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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!