Why I am Walking?
We are walking to raise awareness for those struggling with the disease of addiction. To help them find treatment and have the resources they need in order to get help. We will walk on August 3, 2019 in Franklin, NJ for our dear friend Ryan DeVito, in collaboration with Garden State Treatment Center. One hundred percent of your donation will go directly to The Center of Prevention Counseling (a non profit organization) to help those in need of services to aid them in their struggle with addiction.
A little bit about Ryan…
Ryan DeVito was raised in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. He was an amazing son to Ellen Geers and Scott DeVito. A 2009 graduate of Jefferson High School, where he excelled on the football field. He was an electrician and a past member of IBEW Local #102. Ryan also worked with his father at DeVito Roofing for several years. He resided in Landing and Lake Hopatcong, NJ before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. two years ago. Ryan enjoyed surfing, weightlifting, snowboarding and boating on Lake Hopatcong but most importantly, Ryan loved spending time with his friends and family.
Ryan was one of the most naturally athletic people you will ever come across. Anything that involved a board came so naturally to him. His Sundays most of the time were spent on the beach of Fort Lauderdale with his raft. He was a unique character and his smile was one of a kind. He was an amazing friend and continuously showed up for the people in his life. He was so loved by everyone.
Ryan passed away on June 2, 2018 at the age of 27 at his apartment in Fort Lauderdale. It was unexpected to many and devastating due to the fact that Ryan had been doing fantastic for years prior to this.
We will continue to hold the memory and love we have for Ryan in our hearts.
DEVITO WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!