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During MADD Hawaii\u2019s 40th Anniversary Year, we will feature an Honoree each month who was recognized at the anniversary event held at Washington Place on Feb. 12, 2024. MADD Hawaii honored those who have made a significant difference in the fight to prevent drunk and drugged driving and in furthering MADD’s mission in Hawaii.<\/span><\/p>

Category: Media<\/strong>
Honorees: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, formally the\u00a0Honolulu Advertiser and\u00a0Star-Bulletin<\/strong>

\"\"This month, we are spotlighting the Media honoree, The Star-Advertiser.\u00a0From the early days before MADD Hawaii became an official organization to this very moment, we have relied on the media to communicate our vital messages to the public.
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In 1984, when Candy Lightner visited Hawaii to share her story of loss to both the public and the media, she spoke about how she used the media to amplify her voice. Her visit led to an appearance by Carol McNamee and Dr. Irwin on the new Perry and Price radio show, where Carol recalled being interviewed for an hour in a very tight space like a telephone booth. This marked the start of MADD’s strategy to engage the media in discussing the tragedies of drunk driving and the experiences of victims\u2014a strategy that remains effective today.
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Shortly after, two dedicated MADD volunteers met with George Chaplain, the esteemed Editor-in-Chief of the Honolulu Advertiser. Moved by Candy\u2019s narrative and other local accounts, he initiated a powerful six-day series on drunk driving, with the first day’s coverage spanning two full pages.<\/p>

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In those early days, with both the morning Advertiser and the evening Star-Bulletin, we had double the opportunity to reach the public with crucial messages about impaired driving.\u00a0 In 2010 they merged and became The Star Advertiser.<\/p>

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Over the past 40 years, MADD has had countless memorable moments, often thanks to media coverage. We’ve seen nearly 40 legislative sessions focusing on changes in impaired driving laws and victim-related statutes, all reported extensively by the press.<\/p>

One notable initiative was when MADD published DUI conviction rates for each of the ten District Court judges, a project spearheaded by a dedicated MADD Hawaii board member. This bold move generated significant media headlines and provided critical exposure for our cause.<\/p>