed at Honoring the Promise the 30th anniversary of Nancy Brinker’s promise to her sister Susan Komen. Having donated nearly $1.5 billion since its inception in 1982, the Komen Foundation is the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to fighting breast cancer in the world. A grassroots network of survivors and activists work to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find cures.
Founded in 1983, Father Martin’s Ashley treatment program combines 12-step spirituality with the science of addiction medicine and the art of therapy. A private, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accredited, 85-bed in-patient alcoholism and drug addiction treatment center is nestled on a picturesque, 147-acre campus on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay outside of Havre de Grace, Maryland. They offer special programs for Relapse, Women, Young Adults, Families, and Children living in alcoholic homes.
Donate Now to Father Martin’s Ashley
The vision of Protect Your Lungs is to create an effective early detection strategy to find all lung cancers while they are still local and treatable to prevent lung cancer-related deaths. Their mission is to improve mortality rates of lung cancer patients through the development of early detection protocols for lung cancer.
Lynda with Dr. John Greden and Debbie
Dingell at a reception for the Depression
Center at University of Michigan.
Father Martin's Ashley
Women in Recovery Luncheon
May 18, 2011
The Honoree for 2011 is actress and singer, Lynda Carter. Lynda has been a great source of hope and inspiration for women in recovery. The keynote speaker was author and interventionist, Joani Gammill. Joani will sign copies of The Interventionist, her newly published book. A spectacular lunch was provided by Culinary Institute of America trained chef, Chef Mac. Proceeds from this luncheon benefited the Mae Abraham Legacy Fund, which supports Ashley's Women's Track.
Phoenix Pride
Lynda was the celebrity Grand Marshal for the 15th annual Phoenix Pride Parade. Phoenix Pride Community Foundation, established in 2008, is the charitable arm of Phoenix Pride with programs administered by Arizona Community Foundation. The foundation employs the funds generated by Phoenix Pride events and fundraisers to help contribute to the future prosperity of LGBT individuals and community based organizations. Through the following programs, Phoenix Pride Community Foundation has contributed over $100,000 since it's inception back into the metropolitan Phoenix LGBT community.
