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On January 23, 2002, the Alliance Fund honored California's First Lady, Sharon Davis, with its first Champion for Children Award. The Alliance Fund held the gala celebration at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, where more than 200 policymakers, business leaders, physicians, mental health advocates, youth, and community leaders joined together to raise greater awareness about mental health issues.

Iris Alliance Fund President Mary Chung, First Lady Sharon Davis, and event Emcee Pam Moore.

Iris Alliance Fund President Mary C. Hayashi, First Lady Sharon Davis, and event Emcee Pam Moore.
Toby Ewing, Dr. Stephen Mayberg and Dr. David Carlisle

Toby Ewing of the Little Hoover Commission, Dr. Stephen Mayberg of the California Department of Mental Health, and Dr. David Carlisle of the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
Pat Loomes and Roberta Achtenberg

Pat Loomes of Girls, Inc. and Roberta Achtenberg of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
John and Geri Handa, Dennis Hayashi, and Alleen Adams

John and Geri Handa from San Francisco Japanese American Citizens League, Dennis Hayashi of the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and Secretary Aileen Adams of the California State and Consumer Services Agency.
Kathy Perry and Deidre Lind

Kathy Perry and Deidre Lind of Kaiser Permanente.
Kathy Hamilton and Lorie Rice

Kathy Hamilton of the California Department of Consumer Affairs and Lorie Rice of the School of Pharmacy at the University of California at San Francisco.

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