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Trunk-or-Treat

Join us on October 31st from 11AM-3PM for our Red Ribbon Week  grand finale celebration at Efland United Methodist Church in Efland, NC.  Festivities include our Trunk or Treat, food, games, law enforcement and much more. In partnership  with the United Methodist Church, Efland Elementary, Girl Scout Troop #3086 and Gravely Middle School.  Stop by for a day of fun and safety education.

The Raleigh and Charlotte Walk Like MADD was;

Raleigh-March 27th, 2010.

Charlotte-June 26th, 2010.

For more information Click on links below.

Walk Like MADD Flyer and to Register Click Here

Walk Like MADD Sponorship

To sign up, click Charlotteor  Raleigh link

Did you know...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that nationwide, 37,313 people were fatally injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2008. The nation also saw the lowest fatality rate ever recorded in 2008 at 1.28 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, down form 1.36 in 2007.

According to DMV, traffic-related fatalities are down approximately 12 percent so far this year compared to this time last year.

According to the NC Department of Motor Vehicles, from 2007 to 2008:

• Traffic-related fatalities decreased from 1,705 to 1,406;
• Alcohol-related fatalities decreased 19.8 percent from 489 to 392; and
• Motorcycle fatalities declined 26 percent from 192 to 142

For more statistics  Click Here.

Statistics provided by NHTSA and SAMSHA

Show your support!

Make a donation in honor of or memory of a friend or a family member!!

Click Here to donate.

MADD North Carolina is seeking college interns for all semesters of 2009 and 2010! Internship areas include Public Relations/Communications, Marketing/Fundraising, and Volunteer Relations, Legal and Legislative. Please emailnc.state@madd.org if you are interested!

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Volunteers are needed! Please call the State Office (919) 787-6599 if you are interested in assisting with the Court Monitoring, School Outreach, Walk Like MADD, or other MADD activities.

Who is MADD?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with approximately 2 million members and supporters nationwide. MADD was founded in 1980, and continues to grow 25 years later.

We're dads and daughters, sons and uncles, friends and neighbors. And mothers. We're all ages and from all walks of life. We are committed to our mission to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. We need more people like you to continue making a difference.

MADD's Mission

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking .

Special thanks to all our volunteers that helped man our booth at the State Fair and supporters of our raffle.  Congratulations to Wayne Bass of Harnett County who won our playhouse which was donated by Rainbow of Eastern NC.  This years fair set a record for attendance with over 875,000 attendees.  This is one of our best ways to interact one-on-one with thousands of individuals about our programs and services Statewide. 

Shifting Gears Road Rally & Auto Show

September 12th, 2009

NC State Fairgrounds (Jim Martin Building)

www.maddroadrally.org

The Road Rally is a novelty rally designed for auto enthusiasts or anyone who wants to have fun! The road rally is a family friendly event with activities such as a kids zone, safety fair and auto show commencing at the completion of the road rally.  The concept of this event is similar to the popular TV show "The Amazing Race" with a few extras added in. 

Unlike the serious professional road rallies that take place involving time and intense precision in every aspect, MADD's Shifting Gears road rally is a fun, innovative and novelty rally.  Our rally includes ordinary people in ordinary cars enjoying a unique/ interactive event.  It involves clues and puzzle solving as a way to identify landmarks to aid in navigating the course route.

This event is for those looking for something other than the typical nonprofit walk, golf tournament or gala.  With a tremendous response so far from corporations and individuals this years event is sure to become one of the top events in our State.  Below is a listing of several ways you as an individual, family team or corporation can participate. 

• Start a team and raise funds to support MADD or to honor a loved one effected by underage drinking or drunk driving.
• Become a corporate sponsor and receive unparalleled exposure by having your business as a featured stop on the route (what better way to bring potential customers to your door front). Visit the event site for a sponsorship kit.  
• Participate in the car show by displaying your special vehicle.
• Make a donation to our event or hold a special fundraiser on our behalf. 
• Come out support us with your participation by attending the event or become an event volunteer. 

Visit our event site for more details: www.maddroadrally.org

Justen's story is one of the many tragic stories we hear from victim's everyday.  On December 8, 2006, 7 year old Justen, his friend Patty and his family went out to dinner. As they were leaving the restaurant a drunk driver crashed into their car going 70 mph.  Justen, his stepfather and his mother, who was 7 months pregnant at the time of the crash, were all injured. 8 year old Patty was killed instantly. 

