Join us for the 24th Annual
Bell of Hope Celebration
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
One Dock Street, Philadelphia
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Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) was founded, and continues to thrive, on the basic principle that people with mental health conditions can and do recover because they have the resilience to direct their own journeys in overcoming significant adversity. And while recovery—in all its different forms and paths—is possible for all, there’s a greater chance for recovery in the context of an informed, caring community with family, friends and peers involved.
Based on this belief in the power of Peer Support, we’ve spearheaded changes over seven decades that have helped transform mental health services locally, statewide, and across the country—all to be more responsive to the priorities set by those served. The Bell of Hope, hosted by Ali Gorman, will honor Chris Gethard (comedian, actor, author, and mental health advocate) for his mental health transparency and advocacy while raising funds to support the mission and work of MHP.
5:00p - 6:00p: VIP Hour
Sponsors are invited to meet the honoree and host at an intimate reception.
6:00p - 7:00p: Reception
Mingle with guests while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
7:00p - 8:00p: Award Ceremony
Desserts and coffee will be served during the 2023 Bell of Hope Award Presentation.
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Meet Our Honoree, Chris Gethard
Chris Gethard is a comedian, actor, and author. He’s the host of the Beautiful/Anonymous podcast, which was adapted into a four-part series streaming on Topic, the former host of The Chris Gethard Show, and wrote and starred in the HBO special Career Suicide. He also hosts the podcast New Jersey Is The World, a celebration of his home state.
In June 2021, Comedy Dynamics released Chris’ new comedy special, Chris Gethard: Half My Life, which is a hybrid tour documentary and stand-up special shot in a variety of DIY spaces and independent venues all over the country in 2019.
Chris has been seen on television shows such as Space Force, The Office, Broad City, Parks and Recreation, and Inside Amy Schumer. He’s also been seen in films such as The Other Guys, The Heat, Ghostbusters, Anchorman 2, and was one of the stars of Mike Birbiglia’s Don’t Think Twice. Chris can most recently be seen in the Comedy Central original feature Out Of Office and in the HBO Max documentary Class Action Park.
Chris is also the author of the books Weird NY, A Bad Idea I’m About to Do, and Lose Well, and recently, the audiobooks and ebooks released on the subscription service Scribd titled Dad On Pills: Fatherhood and Mental Illness and The Lonely Dad Conversations, where Chris processes the anxieties of being a new dad with a raw honesty and humor.
Meet Our Host, Ali Gorman
Ali Gorman has a diverse background as a registered nurse, health reporter, veteran, and entrepreneur. After graduating from Georgetown University, she served four years as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer and then made a career pivot. She went back to school to obtain her master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Ali then dove head-first into the world of TV-news reporting, and within four years landed her dream job at 6abc. She spent more than a decade covering the health and medical beat at the station. Some of her favorite reports include stories about how everyday people overcoming incredible physical and emotional obstacles. Ali has become a passionate advocate for reducing stigma and enhancing vital mental health services to give people the tools needed to lead their healthiest lives possible.
Embracing her entrepreneurial spirit, Ali recently launched an app called TruFaves which is designed to facilitate the sharing of helpful resources between friends.
Ali is most proud of her toughest role yet - being mom to an amazing little boy she was blessed to foster and then adopt.