“Being gay and an addict felt like a double-edged sword to me. After experiencing multiple relapses and attending different treatment centres, Tony “surrendered” to AA after having almost lost his life to addiction. Sober from drugs and alcohol for almost 24 years, Tony’s path to sobriety was challenging. It’s a trip that Tony is looking forward to taking again and encourages others to do the same once it is safe to do so. Typically on Founders’ Day, Akron, Ohio is buzzing with activity as members of the recovery community descend upon the town to participate in fellowship and to show gratitude for their sobriety. “Founders’ Day is about honouring the incredible work done by our fore-founders to give us freedom from the bondage of addiction,” says Tony, who has made the trip on multiple occasions Robert Smith and Bill Wilson began what we know today as Alcoholics Anonymous with Founders’ Day – J– being the day that started it all.
Just about six hours drive from Toronto is Akron, where Dr. When you think of all that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has done for us, it all started with two men who brought this powerful solution to the world,” says Tony, Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Renascent. “For me, Akron is the spiritual centre of a miracle. When Tony Angelini speaks of visiting Akron, Ohio for Founders’ Day it sounds very much like he is talking about a pilgrimage.
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