Adam's gift began with donations made in memory of Adam Bookman and were used to buy undergarments or personal items that some coming into rehab simply didn't have or couldn't get. This year’s Christmas gift for my son Adam was very different from any of the 33 Christmases that came before. Unfortunately, Adam struggled with substance addiction like many others in our communities and died from a f
entanyl overdose on February 4, 2021. Adam spent Christmas 2020 at Perry Behavioral Health Choices (PBHC), determined this time to find sobriety and purpose that I had not seen in some time. Even though he was not with us, we delivered his gifts to the center and gathered to spend brief moments with him on video calls. During one conversation, Adam told us how blessed he was to have a family that gladly provided both emotional support and clothing/grooming items he needed. He felt sad that some at PBHC had none of these things and the PBHC staff took them to the local Goodwill to obtain needed garments while he had more than he needed. My son was an intelligent, thoughtful, and caring young man that I loved with all my heart. He had people in his life that would do anything to help him on his road to recovery. But some people fight this battle alone and lack the basic necessities to maintain dignity through this difficult process. In lieu of funeral flowers, I requested that donations be sent to Perry Behavioral Health Choices in Adam’s name. The funds (Adam’s Gift) have been used to provide undergarments and socks to those who need them participating in this valuable recovery program. Some were hesitant to even accept them, but the gift was made more comfortable for them by the staff by telling them "It's ok, it's a gift from Adam." As funds are now running low, his family and I are asking that you donate to keep Adam’s Gift going. The link provided below will take you directly to the PBHC portal to donate. All donations go directly to those in need and is tax deductible. Please donate to Adam’s Gift. It’s a small thing but means so much! Thank you!
~Adam’s Mom
