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Malden Overcoming Addiction’s annual “Rock Addiction” benefit event a big success

A packed house at the Malden Moose
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 Malden Overcoming Addiction’s annual “Rock Addiction” benefit event was a big success with Malden musician Rob Smith and his band Nothin’ But A Goodtime – A Tribute to Poison. It was a fun night of headbanging 80s and 90s favorites.

  Mayor Gary Christiansen and MOA President Paul Hammersley highlighted the work of MOA during their opening remarks and MOA Board Member Linda Cochran was presented with the inaugural Volunteer Gratitude Appreciation award.

  Preceding the music, we heard from three young people who spoke about their experiences in recovery; their individual success ranging from five months of sobriety to a year, with each highlighting the work of our MOA team in supporting their journey. Their remarks were inspirational and hopeful. Each emphasized the importance of the connections they made within the recovery community and their gratitude for the support.

  The audience filled the hall at the Malden Moose and included many in the recovery community. They included our friends from Club 24, Steps to Recovery, New Day Recovery, White Mountain Recovery, Fox Run Sober Living, and Rise Above. The Gavin Foundation was also one of the event’s sponsors.

  Started in 2013 by a group of community members committed to increasing awareness of the growing opioid crisis, Malden Overcoming Addiction provides a variety of support and recovery services.

  For more information contact MOA President Paul Hammersley at 781-838-2203 or visit our website at www.maldenovercomingaddiction.com

Dana Brown with Paul Hammersley.
Dana Brown with Paul Hammersley.
The crowd listens to some recovery stories.
The crowd listens to some recovery stories.
Rise Above Sober Living in the house.
Rise Above Sober Living in the house.
MOA Vice President Dana Brown speaks to the crowd.
MOA Vice President Dana Brown speaks to the crowd.
MOA President Paul Hammersley presents Linda Cochran with the MOA gratitude of the year
MOA President Paul Hammersley presents Linda Cochran with the MOA gratitude of the year
MOA President Paul Hammersley joined the band for the closing song Nothin’ But A Good Time!
MOA President Paul Hammersley joined the band for the closing song Nothin’ But A Good Time!
MOA President Paul Hammersley along with his wife, Lisa, daughter, Bella and Mayor Christenson.
MOA President Paul Hammersley along with his wife, Lisa, daughter, Bella and Mayor Christenson.
Mindy Tam with Casey Doogs.
Mindy Tam with Casey Doogs.
Mayor Gary Christenson joins the band!
Mayor Gary Christenson joins the band!
Mayor Gary Christenson brings greetings from the City.
Mayor Gary Christenson brings greetings from the City.
Malden's own Rob Smith of Nothin’ But A Good Time making some noise!
Malden’s own Rob Smith of Nothin’ But A Good Time making some noise!
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The Food Line at MOA’s benefit event.

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