Anonymity Letter to Media

TO:
Managing Editors; News Reporters and Photo Directors; Radio, Television and On-line Editors Producers and Talk Show Hosts 
FROM: Public Information Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous
SUBJECT: ANONYMITY OF A.A. MEMBERS

For many years, we in A.A. have appreciated the support we have received from our friends in the media. You have assisted in saving countless lives. We seek your continued cooperation in protecting the anonymity of our members at the public level. 

We ask, therefore, that in presenting A.A. members: 
you use first names only
you do not use pictures in which their faces may be recognized.

Anonymity lies at the heart of our Fellowship and assures our members that their recovery will be private. Often, the active alcoholic will avoid any source of help which might reveal his or her identity.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS® is a fellowship of men and women who share  their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve  their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.  The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.  There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are  self-supporting through our own contributions. 
A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization  or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither  endorses nor opposes any causes. 
Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to  achieve sobriety.