So in Patty's memory, Justen wants to help save the lives of others. His campaign is for everyone to donate $4.87 to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The significance of $4.87 is one penny represents every life lost due to drunk driving last year in North Carolina. This money would go to help support MADD's life saving mission.

Our goal is to convert every dollar donated towards Justen's campaign (which can be in any amount) into pennies and cover his elementary school floor and break a world record.  Justen's goal is to reach $37,655.10 which should be easily achievable from support from people like you.  This campaign is part of Justen's healing process in which as you can see from his letter he wants to help save other people from experiencing the same tragedy.

To learn more about Justen and to see pictures and join his effort visit our website on Facebook at www.causes.com/madd  .  We appreciate your consideration and hope you will encourage your family and friends to join us as well.

Click here to see Justen's hand written letter.

Click here to see Justen's drawing of him and Patty.

Click here to make a donation towards Justin's campaign. 

Click here to visit Justen's home page.

Our new T-Shirts are available on the "MADD Merchandise" link to the left.

Upcoming Events

Shop Like MADD!!!

Are you looking for some amazing items and super deals for your holiday shopping list? If so visit our online auction at www.shoplikemadd.org starting October 15th-October 31st. Items include; trips to the mountains and the coast, autographed memorbila, hot air balloon rides, David Yurman jewelry, Coach handbag, etc. etc. (over 65 items).

MADD-NC needs yours support by calling your State Representatives and ask them to support House Bill 1489 ( Click this linkHB 1489 )  This bill would require an ignition interlock device on all DWI offenders over .08 BAC.  Call and email your representatives and ask them to support this bill today....  Visit our Legislative link to see more information about this bill and our other initiatives.

Oh Yes! Oh Yes!...We do have a facebook page. come visit/join us at www.causes.com/madd

Nov. 2nd- Orange and Union County VIP Class Please see "Victim Impact Panel"  to the left of this page for more information 

Nov. 10th-TRIAD VIP (Greensboro, NC) Class    Please see "Victim Impact Panel"  to the left of this page for more information

Nov.19th-Randolph VIP Class because of the Thanksgiving holiday   Please see "Victim Impact Panel"  to the left of this page for more information

Nov.30th-Durham VIP Class Please see "Victim Impact Panel"  to the left of this page for more information

Oct.31st-Trick-or-Treat MADD Red Ribbon Week is hosted by Efland United Methodist Church.

Sept.29th-Heartlands CAS(Davie/Davidson Counties)MADD Meeting at 7PM, Davidson County Community College-Reich Auditorium. For more information contact your CAS Leader Pamela Kearns heartlands@maddnc.org

We are considering hosting a death notification class in the Charlotte area this Fall.  If you're interested in participating pop us and email nc.state@madd.org  

Death Notification Registration

Death Notification Brochure

Results: The winners are...click here .  See here for cover letter.

Get your "Shattered Dreams" booklet!! We have the new 2009 Shattered Dreams. call the state office for your copy.

We need your support in all our programs and services.  From court monitoring to youth programs your dedication will help us 10 fold.  Signup as a member today and explore our website for the best fit for you and your community. 

YIA MADD Dogs

We have a whole bunch of events coming up over the next two months that we'll be doing at DSA as well as things we'll be doing outside of DSA. We've teamed up with the Health Class on some projects they want to do, we'll be holding the THINK Project again this year, there will be between 10 and 15 of us attending the GHSP Youth Safety Conference, we plan to enter our team in Walk Like MADD either the end of this month or the one in Charlotte in May and we're planning to do a Sticker Shock Project in the very near future.

Wendee Chappell-CAS Leader maddbatgirl@yahoo.com is need of volunteers for future check points. She is also requesting that any Wilkes County volunteers please contact her ASAP about special fundraising events.

Click Here to become a member.

Items include...* MADD Red Ribbon Magnets, MADD T-shirts, MADD seat belt ribbon magnets, MADD wristbands, and many more!!!!

Similar to the "Support Our Troops" magnets, these bold, red car magnets measure 4" x 8" and are available for a suggested donation of $5.00 each plus shipping and handling.

Download anOrder Form or contact the MADD North Carolina State Office: (919) 787-6599

* MADD License Plate Applicationavailable here

* Many other items for donations!!!