Cameo's Story: From Incarceration to Influence

15Oct, 2016

Cameo’s Story: From Incarceration to Influence

From Incarceration to Influence

Cameo found himself locked up in a juvenile detention center as a teenager. He was “facing some pretty heavy charges,” but found that God’s transformative presence wasn’t bound by bars and fences. He got involved with a Breakaway Bible study and discovered a life-changing relationship with Jesus. He eventually went back to the inner city with a new purpose in life. Today, Cameo is using his musical talents to influence young people with the hope of the Gospel through Christian hip hop.

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”

Ryan

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My biological father was always incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”