MADD Times April 2022

MADD Times April 2022

MADD TIMES

A M O N T H L Y E M A I L N E W S L E T T E R

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Fr iends of MADD Connecticut

As we enter the Spr ing of 2022 , we at MADD CT are optimistic that conditions wi l l continue to improve , hopeful ly to a level of comfort that wi l l al low for more in person participatory events this year . Needless to say , the past two years have been very di ff icult for most non - prof its , and MADD was no exception . I am happy to report that we have scheduled our four statewide walks , beginning with our Walk Like MADD – Foxwoods - kicking it off on Saturday , Apr i l 30th from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center . We are excited that MADD National Board Member , Nicole Hutchinson , wi l l be joining us as we honor her sister , Darcie , who was ki l led in Uncasvi l le by an impai red dr iver 25 years ago . Nicole wi l l be joining us from North Carol ina . In addition , we wi l l welcome the latest to be crowned - Miss Connecticut – as she makes her f i rst publ ic appearance at our event . Later this Spr ing , MADD CT wi l l honor the men and women Fi rst Responders at our May 21st Walk Like MADD – Hartford , as we return to the Xf inity Theater . We are encouraging departments to join us as we walk in memory of those lost and the many survivors of drunk dr iving crashes . We are gear ing up and are hopeful your schedule permits you to come out and join us ! Wishing you a great Spr ing Season ! Hope to see you soon !

Bob Gargui lo Executive Di rector - New England Region

Since 1981 , National Cr ime Victims ’ Rights Week ( NCVRW ) has chal lenged the Nation to confront and remove barr iers to achieving justice for al l victims of cr ime . Dur ing NCVRW , we celebrate the accompl ishments of the victims ’ r ights movement and ref lect on how far we have come .

Every Apr i l , OVC leads communities throughout the country in thei r annual observances of NCVRW .

Save the date for NCVRW 2022 , which wi l l be observed Apr i l 24 – 30 . The 2022 NCVRW theme is Rights , access , equity , for al l victims . The theme underscores the importance of helping cr ime survivors f ind thei r justice by —

enforcing victims ' r ights , expanding access to services , ensur ing equity and inclusion

for al l .

NAT I ONA L DONAT E L I F E MONTH

National Donate Li fe Month ( NDLM ) was establ ished by Donate Li fe Amer ica and its partner ing organizations .

For National Donate Li fe Month ( NDLM ) 2022 , Donate Li fe Amer ica was inspi red by the vital role that bees play in sustaining l i fe . Bees are a smal l but powerful l i fe force , working together with dedication , col laboration and a strong sense of community . This National Donate Li fe Month , we ask you to be a part of this interconnected l i fe - sustaining community by register ing as an organ , eye and tissue donor ; becoming educated about l iving donation ; and championing the Donate Li fe cause .

Your garden will get the upgrade it deserves this spring with our MADD garden banner! Head over to shop.madd.org to check out more of our MADD Merch.

Join the Amputee Coal ition in celebration of Limb Loss and Limb Di fference Awareness Month ( LLLDAM ) , Apr i l 1 - 30 , 2022 . Themed , “ Your Ordinary is Extraordinary , ” LLLDAM spotl ights the l imb loss and l imb di fference community and the vital need to support efforts that advance equitable medical access , care , and coverage . The obstacles that people l iving with l imb loss and / or l imb di fference must overcome are no easy feats . As they adapt to a new way of l iving , amputees exper ience victor ies dai ly in simple areas of l i fe . Dur ing 2022 LLLDAM , we celebrate the smal l and big wins within our community . We would l ike our community to know , “ Your Ordinary is Extraordinary . ” By approaching each day of l i fe with the fundamental wi l lpower to thr ive , our community members champion human strength by persisting . COVID - 19 has exacerbated mental , physical , emotional , and social problems for al l humans , and whi le our community members exper ienced grave setbacks dur ing this time , they sti l l f ind ways to thr ive . It may seem so ordinary as amputees go about thei r l ives , but thei r ordinary is extraordinary .

THE OF F I CER BEN LOVE T T BADGE # 2 0 1 EDUCAT I ONA L FUND

The Off icer Ben Lovett Badge # 201 Educational Fund was created to provide our Power of You ( th ) Programming to middle schools , high schools , youth groups and community organizations – free of charge . Education is a key component in our f ight to end underage dr inking , empower our youth to make the r ight decision and impai red dr iving .

Contact Nicole Wichowski for more information or to schedule a program at 203 . 764 . 2566 or nicole . wichowski @ madd . org

April 30, 2022- Foxwoods Walk Like MADD

May 21, 2022- Hartford Walk Like MADD

August 6, 2022- MADD Dash & Fairfield County Walk Like MADD

September 20, 2022 - Golfers Gone MADD

October 8, 2022- Branford Walk Like MADD Visit www.madd.org/ct for more information.

CONTAC T US

MADD Connecticut 339 Hemingway Ave . , 2nd Floor East Haven , CT 06512 203 - 764 - 2566

ct . state @ madd . org www . madd . org / ct