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The latest news and updates from MADD Southwest Florida

Recognizing Our Community Heroes

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RECOGNIZING OUR COMMUNITY HEROES

by Lori M. Burke, Executive Director

For five years, MADD Southwest Florida has been recognizing law enforcement, first responders, state attorneys, teachers, nonprofit professionals, business professionals, youth and more for their part in ensuring that our roads are safe and sober. Since it's inception, the recognition program has recognized over 750 people for going above and beyond in their jobs, volunteer work and daily life to make our community a safe place.

WALK, RUN AND SLIDE TO ELIMINATE DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

INFLUENCERS AT PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS IMMOKALEE

This year is our fifth year recognizing our local community heroes. All local nominations are sent to the state recognition program in July.

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Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them at madd.org/swflnominate.

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However, most unique is the opportunity the event gives to

victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving. Turning their pain and loss into purpose gives them a tangible way to ensure that no one else has to endure life-long tragedy caused by this senseless and 100 % preventable crime.. They walk and run alongside fellow Southwest Florida citizens for a community where there are safe and sober roads and No More Victims.

P HO T O B Y I N S I GH T A E R I A L

Walk Like MADD & 5K presented by Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz P.A. and Suncoast Credit Union is an opportunity to collectively take steps towards a future of No More Victims of drunk, drugged and impaired driving. The 5K is timed for those who register to run while walkers are offered an option for a shorter route. Finisher medals are given to every participant while place medals are awarded to runners based on time in age categories and gender. Walk, Run & Slide... Home Plate Is Waiting For You.

The family-friendly event is at the spring training home of the 2018 World Series Winners - Fenway South.

Activities, celebrity chefs, gourmet coffee, music and more make this 5K unique.

P HO T O B Y C A I T R I N B U R K E

Presenting Sponsors

Friends of MADD

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local blogger to lead a class about journaling and how writing helped her with personal addiction and stress. In March, Joanne Glenn, author of Life and Death: No Coincidences: The Story of Everett Lawrence Glenn will be joining the girls to talk about her healing journey after her son died of alcohol poisoning. The girls will host a luncheon in August to share their influence in the community with VIP guests and teachers. In attendance will be MADD's National President, Helen Witty and State Executive Director, Dave Pinsker as well as victims and survivors and the SWFL team.

P HO T O B Y MA R T I N R . SM I T H

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word ' influencer ' mean the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways . For MADD, the word ' influencer ' refers to a peer to peer group that explores and discusses the risks of underage drinking, how it impacts driving and how to make good decisions both before and after the age of 21. Pace Center: Immokalee Influencers by Lori M. Burke, Executive Director Our Program Specialist, Lauren Harkins, is currently facilitating an Influencers Group at Pace Center for Girls in Immokalee. The group was made possible by a generous grant from the Jordan Ashley Gutheim Foundation through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation "When I first started going to the Pace Center, the girls were shy and reserved. I gave them time because I didn't know their experiences with this subject. Now, the girls are vocal and confident," states Lauren.

Laurens approach is to be inclusive and give the girls an opportunity to direct how they influence

themselves and the people around them. Seamlessly weaving together MADD's mission, Lauren has included healing bracelets in the way the girls become influencers. They make the bracelets and write a heart-felt note of healing to be given to victims.

Learning that the girls enjoy the creative arts for expression, Lauren sought out a

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Dashboard Metrics Driving to Safe & Sober Roads

PREVENTION VICTIM CAPACITY AWARENESS SERVICES FUNDS & PEOPLE

PREVENTION & AWARENESS

VICTIM SERVICES

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JAN YTD

Wolfpacks & Checkpoints

New Victims/Survivors Provided with Services

0

0

1

Law Enforcement Recognition Nominations

12

12

Tie One On For Safety

New Victims/Survivors Provided with On- Going Services

0

8

0

8

Visitors at Tabling Events

515

515

Total Count of Victims/Survivors Provided with Services

9

9

Awareness and Prevention Presentations

270

270

Presentation Survey Results

Total Number of Services Provided to Victims/Survivors

3.8 *

71

3.8 *

71

Victim Impact Panel Education

82

82

VIP Survey Results

9.8

9.8

CAPACITY FUNDS & PEOPLE

JAN YTD

120

Volunteers

120

204

Volunteer Hours

204

3

WLM5K Participants

3

2

WLM5K Teams

2

$8,643

WLM5K Funds Raised

$8,643

* Presentations highest rating = 4 | Victim Impact Panel highest rating = 10

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Notable Dates Driving to Safe & Sober Roads

Walk Like MADD & 5K Committee Meeting

March 5, 2019, 9:30am

DUI WolfPack

March 2, 2019

Victim Impact Panel Lee County

March 6, 2019

Teen Driver Challenge Lee County

March 8, 2019

Kiwanis Club of Naples on the Gulf

March 12, 2019

Red Sox Spring Training Community Corner

March 12, 2019

Victim Impact Panel Charlotte County

March 13, 2019

DUI WolfPack

March 16, 2019

Spring Break Prevention Event FMB

March 19, 2019

Victim Impact Panel Collier County

March 20, 2019

Teen Driver Challenge Collier County

March 21, 2019

Advisory Board Meeting

March 28, 2019

Local Law Enforcement Nominations Close

March 31, 2019

LER Recognition Event Lee County

April 26, 2019

LER Recognition Event Charlotte County

May 4, 2019

LER Recognition Event Collier County

TBD

LER Recognition Event Hendry/Glades Counties

TBD

State Law Enforcement Recognition & Training

July 26-27, 2019

Walk Like MADD & 5K

September 28, 2019

Tie One On For Safety Event

TBD

Victim Tribute Event

TBD

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Community & Event Partners Driving Together to Safe & Sober Roads

PREVENTION & AWARENESS

VICTIM SERVICES

Wolfpacks & Checkpoints

law Enforcement Recognition Nominations

Tie One On For Safety

People Educated Through MADD Presentations

Parents and Youth Educated

Visitors at Tabling Events