by your side on the path to recovery
The Raymond Rountree Jr. Foundation is committed to assisting those in addiction recovery transition. We strive to empower people with the necessary resources to sustain their conversion and help focus their commitment to living a healthy and purposeful life.
Thank you for joining us for Spike on Sobriety| August 15, 2026
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
To every donor, sponsor, volunteer, attendee, and supporter who has walked alongside us — your generosity and commitment to this mission means more than words can express. Because of you, individuals and families affected by substance use disorder have access to the resources, support, and hope they need to heal and recover.
Thank you for joining us for our Fear Not Annual Update Luncheon | May 2, 2026
The Fear Not, Stronger Together Annual Update Luncheon was everything we prayed it would be and more. The room was filled with faith, testimony, compassion, and an undeniable sense of community — and that was because of YOU.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for being present. Thank you for opening your hearts to the stories shared and the mission we carry together. Every conversation, every hug, every moment of connection in that room reminded us of exactly why this work matters.
We are deeply grateful for your generosity. To everyone who made a donation on Saturday — thank you. Your giving is not just a financial contribution, it is a lifeline for individuals and families who are fighting every single day to break free from substance use disorder. You are making real, tangible change possible.
Tribute to the life and memories of Raymond Rountree Jr.
The opioid crisis has inflicted a destructive path of immeasurable pain and distress across many families and communities in our society. More specifically, the United States accounts for approximately 25% of estimated drug-related deaths worldwide, including overdose deaths, which continue to rise. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 10.3 million people misused prescription opioids in 2018, and 2 million of those misused for the first time. This type of abuse contributed to 47,600 deaths in that same year from opioid-related drug overdoses.
My eyes were originally opened to this problem as my family suffered from the tragic loss of my brother, Raymond Rountree Jr., who passed in 2017 from an opioid overdose. Thankfully, the void of his death has gradually subsided, in part, due to the knowledge I've gained on the factors of addiction across opioids, drugs, and alcohol. My research and increased knowledge on this issue has not only eased my suffering, but more importantly, ignited my commitment to embolden a movement of continual awareness.
As eyes are opened, so does the ability to impart change, hence the birth of The Raymond Rountree Jr. Foundation, Inc., a platform dedicated to education, prevention, and recovery within all forms of substance abuse. From the turmoil of users themselves to the helplessness and grief of their loved ones, our aim is to eradicate the firestorm of tragedy and loss caused by this epidemic. We extend an open invitation to join us in our quest to help those in recovery sustain their conversion and support their ongoing commitment to living a healthy and purposeful life.
Support our mission
One of the primary objectives of our foundation's commitment to helping people overcome the dangers of addiction is alleviating the significant treatment costs involved. The vast majority of people suffering from addiction lack the financial means to access the necessary treatment programs. The success of our past and future beneficiaries is a direct result of the incredible generosity of our donors, so we thank you in advance for considering a one-time or recurring contribution to support those on the path to recovery!
