From left: Susannah Rice-Kamanu, Assessment Counselor for BISAC, and Margaret Masunaga; back: Dr. Zuniga, Judge Ibarra, Dana Williams, West Hawaii BISAC Director, Chris Beiter, Substance Abuse Counselor for BISAC, and Sunday Platt, BISAC Office Manager. (Photo special to Hawaii247)

Big Island Substance Abuse Council recently hosted its 5th Annual Recovery Day at Konawaena Elementary School –  “Aha O Na Ohana,” or “Gathering of Families.”

The celebration of families in recovery included: pule by Brian Grace; welcome by Dr. Stephen Zuniga, CEO of BISAC; Proclamation from Mayor Billy Kenoi presented by Margaret Masunaga, county Deputy Planning Director; speech from Judge Ronald Ibarra; and music by Likeke Tranio Jr. and Bolo.