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The latest news and updates from MADD Southwest Florida
Recognizing Our Community Heroes
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RECOGNIZING OUR COMMUNITY HEROES
by Lori M. Burke, Executive Director
For five years, MADD Southwest Florida has been recognizing law enforcement, first responders, state attorneys, teachers, nonprofit professionals, business professionals, youth and more for their part in ensuring that our roads are safe and sober. Since it's inception, the recognition program has recognized over 750 people for going above and beyond in their jobs, volunteer work and daily life to make our community a safe place.
WALK, RUN AND SLIDE TO ELIMINATE DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
INFLUENCERS AT PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS IMMOKALEE
This year is our fifth year recognizing our local community heroes. All local nominations are sent to the state recognition program in July.
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Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them at madd.org/swflnominate.
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However, most unique is the opportunity the event gives to
victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving. Turning their pain and loss into purpose gives them a tangible way to ensure that no one else has to endure life-long tragedy caused by this senseless and 100 % preventable crime.. They walk and run alongside fellow Southwest Florida citizens for a community where there are safe and sober roads and No More Victims.
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Walk Like MADD & 5K presented by Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz P.A. and Suncoast Credit Union is an opportunity to collectively take steps towards a future of No More Victims of drunk, drugged and impaired driving. The 5K is timed for those who register to run while walkers are offered an option for a shorter route. Finisher medals are given to every participant while place medals are awarded to runners based on time in age categories and gender. Walk, Run & Slide... Home Plate Is Waiting For You.
The family-friendly event is at the spring training home of the 2018 World Series Winners - Fenway South.
Activities, celebrity chefs, gourmet coffee, music and more make this 5K unique.
P HO T O B Y C A I T R I N B U R K E
Presenting Sponsors
Friends of MADD
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local blogger to lead a class about journaling and how writing helped her with personal addiction and stress. In March, Joanne Glenn, author of Life and Death: No Coincidences: The Story of Everett Lawrence Glenn will be joining the girls to talk about her healing journey after her son died of alcohol poisoning. The girls will host a luncheon in August to share their influence in the community with VIP guests and teachers. In attendance will be MADD's National President, Helen Witty and State Executive Director, Dave Pinsker as well as victims and survivors and the SWFL team.
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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word ' influencer ' mean the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways . For MADD, the word ' influencer ' refers to a peer to peer group that explores and discusses the risks of underage drinking, how it impacts driving and how to make good decisions both before and after the age of 21. Pace Center: Immokalee Influencers by Lori M. Burke, Executive Director Our Program Specialist, Lauren Harkins, is currently facilitating an Influencers Group at Pace Center for Girls in Immokalee. The group was made possible by a generous grant from the Jordan Ashley Gutheim Foundation through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation "When I first started going to the Pace Center, the girls were shy and reserved. I gave them time because I didn't know their experiences with this subject. Now, the girls are vocal and confident," states Lauren.
Laurens approach is to be inclusive and give the girls an opportunity to direct how they influence
themselves and the people around them. Seamlessly weaving together MADD's mission, Lauren has included healing bracelets in the way the girls become influencers. They make the bracelets and write a heart-felt note of healing to be given to victims.
Learning that the girls enjoy the creative arts for expression, Lauren sought out a
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Dashboard Metrics Driving to Safe & Sober Roads
PREVENTION VICTIM CAPACITY AWARENESS SERVICES FUNDS & PEOPLE
PREVENTION & AWARENESS
VICTIM SERVICES
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JAN YTD
Wolfpacks & Checkpoints
New Victims/Survivors Provided with Services
0
0
1
Law Enforcement Recognition Nominations
12
12
Tie One On For Safety
New Victims/Survivors Provided with On- Going Services
0
8
0
8
Visitors at Tabling Events
515
515
Total Count of Victims/Survivors Provided with Services
9
9
Awareness and Prevention Presentations
270
270
Presentation Survey Results
Total Number of Services Provided to Victims/Survivors
3.8 *
71
3.8 *
71
Victim Impact Panel Education
82
82
VIP Survey Results
9.8
9.8
CAPACITY FUNDS & PEOPLE
JAN YTD
120
Volunteers
120
204
Volunteer Hours
204
3
WLM5K Participants
3
2
WLM5K Teams
2
$8,643
WLM5K Funds Raised
$8,643
* Presentations highest rating = 4 | Victim Impact Panel highest rating = 10
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Notable Dates Driving to Safe & Sober Roads
Walk Like MADD & 5K Committee Meeting
March 5, 2019, 9:30am
DUI WolfPack
March 2, 2019
Victim Impact Panel Lee County
March 6, 2019
Teen Driver Challenge Lee County
March 8, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Naples on the Gulf
March 12, 2019
Red Sox Spring Training Community Corner
March 12, 2019
Victim Impact Panel Charlotte County
March 13, 2019
DUI WolfPack
March 16, 2019
Spring Break Prevention Event FMB
March 19, 2019
Victim Impact Panel Collier County
March 20, 2019
Teen Driver Challenge Collier County
March 21, 2019
Advisory Board Meeting
March 28, 2019
Local Law Enforcement Nominations Close
March 31, 2019
LER Recognition Event Lee County
April 26, 2019
LER Recognition Event Charlotte County
May 4, 2019
LER Recognition Event Collier County
TBD
LER Recognition Event Hendry/Glades Counties
TBD
State Law Enforcement Recognition & Training
July 26-27, 2019
Walk Like MADD & 5K
September 28, 2019
Tie One On For Safety Event
TBD
Victim Tribute Event
TBD
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Community & Event Partners Driving Together to Safe & Sober Roads
PREVENTION & AWARENESS
VICTIM SERVICES
Wolfpacks & Checkpoints
law Enforcement Recognition Nominations
Tie One On For Safety
People Educated Through MADD Presentations
Parents and Youth Educated
Visitors at Tabling Events
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