September 2020 e-newsletter

MADD Cannabis Report: America’s Perception of Consumption and Road Risk
Did you know 41% of Americans think that driving under the influence of marijuana is safer than driving under the influence of alcohol? Or that 1 in 8 adults admit to driving within 2 hours of consuming marijuana?

MADD serves drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors every day. We want them to know that we are working hard to stop these senseless and 100 percent preventable crimes. A critical step in this battle is understanding Americans’ attitudes and awareness toward marijuana, laws regulating its use, and the risks of consuming and driving.

In February 2020, MADD commissioned IPSOS, a global leader in market research, to conduct a nationwide study of adults 18 and older. These findings will guide us toward solutions that will honor those we could not save and lead us to a nation of NO MORE VICTIMS ® Read the full report here.

Calendar

9/30/20 - There has been a change to the MADD Law Enforcement Awards on MADD VA Facebook! September 30
will be the kickoff with messages from our sponsors and the names of all winning officers posted by Region. Submitted pictures of winning officers will be posted from September 30 throughout October.

10/15/20 12-1 pm OR 10/17/20 10-11 am. Thinking about volunteering for MADD VA? Join us for a Mini Volunteer Orientation via zoom. Contact cristi.cousins@madd.org to register.

Teachers and Parents - At Your Convenience!
Power of Youth Underage drinking prevention presentations for middle/high school-aged youth audiences FREE and on-demand via Zoom. Contact cristi.cousins@madd.org to schedule. View the Youth Handbook online here!

10/31/20 – Walk Like MADD!
How it works…
Participants register to walk virtually on October 31 and then walk/run that morning wherever you can - in your neighborhood, at a park, or on a treadmill. Walk with your family, friends, and coworkers - anyone and everyone! However, you can practice safe social distancing based on your community's regulations!

Once registered, participants will receive social media messaging leading up to the event that includes event messaging, highlights, ways of honoring a loved one, and special sponsor spotlight. On the morning of the event, MADD will kick off the event on Facebook at 9 am with special opening remarks. Throughout the morning, participants are encouraged to post their selfies, team photos, videos, etc. to the event page! At noon, MADD will close the event, announce winners, and recognize sponsors.
Register or donate at www.walklikemadd.org/virginia
Raise funds ~ Earn Prizes!
For each MADD Milestone met *teams will receive
$250 - Ten (10) White Luminary Bags with Tea Light candles to place on your porch or sidewalk the evening of the event
$500 - Ten (10) Walk Like MADD VIRGINIA Water bottles
$1,000 - Five (5) Walk Like MADD VIRGINIA Yard Signs to personalize with the name and/or photo of who you are walking for to place in your yard leading up to the event

*Arrangements will be made with Team Captains to deliver the MADD Milestones, and they will then distribute to team members. To guarantee MADD Milestones items, all milestones must be met 2 weeks before the event to ensure timely delivery before the event. Teams that meet the MADD Milestones after the 2-week deadline will receive the items based on availability.

Impaired Driving Stories in the News
8/27/20 Nicolas Faircloth, 16, Albemarle County
8/30/20 Charlotte Gingerelli, 43, Augusta County
9/1/20 Henrico Police Lt Receives DUI
9/2/20 Man sentenced for marijuana DUI after boy, 5, died in crash
9/2/20 George Lee, 56, Culpeper County
9/3/20 Manheim Vincente-Candelerio, 24, Frederick County
9/5/20 Kelvin Thompson, 36, Westmoreland County
9/7/20 Nicolas Ruble, 31, Roanoke City
9/13/20 Siraj Mohammad, 30, Prince William County
Florida Man Sentenced in Virginia Beach Drunk Driving Crash
9/20/20 Accused Drunk Driver had Child in Car
9/20/20 Driver Sentenced in Loudoun for Killing Jogger- BAC .216
9/23/20 Sharon Dorton, 62, Wise County

MADD Around VA

Volunteers Lisa Black and Kristine Villatoro recording their stories for the MADD/NHTSA National Roll Call Project.

MADD VA at the Chesterfield County National Night Out Kick-Off. We were visited by Chelsea Longbottom, Mrs. Chesterfield 2021!

Did You know that there is a victim support library available on MADD’s website? You can print copies of any of our excellent victim support publications in English or Spanish. #NoMoreVictims