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Brothers Celebrate Sobriety, Mentor Others After Recovery

3/21/2026

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Dave Crawley, 62, reflects on recovery from severe liver damage caused by alcoholism after a near-death hospital experience.
He credits Catholic faith and support from his brother Stephen for his turnaround.
The brothers celebrate Dave's sobriety annually at the Cheltenham Festival, choosing festivities without drinking.
They vowed never to drink again after a Christmas party in 2006.
They now run consultancy businesses and mentor others facing similar struggles.

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Story summary

Dave Crawley, 62, reflects on recovery from severe liver damage caused by alcoholism after a near-death hospital experience.
He credits Catholic faith and support from his brother Stephen for his turnaround.
The brothers celebrate Dave's sobriety annually at the Cheltenham Festival, choosing festivities without drinking.
They vowed never to drink again after a Christmas party in 2006.
They now run consultancy businesses and mentor others facing similar struggles.