JANUARY 2024
MADD Times Monthly Newsletter
Newsletter Highlights
Victim Services
Volunteer Spotlight
Youth Programs
Happy New Year! We welcome in 2024, with plans to increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking/drugging and driving, and underage drinking, as we in New England and across the country have seen a significant increase in the number of drivers/pedestrians killed due to someone making a wrong decision to drive impaired. MADD’s efforts to combat impaired driving, through advocacy, education, and innovative programming, successfully lowered the number of individuals killed from 25,000+ in 1980, when Mothers Against Drunk Driving was organized, to approximately 10,000, which held for a decade, but now the numbers are increasing year to year since the pandemic to an alarming 13,000+ in 2022. One life loss is One too many. On a lighter and brighter note – MADD CT has new special events and victim centric programs, activities, and events, being planned for the new year. First event of the year will be held on Sunday, March 10th 10:00am – 2:00pm, as we present March Pickleball MADD-NESS at Pickleball America 140 Atlantic Street (Stamford Town Center Mall) This first-time Stamford based event is open to players of all abilities even if you have never played before! We are thrilled to have the Stamford Police Department working with us on this new and exciting event. WELCOME 2024! By Bob Garguilo, Executive Director New England Region
Events
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Thank you so much for supporting our mission and helping us Save Lives! Have a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and Safe New Year! Hope to see you soon.
BEREAVMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Our support group is available for all victims and survivors to feel supported through their grieving process and to come together with others going through similar feelings. Please reach out to Michelle at michelle.chamberlain@madd.org or Stephanie at stephanie.stacy@madd.org for more information.
Tree of Life that hangs in the main entrance to our office.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Tuesday, March 12, 2024
7:00 PM Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Meet Dilly & Relisha!! Meet Dilly and Relisha! Follow our social media pages to see what adventures Dilly and Relisha will go on in their mission to spread awareness around Connecticut.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT This month we honor Amanda, Diane and Christina For their efforts in spreading joy during the holidays in memory of their mom Diane, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2017. This year the drive collected pajamas for kids and teens spending the holidays in the hospital, stuffed animals for Toys for Tots and provided Christmas gifts for a victim family in need.
We’re MADD About Our Volunteers!
Thank you so much to the incredible individuals who take time out of their schedules to give to MADD Connecticut. We are truly grateful for all that you do. Interested in becoming involved with MADD? Send an email to ct.state@madd.org today for more information.
In The Community!
Program Manager Nicole Wichowski participated in the Girl Scout Round Up in Hartford, teaching young girls about the 5 tips for Safe Riding outlined in our Power of Me program. Great job Nicole, and thank you to the Girl Scouts of Connecticut for having us.
EVENTS
Interested in a sponsorship? Whether donating time, funding, or other resources, we are grateful for the generosity shown to us over the years. If you’d like to learn more about these opportunities, please reach out to Executive Director, Bob Garguilo at bob.garguilo@madd.org
Walk Like MADD (WLM) is MADD’s signature fundraising event to help us raise both awareness and funds to end impaired driving and support victims and survivors of this violent crime. With every step taken and each dollar raised, walkers are supporting MADD’s lifesaving mission and help create a future of No More Victims.
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WALKERS
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West Hartford: May 4, 2024 Foxwoods: June 29, 2024 Branford: October 5, 2024
TEAMS
Want to get more involved in our walks?
We can’t wait to make our 2024 events the best ones yet! At each event, we have several opportunities for you to be involved including committees, team captain, sponsorship and event logistics. Contact us to learn more.
To learn more or sign up please reach us at jennifer.rossi@madd.org today!
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