MADD ALAMEDA COUNTY

MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking.

What is MADD?

MADD is a grassroots, volunteer based, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating impaired driving and to supporting the victims of this violent crime, and preventing underage alcohol use. Its activities include public education programs for adults and youth, legislative efforts to enact stronger impaired driving and underage drinking laws, and a variety of victim support programs.

What MADD is not...

MADD does not oppose the use of alcohol for adults. Rather, it advocates the responsible use of alcohol for those who drink, particularly when faced with the option to drink and drive.

MADD is not an organization for mothers alone. Its membership is comprised of men and women, adults and young people, victims and non-victims who are concerned with eliminating the tragedies that result from drinking and driving.

MADD's History

MADD was founded in 1980 in response to one woman's loss of her daughter to a drunk driver in California. MADD soon grew into a nationwide organization with almost two million members and supporters and with more than 600 affiliates in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. Since MADD was founded, traffic deaths have dropped by more than 40%, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. However the loss of 17,000 lives every year due to alcohol related crashes in this country continues. MADD works to reduce this 100% preventable tragic loss.

 last update 6-5-07