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Kathy Koenigsdorf

L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth 2015 Honoree

In 2013, Kathy Koenigsdorf learned firsthand about the devastating effects of drug addition, when her 21-year-old son, Jake, passed away from a heroin overdose. Today, Kathy works tirelessly to raise money for people suffering from addiction who want help but can’t afford treatment centers. Not only has the foundation provided treatment resources, it has also formed a support network for mothers (and others) trying to find strength, health, and balance when a loved one has an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Kathy H Koenigsdorf was recognized as a L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth in 2015 for making an extraordinary difference in her community.

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