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The new year is underway with MADD focusing on Child Endangerment. When people choose to drink and drive and put a child in the car, they need to be held accountable in a way that is commensurate with the crime. In January, Washington, D.C. was...
MADD wants to thank the kind and generous supporters of our January Adopt an Advocate campaign. By making the commitment to support victim advocates like Laura, Kristi and Kimberly and countless others across the country, those donors are, ultimately, supporting victims. And we couldn’t bemore...
Omar Carrion was a happy child who had a great relationship with his extended family. He grew up in Miami, was always a good student and started studying at FIU as soon as he graduated from high school. He had many academic passions but settled...
On August 14, 1997, I was able to witness the birth of my nephew, Damion Michael Henderson. For the next 16 years, 6 months and 23 days, I watched him grow from an infant into a young man. He was a loving, caring person who...
I listen to people who feel unheard. I stand with victims who too often realize that it’s called the “criminal” justice system, not the “victim” justice system. But, mostly, I simply help victims realize they aren’t alone. That’s what I did for Judy, whose daughter...
What Do Chips Have to Do With Preventing Drunk Driving? Everything! MADD, Tostitos and UBER are teaming up to remove 25,000 potential drunk drivers from the roads on Super Bowl Sunday! If you think about it, the average adult football fan will be watching the...
I’ll never forget the strength and the courage I received from my victim advocate after my son Dustin was killed by an underage, drinking and drugged driver. Michelle provided me with a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. Ultimately, she gave me...
MADD West Texas Program Manager Vanessa Luna-Marquez has been speaking up against drunk driving – and people are hearing her! She earned recognition from 34th Judicial District Attorney Jaime Esparza for her service to the community. “It is with great pleasure to present you with...
By: Brian Marquis, Public Liaison Officer, National Institute on Drug Abuse Many teens are not aware of the serious risks drugs and alcohol poses to their health, to their success in school, and to their future. So the question is: What can communities do to...
Asking for $300,000 wasn’t easy. We knew it was a lot to request from our supporters, but we also knew it was vital to help victims, advocate and support lifesaving technology. Thousands of people stood up to demand an end to drunk driving, a 100%...