Regional September 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

MADD Times Quarterly Regional Newsletter

Newsletter Highlights

Volunteer Spotlight

MADD Vermont

MADD Connecticut

MADD Maine

MADD Rhode Island

MADD Massachusetts

MADD New Hampshire

Youth Programs

Events

Podcast

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to Alisha & Chad Miles our September Volunteers of the Month for MADD Vermont! Earlier this year a memorial ride was held in honor of their 6 year old daughter Olivia who was tragically killed by a drunk driver. Alisha and Chad have made it their mission in Vermont to spread awareness about impaired driving in memory of Olivia raising over $19,000 to provide MADD programming in Vermont. Alisha has also been volunteering at community health fairs and will become a facilitator for youth programs. We are truly grateful for Alisha and Chad and will always remember Olivia!

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 New England. We are truly grateful for all that you do. Interested in becoming involved with MADD? Scan the QR Code or click here to find out more information.

Alisha and Chad Miles joined ⁦NHTSA to launch "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over", sharing the heartbreaking reason behind their resolve— Olivia, their precious daughter, taken by a drunk driver at just 6 years old. Their grief has fueled an unyielding determination to ensure no other family endures such pain. DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

RULE THE ROAD

Alliance Highway Safety and VPA Vermont Principals' Association held a "Rule the Road" event at Essex High School to teach new and upcoming teen drivers the responsibility they hold, and how to be safe, when stepping behind the wheel. Alisha provided youth information to teens and parents.

Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony June 12, 2024

Thank you to the Webster Police Department for having us last month at their National Night Out! It was a beautiful evening and it was great to talk to members of the community about impaired driving awareness.

MADD Massachusetts survivor volunteer Sarah Carmichael recently joined Apex Lifestyles for an emotional and eye opening podcast episode. Sarah talks about her life after her crash and her journey in healing alongside MADD.

Click the picture below to watch her story.

Our Victim Advocates are available to assist your family through the criminal justice system, provide emotional support and help you write an impactful Victim Impact Statement. We also offer virtual Youth Programs including Power of Me, Power of You(th) and Power of Parents. All of our services are at no-cost to you. MADD IS HERE FOR YOU

Community donations are a key to success and raising funds for MADD New England as is event promotion for the businesses. We offer pre-event benefits to let our participants and constituents know of the generosity that we receive including social media posts, website recognition and event day signage. Our events raise the funds necessary to provide educational awareness programs to youth and their parents, provide advocacy programs at no cost to victims of alcohol-related crashes and their families, and to continue educating the community about the dangers of drinking and driving and underage drinking.

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 your local office for more information.

MADD Dry January 5K January 5, 2025 Fairfield, CT

MADD Sports Golf Classic May 19, 2025 The Brooklawn Club Fairfield, CT Join MADD and many sports personalities for this great event. For more information contact bob.garguilo@madd.org.

Click here to listen to the latest episode.

Have you tuned into the MADD Conversations Podcast yet? Each month Wes and Mary Kate speak on a variety of topics and host special guests. Check out our latest MADD Conversations 2024 episode on Spotify today!

Join The MADD Network, Create Lasting Change.

Our country is facing a public health crisis: Impaired Driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving has launched The MADD Network to unite diverse partners who share one vital mission: eliminating impaired driving. The MADD Network addresses this surge in impaired driving fatalities. The MADD Network offers exclusive benefits. The power of The MADD Network comes from each partner using their own platform to help educate their unique community about the dangers of driving while impaired, the need for underage drinking education/prevention, and legislative efforts that will drive real progress. We want you to join us in the fight against drunk driving. Together, let’s embark on a journey towards our bold goal: decrease impaired driving injuries and fatalities by 20% by 2026. Learn more & join us today: www.madd.org/themaddnetwork.

Join the Movement to End Impaired Driving!

No matter where you live, you can save lives through Driving Change with MADD: Let Your Purchase Have a Purpose. This exciting campaign is a partnership with vehicle dealers committed to ending impaired driving. Dealerships select a one-month period to donate a portion of their profits per car/vehicle sold to support MADD's vital work. In return, we provide marketing materials & promotion to highlight the dealerships. We invite all vehicle dealerships (yes that includes boats, motorcycles & more!) to join us in this life-saving initiative. And all supporters to connect us to their local auto groups or vehicle dealerships. Visit www.madd.org/drivingchange to learn more and be part of the solution.

MADD Connecticut 339 Hemingway Ave. East Haven, CT 06512 203-764-2566 ct.state@madd.org bob.garguilo@madd.org www.madd.org/ct MADD Massachusetts P.O. Box 141 Danvers, MA 01923 781-328-0002 MA.State@madd.org www.madd.org/ma

@maddconnecticut @maddmassachusetts @maddrhodeisland

MADD Rhode Island 806 West Shore Rd. Warwick, RI 02889 wesley.pennington@madd.org www.madd.org/ri MADD Maine P.O. Box 420, 112 Main St. Winthrop, ME 04364 lisa.rivers@madd.org bob.garguilo@madd.org www.madd.org/maine

@maddconnecticut @madd.rhodeisland

@maddconnecticut2587 @maddrhodeisland

MADD Vermont bob.garguilo@madd.org www.madd.org/vermont

MADD New Hampshire bob.garguilo@madd.org www.madd.org/new-hampshire

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