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Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2018
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) invites the community to attend a victim tribute honoring all victims of drunk and drugged driving at 3 p.m. EST on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at The Union 525, 525 S. Meridian St. in Indianapolis.
MADD's annual vigil is for victims, survivors, families, friends, advocates, law enforcement and anyone impacted by the crime of drunk or drugged driving. The vigil is a time to meet others who have gone through a similar experience; where parents can meet other parents, a sibling can meet other siblings, and crash survivors can meet other survivors.
Drunk driving remains the leading killer on our roadways, claiming the lives of 29 people a day. Sadly, almost 11,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2016 and 2017. MADD continues to work with law enforcement and traffic safety partners to advocate for stronger laws to reverse this troubling trend.
MADD is determined to stop these tragedies through our Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving®, now in its 12th year. A critical element of the Campaign is to grow public support for taking personal responsibility, anytime plans include alcohol, by choosing a non-drinking, designated driver, such as public transportation, taxis, a non-drinking friend or rideshare apps like Uber.
About MADD
Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation's 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's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® 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 or call 1-877-ASK-MADD.
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