The Rise Foundation
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I think it would be hard to find a family in Ireland which has not been touched by addiction. The effects and repercussions of both emotional and sometimes physical trauma experienced by those close to loved ones in addiction can be lifelong. RISE provides a refuge, a safe place to navigate past/present hurts through counselling by skilled professionals and 10 week family programmes to help empower those who are trapped in situations that they feel helpless to change. It struggles to survive and depends totally on fundraising initiatives to carry on providing this life-changing service. In early October I am undertaking a 6 day trek of the Camino, from Finisterre to Santiago de Compostela, with a group who are all walking in aid of the RISE Foundation. I am seeking as much sponsorship as I can get in order to ensure that they can continue to give such very necessary support to Irish families of loved ones in addiction. Please dig deep and donate whatever you can afford, it will be money well spent. You can donate to RISE through my charity page here: https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/mary-s-camino
Many thanks, in advance Mary Tracey
THE RISE FOUNDATION
The RISE Foundation is a registered charity founded in 2008 by the well-known Irish singer Frances Black, who was inspired to help families of addicts during her own recovery. The focus is on the families of those with addictive behaviour (alcohol, drugs, gambling and food etc.) and not the person in addiction themselves. Its mission is to support families impacted by a loved one’s addictive behaviour through awareness, education and therapy, and to combat the associated shame and stigma. At RISE (Recovery In a Safe Environment), we are dedicated to working towards helping families to free themselves from the heartache of a loved one in addiction, and to rediscover relationships in families lost to addiction. We help families understand the nature of addiction, and teach self-help mechanisms to those suffering the devastation and heartache of having a loved one in addiction.
THE RISE FOUNDATION
Educates families about addiction and addictive behaviour
Supports families in their own recovery
Breaks the cycle of addiction by helping the family members to care for themselves
Helps the family member to emerge from their powerlessness with strength and courage
Raise awareness about the impact of addiction on families
We help families understand the nature of addiction and teach self-help mechanisms to those who are impacted by a loved one's addictive behaviour.
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