Rock for Recovery aims to shine light on darkness of addiction

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

A Mon Valley couple is working with Belle Vernon borough to bring light on a dark subject through music.

Jaycee Curtis of Belle Vernon lost her younger brother Jeffrey to a heroin overdose in May 2017. His tragic death began her fight against addiction and is the inspiration for Rock for Recovery.

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