2025 Bobby Bowl

Saturday, November 22nd, 11am, Fort Hunt Park

Sponsorship Opportunities still available 👇

Email bobbymerritt1027@gmail.com or call 571-473-7118

BMF MISSION

The Bobby Merritt Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to raising awareness of and to help people struggling with addiction. Through cultivating community and honoring the memory of Bobby, our organization serves to not only bring friends and family together, but to provide financial assistance to organizations that support youth athletics, overall education, substance abuse rehabilitation and/or housing, or individuals in our community in need. Each fall, we host a gathering that includes a touch football game in honor of Bobby’s memory and favorite sport.

**Bobby Merritt High School Graduation**

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Bobby Merritt was just 20 years old when he passed away in November 2014 from a drug overdose. He was a popular and spirited young man with a passion for football, lacrosse and wrestling growing up in the suburbs of Alexandria, Virginia. Despite his fierce competitive nature on the playing field, Bobby had the unique ability to make an unforgettable positive impact on and off the field with everyone he met. His remarkable influence and personality are the driving factors for his family and friends to keep his memory alive. After several annual events in Bobby’s memory were held after his passing, the Foundation was officially formed in 2018 and is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to raise awareness of drug addiction and to provide financial assistance to youth athletic and general education programs and organizations the support substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation.

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TALK IT OUT

For help coping with stress, anxiety, or depression after a disaster, contact the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.

SOLUTIONS

To get a referral for mental health or substance abuse treatment, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

ASK FOR HELP

If you are having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

Ongoing Partnership with West Potomac High School Athletic Boosters

We are proud to continue our partnership with the West Potomac High School Booster Club! Bobby played several sports at West Potomac and we believe that providing support to student athletes and helping to maintain athletic facilities is just another way to keep Bobby's memory alive.

Check out supportwestpotomac.com to see the good work that they do for the West Potomac community.