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The Mission

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.

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THE THREAT

Drunk Driving is still the #1 cause of death on our roadways.

INCIDENTS A DAY

Adults drink too much and drive about 121 million times per year – or more than 300,000 incidents of drinking and driving a day.

PEOPLE KILLED IN 2019

That’s 29 people killed a day, or one person every 50 minutes. Each and every one of them 100% preventable.

INJURIES PER YEAR

300,000 injuries per year means exponentially more friends, family members and loved ones unnecessarily impacted by this preventable crime.

THE HUMAN TOLL

Drunk and drugged driving comes with a cost - and it is one that robs us of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, spouses and friends. Meet the people behind the statistics.

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Voices of Victims: Ryan Nealon

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Voices of Victims: Michelle Ramsey Hawkins

Two drunk drivers changed my family’s life forever. On April 10, 2016, my three children, 15-year-old Kaylee, 6-year-old Khaiden, 4-year-old Samuel, and I went to a housewarming party for Khaiden’s godbrother. It was a sunny day near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, plenty warm for the kids to eat ice cream outside and for Khaiden to get...

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Voices of Victims: Erin Rollins

By Erin Rollins For 10 days, faith had sustained me. It had sustained me through the excruciating pain and panic of an ambulance ride. It had sustained me as a team of doctors and nurses moved my broken body from one machine and test to another, and through the hours-long wait for my family. It...

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The Solution

Help us put drunk driving in the rear view mirror.

How can you make a lifesaving difference?

Join our army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists, by helping us save lives and prevent injuries.

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The money you raise will stay in your community to stop the tragedy caused by this 100% preventable crime on our roadways.

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A FUTURE OF NO MORE VICTIMS®

Today, we can see a future without drunk driving, but we need your help to get there. Please join us in the fight by pledging to support the future of No More Victims®.

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