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A Message from Twelve To Life: “Hello! Twelve To Life is a local non profit sober motorcycle club. Our mission is to help those in need of recovery, the sick and suffering addicts and alcoholics as well as help our community fight this battle of drug and alcohol addiction. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!! We support our community thru fundraisers to raise money for local outreaches, rehabs and recovery houses. If you are suffering from addiction, … Read More

Stephen lost his wife a little over a year ago. She was the Cofounder of This Is My Brave. Stephen continues to honor his wife by being a continued supporter to this amazing organization. For his birthday, Stephen has decided to create a fundraiser for Rising Above Addiction. Thank you Stephen for your kind words and your generosity on your Birthday. A good friend of mine, Tammy Lofink, lost her 18-year-old son Rob to a drug overdose just over 4 … Read More

Thank you Shear Designs, in Westminster, for providing complimentary services to Reclaiming My Life Sober House girls. It is amazing to see how our community goes above and beyond to help people. If anyone is looking for a great, friendly place to get hair or nail services done, check out Shear Designs. If you mention Rising Above Addiction, they will donate 20% back to our organization. Phone: (410) 848-0660

When Rob died, I was lost. I wasn’t sure how I would get through; however, I did know that I wanted to make something positive out of my tragedy. Early on I was introduced to a man named Tim Weber. I was told that he was in long term recovery, has turned his life into something meaningful and is now saving lives in the community. I also learned that he worked for the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office as their … Read More

Rising Above Addiction will be making special t-shirts for a group of runners in Johnn’s memory. From Lindsay Romeo: Friends and family ~ In lieu of birthday gifts this year, I’m hopeful that we can raise some money for a local organization, “Rising Above Addiction”, in memory of my brother Johnn Romeo. Rising Above Addiction is a local organization that provides awareness, support, and financial assistance to youth and young adults seeking drug rehabilitation. RAA also hosts an annual run, “Running for … Read More

Rising Above Addiction has joined Instagram! Follow us at @risingaboveaddiction  

Last night I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of students at The University of Maryland. These students are members of the Alternative Break Program, whose mission is ….. “to provide a safe and inviting campus center where all UMD students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members cultivate lifelong relationships founded on engagement, learning, multiculturalism, and citizenship.”   The students are preparing for their upcoming spring break mission trip. They will be traveling to Harlan, Kentucky, where they will … Read More

I cannot begin to articulate the emotions and gratitude that I feel in my heart right now. Rising Above Addiction and Reclaiming My Life have showed me that incredible good can come out of tragedy. Thank you Lazarus Lutheran Church for your trust and generosity. I am honored, humbled and overcome with love. Your donation to Rising Above Addiction will save so many people who are suffering from addiction. Together, we will continue to make a difference.  To my beautiful … Read More

Short background informational clip on Push HOPE Project & what our mission is. Stay tuned for updates, as well as launching of our new website!