CHUCK LORRE, ALLISON JANNEY AND EMILY OSMENT TO REPRESENT HIT COMEDY "MOM" AT THE WHITE HOUSE'S "CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE" EVENT ON APRIL 29 IN WASHINGTON, DC

Prestigious Event Recognizes Individuals From Across the Country as "White House Champions of Change for Advancing Prevention, Treatment and Recovery"

BURBANK, Calif. (April 25, 2016) - "Mom" co-creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre, series star Allison Janney and recurring guest star Emily Osment will join governmental leaders at the White House Champions of Change event on April 29 to honor 10 individuals from across the country who are being recognized as "White House Champions of Change for Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery."

During the event, the "Mom" team will participate in a panel discussion with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the portrayal of addiction and recovery in the media, including on the critically acclaimed CBS/Warner Bros. Television comedy (Thursdays 9/8c). Additionally, the event will feature remarks by White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli.

Since its debut in 2013, "Mom" has tackled subject matter rare for a broadcast series, including addiction, recovery, sobriety and, most recently, the overdose and death of Osment's character.

The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. The event will be open press and streamed live on www.whitehouse.gov/live. To learn more about the White House Champions of Change program, visit www.whitehouse.gov/champions. Follow the conversation at #WHchamps.