MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
JANUARY 2025
NEWSLETTER MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, & SOUTH DAKOTA REGION
JANUARY 18-25, 2025 INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE SAFETY WEEK International Snowmobile Safety and Awareness Week starts on the third Saturday of January every year. It has been more than 70 years since the first snowmobile was made, and since this vehicle has been a fun way to get around in the winter months. However, with all vehicles they do not come without safety concerns. International Snowmobile Safety and Awareness Week was created to help spread awareness about the safety precautions one needs to keep them and the people around them safe..
MADD - RECREATIONAL SAFETY CAMPAIGN Check the weather and trail conditions before heading out. Avoid riding alone and let someone know your planned route and expected return time. Stay on marked trails and avoid areas with thin ice or unstable terrain. Stay on marked trails and avoid areas with thin ice or unstable terrain. Stay to the right; almost every trail is two-way. Obey all trail signs and cross roadways with caution. *For more information about our Recreational Safety Campaign reach out to our Marketing and Community Engagement Manager: Lauren Johnson Lauren.Johnson@madd.org
MADD MN, ND, SD
Northern Region Minnesota Courtni Peterson mobile 218-262-9670 651.523.0802 ext. 2757 courtni.peterson@madd.org
Forever honoring those who have been lost or injured.
Sourthern Region Minnesota Julie Ronning
651.523.0802 ext. 2760 julie.ronning@madd.org
South Dakota, VS Manager Rachel Martens 605.309.3942 ext. 2752 rachel.martens@madd.org STAY CONNECTED WITH US!
2024 CANDLELIGHT VIGIL RECAP
For this years Virtual Candlelight Vigil, our Victim Services team mailed over 72 luminary bags to participants across our region of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for those attended and supported this event as a way to honor those impacted by these tragedies and 100% preventable crime. As we move into the new year, our team will continue to be present for those who would like additional and ongoing support. If you, or anyone you know, would benefit from emotional support or resources related to substance-impaired driving crashes, please do not hesitate to reach out.
INTERESTED IN A SUPPORT GROUP? Our Victim Services Team is starting a virtual support group in 2025. Please email Rachel Martens at rachel.martens@madd.org to be added to the participant list.
Our Minnesota MADD Office also presents in person through our Power of Youth, Power of Me, and Power of Parents Campaigns. Interested in us coming to your community? Contact our office! January Newsletter
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