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PRESS RELEASE:\u00a0<\/strong>Immediate Release<\/strong><\/h6>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>More Information & Photos:<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Lori Burke,\u00a0lori.burke@madd.org,\u00a0<\/a>239.791.7560<\/h6>\n

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Appoints New Advisory Board Chair in SWFL<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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\"\"September 20, 2018, Fort Myers, Florida:\u00a0 <\/strong>Mr. Tom Marquardt, owner of Platinum PEO Resources, has been appointed Advisory Board Chairperson of the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).\u00a0 Mr. Marquardt has been an integral part of MADD since 2016 when he joined the organizing committee for Walk Like MADD & 5K; growing the signature awareness and fundraising event by 50% year over year.<\/p>\n

Mr. Marquardt is also known as \u201cThe Profit Repairman\u201d for Platinum Inc. of Fort Myers and the founder of an app aptly named \u201cI\u2019m Drunk\u201d with a goal to end drunk driving in just two clicks.\u00a0 As the Chairperson of the Advisory Board, Mr. Marquardt\u2019s goal is to continue to grow volunteer and financial capacity so that MADD\u2019s free services and programs can continue to develop in Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n

[blogcontent width=’100′]\u201cWorking with Lori and her team at this non-profit is amazing to me and knowing we are going to save a life today means everything. If you focus on today, today will be tomorrow and tomorrow will be your everything. You are your own change element at stopping impaired drivers,\u201d states Tom Marquardt.[\/blogcontent]
\nThe local MADD Advisory Board is a crucial part of increasing and strengthening MADD\u2019s outreach and capacity in the community.\u00a0 It\u2019s goal is to accomplish a shared vision to stop drunk driving, fight drugged driving, serve the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.<\/p>\n

[blogcontent width=’100′]\u201cWe are thrilled that Tom was elected as the Chair of our Advisory Board.\u00a0 He is a dynamic, professional, career-driven business leader in Southwest Florida.\u00a0 He has been invaluable in growing Walk Like MADD & 5K; making it the premier 5K in Southwest Florida,\u201d states Lori Burke, MADD Southwest Florida\u2019s Director.[\/blogcontent]<\/p>\n

If you want to learn more about becoming a local MADD Advisory Board member or volunteer, please contact southwest.fl@madd.org<\/a> or call (239)791-7560.<\/p>\n

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About Mothers Against Drunk Driving<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving\u00ae (MADD) is the nation\u2019s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD has helped to save more than 350,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50 percent and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD\u2019s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving\u00ae calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology. MADD has provided supportive services to nearly one million drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. Visit www.madd.org<\/a> or call 1-877-ASK-MADD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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