Via Baltimoresun.com: Singer Mario knows from first-hand experience how it is to grow up with a parent with substance abuse problems and now he wants to use what he knows to help other kids.

The Baltimore native, whose mother has suffered from drug abuse for years, is using his non-profit to help prevent substance abuse in middle and high school students in the Baltimore area.

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Roca’s 4th Annual Benefit Concert

Thursday, December 8th, 2011
101 Park Street Chelsea, MA
General Admission Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at door
Doors open at 6:30pm

Roca’s Fourth Annual Benefit Concert sponsored by TD Bank and TD Insurance. Local and well known artists such as Mario Barrett and Carlos Y Alejandra will perform to over 500 people with radio personality, Jam’n 94.5 FM’s very own Ramiro Torres.

For more information call 617-889-5210 ext. 258 or angie_rodriguez@rocainc.com

Check out photos of Mario on the red carpet of the American Music Awards a few minutes ago.

Gallery Link:
» 2011 Award Shows: American Music Awards

Check out photos of Mario at rehearsals for American Music Awards Red Carpet last night. Make sure to tune in tonight at 5p ET/ 2p PT on ABC to see Mario co-hosting the American Music Awards Red Carpet.

Gallery Link:
» 2011 Appearances: American Music Awards Red Carpet Rehearsals

Last night, Mario participated in an “I’m > Drugs” – Drug Facts Rally, where he talked about the importance of not doing drugs. Check out photos of the event below:

Gallery Link:
» 2011 Appearances: “I’m > Drugs” – Drug Facts Rally