23 Apr 2019

Winning Unsung Hero Award from Tuerk Conference

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Nominated by Maryland Addiction Recovery Center Thank you Zach and Sam, at Maryland Addiction Recovery Center for nominating me for this award. I have so much respect for both of you. Maryland Addiction Recovery Center is honest, ethical, and most importantly, a safe place for someone to go who is seeking treatment. MARC is always just a phone call away for help. I am honored to receive this award from such great people!
21 Apr 2019

Happy Easter with Tim at Kennedy Addiction Center

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Happy Easter Everyone… With the help of Kennedy Addiction Recovery Center making a connection With Ashley Addiction Treatment, Rising Above Addiction was able to help with funding, to get a young lady, who was using straight Fentanyl and Benzo’s, off of the streets and into treatment on Easter Sunday! Because of the generous support and donations from our community, Rising Above Addiction is able to help fund this girl and get her into treatment today. Thank you to everyone! Tim … Read More
17 Apr 2019

5th Annual Drug & Violence Expo featured in Carroll County Times

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“The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo returns Thursday for a fifth year at the Carroll County Agriculture Center’s Shipley Arena, and Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford will be a featured speaker. Sponsored and organized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, the free event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature speakers and demonstrations around the risks and dangers of drug use, violence and crime, as well as connecting people to resources to help if they are … Read More
9 Apr 2019

Everything for Kev Walk

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What a great day Sunday! Sarah …. You have turned your bother’s passing into something that is helping others. I feel so blessed that Rob brought you into my life. Together… we continue to heal and help others Love you ❤️
21 Feb 2019

Dear Rob, Happy Birthday.

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Dear Rob, Happy Birthday. This year you would have been 23 year’s old. It marks the 5th birthday that we celebrate without you. As I always say…. in some ways it gets harder with each passing year because it is that much longer since I have seen you. I think about your last day here; we spent the day together at Leah’s cross country meet. You promised to buy your sister her favorite Michael Kor’s watch if she won for … Read More
19 Feb 2019

The Opioid Crisis : A Mother’s Loss – Documentary Film

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When the opioid epidemic tragically befalls a suburban mother, she uses her grief to help others. “For You, Because of You, and In Memory of You” is a short documentary about Tammy Lofink, a wife and mother of two, who lost her son to a heroin overdose when he was 18 year’s old. Directed and produced by Richard Yeagley, this documentary recaps Tammy’s journey through her son’s death, the reclaiming of her life, and the birth of Rising Above Addiction, … Read More
1 Feb 2019

Pennsylvania Premier of Heroin Still Kills

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Pennsylvania Premier of “Heroin Still Kills” February 7, 2019 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Allenberry Play House | 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA If you are planning on attending PLEASE- RSVP to [email protected]. Seats are limited. We are also premiering Tammy Lofink ‘s documentary “For You, Because of You and in memory of You” Heroin Kills was first released in 1998 and was used for education purposes in 48 States and 11 Countries over the course of 20 … Read More
1 Feb 2019

My Story: Losing Rob & Starting Rising Above Addiction

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In April 2018, I was approached by Richard Yeagley, a documentary film maker, to create a documentary on my story of losing Rob and starting Rising Above Addiction. I was hesitant at first; however, after meeting with Richard, I knew this was something that I needed to do. I have spent the last nine months with Richard, creating something that I hope will raise awareness and help more people get needed treatment. Thank you Richard for believing in me and … Read More

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