Why Support MADD Southern Arizona

What Does MADD Support With Raised Monies?

• They offer support programs to help victims cope with their tragedy and loss of a loved one.
• MADD provides support to victims as they go through the judicial process
• MADD provides equipment to local police to better detect and arrest drunk drivers (e.g. preliminary breath testers, passive alcohol sensors, in-vehicle video cameras, signs, lights and cones for setting up sobriety checkpoints).
• MADD is actively working with state and local legislators to adopt tougher laws against drunk driving and closing the loopholes in many existing laws (e.g. .08 BAC limits, administrative license revocation, vehicle immobilization for repeat offenders, graduated driver licensing for youth).
• MADD implements educational programs to limit youth alcohol use among elementary, middle school, high school and college students.
• Here is a breakdown of where the money goes:

How Does Your Company Benefit?

• Participation can create visibility for you, demonstrating to your community that you care about the issues affecting them and their children.
• Volunteering fosters teamwork, creativity and leadership.
• Consumers are more likely to buy from companies perceived as good corporate citizes.
• Integrated partnership: benefits customers, community and employees at the same time.
• Honor and memorialize the victims and survivors of drunk driving crashes.

Why Support MADD?

• 78% of the total adult population has heard of MADD and nearly everyone recognizes that the organization's main goals are to stop drunk driving, prevent underage drinking and offer support and help to victims.
• 55% of people view MADD as very favorable.  They consider MADD a good cause and agree with MADD's mission to stop drunk driving and make people aware of drunk driving.
• 62% feel that MADD has been effective in reducing drunk driving.
• 48% of people say that have a higher opinion of companies who sponsor MADD.