Raver Against World Starvation (RAWS)

There was a time in my life when I was just another face in the crowd — lost, reckless, and living moment to moment. Music was my escape. The beat, the lights, the energy of the rave scene gave me peace when everything else felt loud.

But after going through real pain — losing people I loved, including my father — something shifted in me. I realized I didn’t just want to rave anymore. I wanted to do something that mattered.

That’s when Ravers Against World Starvation (RAWS) came into my life. I didn’t start it — it was passed to me — but I made a choice to lead it. Because I knew this was my purpose.

RAWS is more than a name. It’s a movement.
It’s about taking the same passion we bring to dancefloors and using it to fight food insecurity.
It’s about showing up for each other — with kindness, with heart, and with real action.

We’re collecting food at local events.
We’re building community.
And we’re doing it together — from Detroit to wherever this movement spreads next.

This blog is the start of sharing our journey.
The ups, the struggles, the small wins that build something big.

If you’re reading this, welcome.
You’re not just watching — you’re part of this now.

Let’s feed the world — together. 🌍❤️
— Wayne Ryan aka Detroit Raver