One Evening of Impact. A Future of Hope.
Join SCADD for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 60 years of hope, healing, and recovery in Southeastern Connecticut.
For six decades, SCADD has walked alongside individuals and families impacted by substance use, providing compassionate treatment, recovery support, housing, and connection when it is needed most. This milestone gala, Unmasking Recovery, will honor SCADD’s legacy while looking ahead to the future of recovery care in our community.
Guests will enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment, celebration, and meaningful connection as we recognize the people, partnerships, and stories that have shaped SCADD’s mission.
Funds raised through this event will directly support SCADD’s continuum of care, helping individuals access treatment, remove barriers to recovery, rebuild their lives, and move forward with dignity and hope.
Event Details
Friday, September 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Groton, Connecticut
Gold Sponsors
One Evening of Impact. A Future of Hope.
Join SCADD for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 60 years of hope, healing, and recovery in Southeastern Connecticut.
For six decades, SCADD has walked alongside individuals and families impacted by substance use, providing compassionate treatment, recovery support, housing, and connection when it is needed most. This milestone gala, Unmasking Recovery, will honor SCADD’s legacy while looking ahead to the future of recovery care in our community.
Guests will enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment, celebration, and meaningful connection as we recognize the people, partnerships, and stories that have shaped SCADD’s mission.
Funds raised through this event will directly support SCADD’s continuum of care, helping individuals access treatment, remove barriers to recovery, rebuild their lives, and move forward with dignity and hope.
Event Details
Friday, September 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Groton, Connecticut
Keynote Speaker:
CRIS CARTER
Cris Carter is a former NFL wide receiver who played 16 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. A Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, eight-time Pro Bowler, and former All-American at Ohio State, Cris is widely recognized as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Following his football career, he became a respected sports analyst for ESPN, HBO, and Fox Sports. Today, Cris is a sought-after speaker who shares powerful messages on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and overcoming adversity through his own personal journey.
Keynote Speaker:
CRIS CARTER
Cris Carter is a former NFL wide receiver who played 16 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. A Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, eight-time Pro Bowler, and former All-American at Ohio State, Cris is widely recognized as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Following his football career, he became a respected sports analyst for ESPN, HBO, and Fox Sports. Today, Cris is a sought-after speaker who shares powerful messages on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and overcoming adversity through his own personal journey.
Register Today!
Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026, for SCADD’s 60th Anniversary Gala: Unmasking Recovery as we celebrate 60 Years of New Beginnings.
Your participation helps provide more than treatment; it helps create new beginnings by supporting transportation, safe housing, basic needs, compassionate care, and recovery services for individuals and families throughout our community.
Hotel Accommodations
Make the most of your gala experience by staying at the event venue, the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa.
SCADD has secured a special room block for guests attending the 60th Anniversary Gala, Unmasking Recovery.
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 North Road
Groton, CT 06340
Special SCADD Gala Rate: $259.00 per night
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
What to Wear
Our 60th Anniversary Gala is a special evening of celebration,
and we invite our guests to dress for the occasion!
Evening attire is encouraged, including cocktail dresses,
elegant dresses, dressy separates, suits, sport coats, and other polished attire
appropriate for a gala. Tuxedos and black-tie attire are not required.
While our theme is Unmasking Recovery, masquerade masks are
completely optional. Dress your best, enjoy the occasion,
and join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate
60 Years of New Beginnings at SCADD.
Register Today!
Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026, for SCADD’s 60th Anniversary Gala: Unmasking Recovery as we celebrate 60 Years of New Beginnings.
Your participation helps provide more than treatment; it helps create new beginnings by supporting transportation, safe housing, basic needs, compassionate care, and recovery services for individuals and families throughout our community.
Hotel Accommodations
Make the most of your gala experience by staying at the event venue, the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa.
SCADD has secured a special room block for guests attending the 60th Anniversary Gala, Unmasking Recovery.
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 North Road
Groton, CT 06340
Special SCADD Gala Rate: $259.00 per night
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
What to Wear
Our 60th Anniversary Gala is a special evening of celebration, and we invite our guests to dress for the occasion!
Evening attire is encouraged, including cocktail dresses, elegant dresses, dressy separates, suits, sport coats, and other polished attire appropriate for a gala. Tuxedos and black-tie attire are not required.
While our theme is Unmasking Recovery, masquerade masks are completely optional. Dress your best, enjoy the occasion, and join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate 60 Years of New Beginnings at SCADD.
