July 2020 e-newsletter

Annual MADD Law Enforcement Awards

Due to the evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, MADD Virginia has made the difficult decision to not host in-person Law Enforcement Awards ceremonies this year. However we will still be acknowledging the lifesaving work of Virginia’s officers by soliciting winners from departments, distributing plaques to those winners, and recognizing them VIRTUALLY with an all-day recognition event on our MADD Virginia Facebook page on Wednesday, September 30th. Nomination forms have been emailed to all agencies that have participated in the past. If your agency did not receive a nomination form by email, or would like to participate for the first time, let us know at LERVirginia@madd.org or (804)353-7121 x 5153.

Pictured above: Top Fundraiser – Corporal Craig Jones, Henrico Police Department and Top Law Enforcement Fundraising Team-Henrico Police Department. Shown are Sgt. Middlebrook, Officer Jennings, Corporal Jones, Officer Bolinger, and Officer Hostetler

 

Congratulations and Thank you…

WALK Like MADD- Richmond Top Fundraisers!

The Richmond WALK was held virtually on April 4th, 2020. The deadline for fundraising was extended to July 5th. The results are:

Top Fundraiser: Corporal Craig Jones, Henrico County Police Department

Top Law Enforcement Fundraising Team: Henrico County Police Department

Top Business Fundraising Team:  Richmond Ford

Top Friends and Family Fundraising Team: Vanessa Haislip- Team Melissa

Thank You and Goodbye to Jamie Jarrard!

MADD VA Program Coordinator Jamie Jarrad has accepted a new position and will be leaving us this month. Among her duties, Jamie was the heart and brains behind our MADD VA social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. We will miss her and wish her the best in her new job!

Weds. August 12th, 19th, 26th (select one) 1-1:45pm – “Impaired Driving in Virginia” –  Zoom presentation. FREE! Learn about impaired driving trends in Virginia. To register contact cristi.cousins@madd.org

 

Sun. August 16th, 1-3pm- Returning to "Normal" - Virtual Grief Workshop. Presented by the Living Legacy Foundation (LLF).  Register by August 12th  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/returning-to-normal-registration-105556789198.   This free virtual workshop is geared toward individuals ages 15+ who are looking to integrate a major loss into their life in a healthy way. Through educational and supportive discussion, LLF will focus on understanding grief, common reactions, managing stress, communicating needs with others, and exploring aspects of self-care. This workshop is NOT co-facilitated with MADD. It is open to all grievers.

 

Thurs. August 27th 12:00pm, Volunteer Orientation via Zoom! Thinking about volunteering for MADD but want to learn more? Current MAAD volunteer who would like a refresher? Contact cristi.cousins@madd.org

 

Sat. August 29th 10am, Volunteer Orientation via Zoom! Thinking about volunteering for MADD but want to learn more? Current MAAD volunteer who would like a refresher?  Contact cristi.cousins@madd.org

 

Weds. September 30 - Law Enforcement Award Recognition event on MADD VA Facebook

 

October 31 –Virtual Walk Like MADD- Northern Virginia

Impaired Driving Crashes in the News

6/7/20 Mercedes Diane Scales, 24 – Passenger, Montgomery County

6/11/20  Keith Anderson, 39 – Driver,  Frederick County

 

6/19/20  Alejandro Mayhew, 23 – Driver, Halifax County

 

6/22/20 Andrew Riley, 53 – Driver, Fairfax County

 

6/27/20 Andrew Barker, 31 – Driver, Virginia Beach

 

6/27/20 Timothy Brown, II, 50 – Driver, Nelson County

 

6/29/20  Zachary Carter, 22 – Passenger,  Frederick County

 

 6/30/20 Chaz Wendt, 29  Driver, and Floyd Burkhammer, 69, Pedestrian, Chesterfield County

 

7/3/20 Donny Hawks, 52 – Driver, Carroll County

 

7/4/20 Christopher Lee King, 18 – Passenger, James City County

 

9 People including 4-Year-Old Killed over Fourth of July Holiday

 

7/14/20 Jordan Brown,26, Driver  and Logan Hayes, 19, Passenger, Orange County

 

7/15/20  Benjamin F. Northern, 87 - Driver – Lancaster County

 

7/15/20 Andrew Garland, 61 – Driver, Leroy Smith, 52 – Passenger, Fauquier County

 

7/16/20  Gracie Leann Dimit, 20 , Passenger, Washington County

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