By Tim Saunders on October 31, 2008
A variety of rock stars will be at an open day at the Bianca Center for Substance Abuse in Los Angeles this weekend.
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis, Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, and Velvet Revolver’s Duff McKagen are all expected to attend the open day on Saturday at the new center, which promises to offer an alternative approach to rehab. Named after Bianca Halstead of the band Betty Blowtorch, the center will serve as a haven for those who want to face their addiction problems in a safe, sober environment.
Halstead – who was sober for 11 years – was killed by a drunk driver in 2001.
“I didn’t get sober until a few years after she died,” said Bianca Center Executive Director and Halstead’s nephew, Jaymee Carpenter. “What [still] blows my mind is how she made the sober lifestyle look so ridiculously cool and worth fighting for. She was an example to countless others by not only projecting that image, but by regularly offering help to those seriously seeking sobriety.”
The Bianca Center will open for business on November 10, and is located at 385 N Avenue 52, Los Angeles. More information can be found at their website.
about 1 year ago
I just want 2 say thank u for the incredible job u all r doing......Bianca was (and 2 me, still is) my sponsor for 3 years(at the time of her death,she was my sponsor. i lived with her on Marathon for quite some time before my mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer and i went back home 2 take care of her. That would never had been possible without the love and guidance of Bianca. U c B and i unfortunately had a common thread....being molested by our step-fathers. She was really helping me 2 work thru my "issues" and when she died a huge part of me went with her. i am interested in donating my time 2 the center. is this possible?! plz contact me or i will come by 2 c u!!!! thank you again!!!! What an honor 2 my sponsor and best friend forever!!! i love and miss u sooooooooooooo Bianca.
xoxoxo,
cyndi
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