August 2024 Newsletter - Upper Midwest Region

NEWSLETTER ANNUAL WALK LIKE MADD EVENT IS NEXT MONTH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH 2024 MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, & SOUTH DAKOTA REGION

The 2024 Walk Like MADD Minnesota event is MADD's signature fundraising event to help us raise both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving. We hope that you will rally with us in Plymouth, MN to help create a future of No More Victims®. Register and donate TODAY to help us save more lives! Saturday September 14th, 9:00 AM | Clifton E. French Regional Park, Plymouth MN | music, give-away drawing, & more!

Did we mention our walk is dog- friendly?

55% of our participants care about someone who is a victim or survivor, 28% do not know anyone impacted but want to help and 17% are a victim or

Last year we had over 400 participants

survivors themselves. Walk Like MADD helps fund volunteers & staff to be able to provide emotional support & services for victims, conduct awareness and research-based prevention programs for underage drinking, support law enforcement, and work with state and local legislators to adopt together laws, including requiring ignition interlocks for all DUI offenders.

Northern Region Minnesota Courtni Peterson mobile 218-262-9670 651.523.0802 ext. 2757 courtni.peterson@madd.org

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

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!

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a national campaign called "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. NHTSA KICKS OFF THEIR ANNUAL DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER CAMPAIGN In 2024, the enforcement period for the Labor Day campaign will be August 16–September 2, The enforcement period for the Winter Holidays campaign will be December 13, 2024–January 1, 2025.

LOST IN THE LEGAL ‘LINGO’? Our Victim Services Team provides support throughout legal procedures, emotional aid, and connections to resources. Remember, you are not alone in this; our team is here to support you at every stage of your journey.

By the Numbers 41% INVOLVED A DRUNK DRIVER

27% INVOLVED A DRUNK DRIVER WITH A BAC OF .15 OR MORE

531 PEOPLE DIED IN TRAFFIC CRASHES DURING 2021 LABOR DAY WEEKEND

-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2021

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