It is almost time to Walk Like MADD. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, in Gun Barrel City.
WALK like MADD is Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s signature walk event. In more than 60 cities around the nation, thousands of people will participate in 5K events to celebrate creating a brighter future without drunk driving and underage drinking.
There were more than 1,200 DUI deaths in Texas in 2012, which accounted for 40 percent of all traffic deaths in the state for the year.
“It is obvious we need to keep proclaiming the MADD message against drinking and driving,” said this year’s event chairman, Jeff Weinstein. “For almost 30 years, I have devoted my life to helping accident victims recover from their injuries, both physical and emotional. In that time, I have seen many unfortunate events, most of which could have been avoided if not for the carelessness of another.”
You can sign up to help us take a stand against drinking and driving. Just click the link to sign up to walk, make a donation, or be a sponsor.