MADD New England Regional Newsletter
MARCH 2025
Nicole has been advocating and volunteering with MADD since her sister Darcie was killed in an impaired driving crash in 1996. She has run the Maine Walk Like MADD for many years and serves as a MADD National Board Member. We are honored to recognize her achievements and dedication to MADD’s mission.
Rhode Island High School Basketball Community Rallies Behind Victims of Impaired Driving
The January 9th boys basketball game between West Warwick and East Greenwich was dedicated in loving memory of Matthew Dennison and Olivia Passaretti. Olivia and Matthew were cherished members of the Avengers and Wizards sporting community. Besides their love of sports, they have something else in common: they were both killed at the age of 17 by an impaired driver.
North Kingstown High School senior Maddie Wilkinson, of the school's Youth Driven club, talks about the group's effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving during a half time presentation honoring Linda Sherman. Linda was killed by a suspected impaired driver in June of ‘24.
As part of MADD RI’s Victim Adoption Program, on January 27th the Youth Driven club at Pilgrim High School rallied the entire school community together at the boys varsity basketball game to honor the memory of Tori Lynn Andreozzi. Students showed their support by wearing blue (Tori’s favorite color) as well as having a moment of silence, and a half time presentation.
COMMUNITY TREASURE
MADD RI is absolutely thrilled to announce that we've been selected for the Community Treasure Award from NBC 10 WJAR. This is a huge honor for us, and it's all thanks to our amazing team, incredible volunteers, and everyone who believes in our mission.
This award isn't just a trophy — it’s a reminder that our compassionate victim services efforts truly matter.
April 1st : 401 Gives (All day virtual giving event)
April 9th : National Crime Victim Rights Week Ceremony 12-1:30pm, Memorial Park in Providence September 13 : Walk Like MADD RI (More details to follow)
Help needed! Our Connecticut Victim Services Department needs assistance filling in some gaps in our library. We have had a few requests for books specifically dealing with triggers and our teens are definitely under represented. Take a look at our Amazon Wishlist or donate a book you love! Click Here to view our list.
Contact Us
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