The 37th Annual Clifton Morris & Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars in Recovery Luncheon, hosted by Recovery Resource Council, was held on May 6, 2025, at River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth and welcomed more than 400 supporters to celebrate resilience and recovery. This year’s luncheon included former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter as the featured speaker, Jody Dean as the fireside chat moderator, and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as honorary chair. Both Carter and Mayor Parker have personal and deeply-rooted connections to the mission of Recovery Resource Council and the cause of substance use recovery.
For Quincy Carter, the journey to recovery has been a personal one. After experiencing early success in the NFL, including playing for the Dallas Cowboys, Carter’s career was interrupted by struggles with addiction. But his path to recovery has led him to a life of giving back to the community. Today, through his coaching business and the Quincy Carter Foundation, he mentors those facing addiction, offering hope and guidance to those in need. At the luncheon, Carter shared his powerful story, discussing how resilience and recovery transformed his life.
As honorary chair of the event, Mayor Mattie Parker’s connection to Recovery Resource Council is both personal and professional. Raised in a family where addiction was a significant challenge, Mayor Parker has always been an advocate for mental health and substance use recovery. Her deep commitment to the cause is reflected in her service on the Recovery Resource Council’s board for nearly a decade. At the luncheon, Mayor Parker spoke passionately about the impact Recovery Resource Council’s services have had in the community, reinforcing her long-standing dedication to mental health and recovery advocacy.
The event raised funds to support the Council’s comprehensive recovery programs, which provide life-changing services for those affected by alcohol, substance use, trauma, and mental health issues. The funds raised will directly support the Council’s programs and services that impact over 50,000 individuals and families across North Texas each year.
