MADD New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania

Last week, MADD New York completed a Pilot Program with the New York Police Department Police Academy. The pilot, spearheaded by NY|NJ|PA Regional Program Director Isai Fuentes, NY|NJ|PA Regional Board Member and Nassau County Police Department Retired Inspector Gus Kalin; invited MADD New York to educate cadets on MADD, our important mission, our services, and hearing a personal story of a local impacted Victim. During our 4 session pilot, MADD NY connected with over 400 cadets per session. Law Enforcement is a vital partner in our mission to end Impaired Driving. They are also the first line of contact many of our Victims and families receive after a crash. Educating cadets during their training period about our mission will help them provide valuable information to the communities they will serve about these 100% preventable crimes. A huge thank you to NYPD Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera, NYPD?Highway Patrol Intoxicated Driver Testing Unit - Technical Supervisor: Detective Timothy Kessler, & NYPD Highway Patrol Police Officer Michael Conforti. A huge thank you to New York Victim Speakers: Melissa Wylie and Nicolette Nappi-Franzone. MADD New York has been green lit to continue our program in 2025 and are looking forward to educate the future Police Officers that will work hard to protect our communities. If you are interested in learning how you can have MADD NY|NJ|PA work with your Law Enforcement Agency or Department, contact Regional Program Director Isai Fuentes today: [email protected]. #ImpairedDrivingEndsHere #NYPD #NewYorkCity #LawEnforcement

To all of the victims, survivors and supporters who traveled from near and far to attend the event - thank you. A simple “thank you” doesn’t feel adequate for the energy, love, and determination you brought to this cause. We promise to continue this fight until anti-drunk driving technology is the standard in every new car. We promise to be the voice for those who have been taken or injured by this senseless and 100% preventable crime. We are in awe of all the support we have received in the days following our Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C. So many of you have shared words of encouragement and solidarity, and we are deeply grateful. The HALT Act, which mandates anti-drunk driving technology in all new vehicles, was born out of far too many tragedies and named in honor of the Abbas family. On January 6, 2019, Rana Abbas Taylor’s sister, Rima, her brother-in-law, Issam, and their three beautiful children - Ali, Isabella, and Giselle - were killed by a drunk driver. Their lives, full of love and promise, were stolen in an instant. Their story, and countless others like it, drive our mission every day. We must ensure that their legacies inspire lasting change. We will keep fighting to make this technology a reality - for the Abbas family, for every victim and survivor, and for every one of the lives that must still be saved. Thank you. #MADD #Safety #Advocacy #ThankYou

Last night, 10,000 candles lit up the National Mall, each representing a life that could be saved every year through anti-drunk driving technology enabled by the HALT Drunk Driving Act. It was a powerful moment of unity, remembrance, and action. This message wasn’t just for policymakers—it’s for the automakers who can help make it a reality. Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Tesla, Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company (?????), Stellantis, Volvo Group, Volkswagen Group and all the other automakers who have stood behind the DADSS program. The technology exists, and lives are at stake. The time to act is now. Stand with us to lead the charge and save lives. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and lent their voices to this critical cause. A special thanks to Senator Lujan, Senator Scott, Rep. Dingell, Rep. Lawler, Rep. Kiley, Rep. Tlaib and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy for championing this life-saving effort. An additional special thank you to Senator Dole for being a fierce advocate and attending last nights event. #HALTAct #MADD #Technology

Last night, GHSA stood with MADD amid 10,000 illuminated candles to both remember those killed each year in drunk driving crashes and highlight how many lives can be saved with in-vehicle technology. Drunk driving is a preventable crime that kills or injures someone every 78 seconds. We have the tools to prevent it. It's past time to act. As National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said in a stirring call to action, "We mourn the dead, and we fight like hell for the living."

Please take a moment to listen to this important message from our CEO, Stacey D. Stewart, MBA. Click the link below to sign up for the Advocacy Network, and join us in our fight to end impaired driving. Every voice matters, and we need yours. https://madd.org/advocate/

On November 19th, we’re gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to light up the night with 10,000 candles. These candles will shine not only in remembrance of the lives lost and forever changed by drunk driving but will also symbolize the number of lives that will be saved annually when anti-drunk driving technology is built into new cars. Join the movement and sign up for our advocacy network here https://lnkd.in/dguCwBT7

MADD's official post election statement:

Check out our MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart, MBA, on “The Heart of Giving Podcast” as she shares all things MADD and the great things we are working towards to save lives. #ImpairedDrivingEndsHere

? We’ve got something truly special to share with you? For the past 44 years, so many of you have stood with us, side by side, on the front lines of the fight against impaired driving. Your dedication and passion have made an incredible difference. Now, as we look toward the future, we’ve taken a moment to reflect, and today, we’re excited to share our new guiding principle that will drive our mission forward: Impaired Driving Ends Here. With you, with us, and our collective commitment to create a safer future for everyone. This isn’t business as usual. It’s a fresh, focused strategy to end impaired driving once and for all—but we can’t do it without you. We need your voice, your support, and your involvement. ?? What can you do? Share this message with your community Visit our brand-new site madd.org Get involved in whatever way feels right for you. When we stand united, we can make this commitment a reality. Impaired Driving Ends Here, and we’re just getting started. Are you ready?

We’re taking a short break, but it’s for all the right reasons. Big changes are on the horizon, and we can't wait to share them with you! ?? Stacey D. Stewart, MBA #bigthingscoming?#staytuned?#exciting?#announcement #breakingnews