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Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Love honored as Recovery Resources

2018 Bronze Key Award Recipient
September 19, 2018 (Cleveland, OHIO) – Recovery Resources will recognize Cleveland Cavaliers
player Kevin Love for his willingness to publicly come forward about his battle with mental illness at
the November 3, 2018 Bronze Key Gala at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Bronze Key Award
acknowledges a person or an organization that champions support for those diagnosed with mental
illness and/or addiction through action.

“When a person of notoriety, such as Kevin Love, publicly addresses their personal journey of
mental illness and the associated stigma, it speaks volumes. The fact that Kevin is a beloved
member of our community and a respected athlete further contributes to spreading a message that
mental illness has no boundaries," said Recovery Resources President & CEO Pam Gill.

Love first spoke out about his mental illness in an article he wrote for The Players’ Tribune. After
suffering from a panic attack during a November game, he decided to seek help for his anxiety and
depression. Since the article was posted, Love has become extremely vocal about his mental illness
and is working hard to break the negative stigma that surrounds mental health.

"Mental illness is a disease and it’s imperative that we talk about the societal reluctance toward the
treatment of the illness. Kevin has helped to bring the conversation to the forefront. He has made it
possible for others to talk more openly about their illness and to seek treatment, and for that we are
so pleased to present him with this award,” said Gill.

Love will be recognized at the November 3rd Bronze Key Gala for bringing national attention to a
disease that affects 1 in 4 adults.

“Even though Kevin is unable to be with us on the evening of November 3rd due to the Cavaliers
game schedule, we look forward to recognizing him for his advocacy and for making a difference to
those who struggle silently," said Gill

Find out more information about the Rockin’ To Recovery Bronze Key Gala at recres.org/BronzeKey.

About Recovery Resources

Recovery Resources is a trusted partner in the community, providing outpatient and intensive outpatient
treatment; Housing; Employment; and Prevention Education services that help adults triumph over mental illness,
alcoholism, drug and other addictions. Recovery Resources was founded in 1955 and acquired by The MetroHealth
System in 2019. Recovery Resources is your Partner in Health, Partner in Hope. More information can be found
online at www.recres.org.