Vanderpump Rules' Lala Kent Pens Heartfelt Letter

Lala Kent is being celebrated for inspiring others with her sobriety journey.

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The star was honored as this year's Spirit of Sobriety Honoree at the Brent Shapiro Foundation.

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Lala stated that she was "honored and humbled" by the award in a heartfelt Instagram post.

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"This foundation does incredible work," she wrote on Sept. 12.

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"Taking pain and tragedy and turning it into purpose—giving kids the opportunity to a bright future."

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Lala also thanked "the people who have supported me in my sobriety journey, protecting me and believing in me."

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The star wrapped up her post with a message, saying, "Together, we will not only change lives, but save them, in honor of Brent."

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Supporting Lala at the event were her co-stars Katie Maloney, Stassi Schroeder and Lisa Vanderpump.

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The 32-year-old also walked the carpet with her adorable 1-year-old daughter Ocean Kent Emmett.

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