Our Mission
MIGHTYDRUM, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Corporation that provides a bridge to those in need of recovery with the goals of:
Providing transportation for medical treatment, detox rehabilitation and services.
Fundraising through live performances and events, social media, audio and video recordings by bringing together a diverse collection of talented musicians and artists.
To raise awareness of, and funding for, those individuals and families who have been ensnared in the opioid epidemic that is sweeping across our nation.
So that those struggling in recovery may begin to reclaim their lives.
Our Goal
To help provide to those who seek, the opportunity to successfully live a life of recovery and hope. To inspire, unite and grow THE TRIBE through music and art along with the spirit and heart of the many who stand passionately to become ONE MIGHTY DRUM beating to end the stigma of addiction.
The strength and courage of many to lift those in need so they never feel alone in their fight for life.
$40
How much does a ride cost?
MightyDrum’s Rides to Recovery will transport clients anywhere in Massachusetts for treatment. The further the ride, the higher the cost, currently the program’s average cost is $40
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rUn by two passionate people
Joe and Joni created MightyDrum, Inc after the loss of their son Diddy. Because of this, they have been able to help hundreds of those struggling with addiction and have arranged events to raise awareness and fund their Rides to Recovery program.
200+
SUCCESSFUL RIDES TO TREATMENT
Since 2018, MightyDrum’s Rides to Recovery program has sent over 300+ to treatment and plan to surpass this number each year. Your donation is another step closer to getting them there.
“MightyDrum is about hope, inspiring others, laughter and excitement. Catch the Vibe, Join the Tribe! This is a revival and I'm recruiting!”
Our Story
Just as no one should have to sit by helplessly and watch their loved one slowly die, no one suffering from addiction should feel helpless in their fight to live.
Joe and Joni lost their son, Brian AKA “Diddy”, in 2015 to a drug overdose (Fentanyl) in October of 2015. Feeling the need to get involved with the opioid crisis that has strangled communities with such a severe and devastating rate, and after investigating the community’s needs, they found that although there were many facilities to help with recovery, there was no way to get them there. Joe, with a vision disability, unable to drive all his life, identified with the struggle to get transportation.
Joe and Joni then founded the non-profit 501C3 organization, MightyDrum, Inc. Joe’s past as a professional drummer, along with his many contacts in the music world today, provides the “stage” for holding various concert events with headlining talent in order to raise funding for their Rides to Recovery program. Their RIDES TO RECOVERY program provides transportation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, sober homes, shelters, job interviews and legal hearings so that those struggling in recovery may begin to reclaim their lives.
“The more we do and the more excitement we get for people to help—that’s what helps us heal. It’s what gets us past the sadness because we see the joy in their eyes. That re-energizes us and that’s why Brian’s death won’t be in vain. We’re doing something positive with it. Instead of focusing on all the people we’ve lost, we focus on those in recovery and we help create success stories.”
“MightyDrum is about highlighting the positive through inspiration by utilizing the pain that brought us here.”
“Deconstructing Stigma”
Read Joe’s story on McLean Hospital’s latest campaign