MADD Brings Together THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION Residents TO “Forever in Our Hearts”, Candlelight Vigil

03 Aug MADD Brings Together THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION Residents TO “Forever in Our Hearts”, Candlelight Vigil

 *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

— According to the latest statistics, over 1000 people died from impaired driving crashes in the state of California which represents 38% of all traffic fatalities in 2016 — 

WHAT:                Mothers Against Drunk Driving – Southern California Region, cordially invites you to attend the 2019 Victim/Survivor tribute Forever in Our Hearts, Candlelight Vigil.  While fostering hope, the 2019 Victim/Survivor Tribute serves as a time of reflection to remember and honor those who have been killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. We encourage all family, friends, neighbors and community members to come out and support this event.

WHEN:                Sunday, August 04, 2019

2:30pm – 3:00pm Arrival, Refreshments

3:00pm – 4:00pm Candlelight Vigil

WHERE:              Museum of Latin American Art

628 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Free parking at the Museum

VISUALS:            Poem by impaired driving victim Deadra Johnson and Annette Barrera, musical performance by Angie Faustus, and statements from local officials. The program will also include victim speakers, candle lighting at the museum, and families and friends joining together to remember loved ones.

ABOUT MADD:  Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. With the help of those who want a safer future, MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® will end this danger on America’s roads. PowerTalk 21® is the national day for parents to talk with their kids about alcohol, using the proven strategies of Power of Parents® to reduce the risk of underage drinking. And as one of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S., MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every eight minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

CONTACT:           Patricia Rillera, State Executive Director, MADD Southern California

(714) 838-6045 Office / pat.rillera@madd.org

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