About Me:

My name is Melinda Thomas, I am a 28 year old firecracker. I married the woman of my dreams this past October 2017. I am a sister of 3 other siblings. I grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with my mother and 2 older sisters. Growing up in a single mother house hold made my childhood very interesting. A little over 2 years ago I left Florida to come to Atlanta for a fresh new start. When I left Florida my life was upside down. Within the past two years I have found my best friend and wife, stayed clean, and became a manager at a childcare facility here in Atlanta called SoulShine. My move to Atlanta wasn't an ordinary move; it was the move that changed my life. I have found my purpose and I hope to impact every child that crosses my path.

Cause:
41,340....114. These are numbers that are constantly sticking in my head. 41,340 number of deaths in one year; 114 death in just one day. These are the lives lost from the battle of addiction. My heart breaks knowing that these numbers are rising at a rapid pace. I am a recovering addict. I had a 7 year run with this disease. Now that I am 28 years old and a little over 2 years clean, I am ready to speak up. This disease affects family members and friends DAILY. I can not longer be silent. I want to fight for all of those suffering.

What is MARR?:

MARR is a nonprofit that provides a longterm residental addiction treatment to men and women that can include financial assistance. They have been helping people all over the Atlanta Metro area receive high quality, cost affective addiction treatment since 1975. MARR has a family recovery center which works with parents, spouses, significant others, siblings, and children who are affected by a loved ones addiction. They help families embrace their own recovery.

MARR is an organization that I am passionate about. Not only am I a recovering addict, but I have seen what addiction can do to a family first hand as well.

Let's raise some money so we can bring awareness!

MARR Addiction Treatment Center

By Melinda Thomas

MARR Addiction Treatment Center