You are Invited to attend the MADD Calgary chapter's

Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance

remembering those killed or injured by impaired drivers

Saturday, May 26, 2012

7:00 p.m.

Altadore Baptist Church, 4304 – 16 Street S.W.

Candles will be lit to pay tribute to loved ones

A light lunch will follow the service

This year the MADD Calgary Strides for Change event will be held at the McMahon Stadium on Saturday, April 28th from 9AM - Noon.

To walk in this event please fill out pledge form by clicking here. For poster please click here. Contact MADD Calgary for details. Collect pledges or pay just $5 per person to attend this event. Registration will take place at 9AM on Saturday, April 28th prior to the walk.

Be a part of the Strides for Change Walk & Wheelchair event, and join in the fun!

• Something for everyone
• Safety Fair
• Victim Tribute Area
• Food & Refreshments

Support Strides for Change! Be a sponsor, participant or volunteer.
For more details, please contact us:

• Phone: 1‐403‐278‐8081
• Fax: 1‐403‐278‐8891
• Email: info@maddcalgary.ca
• MADD Website: madd.ca
• Strides for Change Website: StridesForChange.ca

 More information about MADD and Strides for Change below.

Strides for Change is MADD Canada’s 5km non‐competitive walk and wheelchair event. The walk offers individuals and corporations the unique opportunity to enhance the health and safety of their communities. The MADD Calgary Chapter has a proven track record of assisting in keeping our roadways safer and for saving lives. Every step taken and pledge received will help raise much needed funds
and heighten awareness of our vital programs and services.

MADD Canada is a non‐profit organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. MADD Canada’s aim is to offer support to the victims, heighten awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, and to save lives and prevent injuries on our roads.

Statistics:

1. On average, just under 4 Canadians are killed and 174 Canadians are injured each
   day due to crashes involving alcohol or drugs.
2. Approximately 75,000 Canadians are impacted by impaired drivers annually.
3. There are an estimated 12.5 million trips of impaired driving each year in Canada.
4. An average of 70,000 charges of impaired driving are laid in a given year.

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Oakville, Ontario, December 28, 2011 – Whether you’re attending New Year’s celebrations or hosting your own holiday party, MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada are asking everyone to make safe and sober driving their number one resolution for 2012.

“New Year’s is a time of hope and new beginnings, so let’s be sure to start it off right,” said MADD Canada National President Denise Dubyk. “With a little planning and effort, we can all make sure no one suffers the tragedy of an impaired driving crash this New Year’s.”

If you’re attending a New Year’s celebration and plan to drink, know how you are getting home. Plan for a cab or public transit, arrange a designated driver or plan to stay over.

If you’re hosting a party, think about how you can help ensure your guests don’t drive impaired. Make sure food and non-alcoholic beverages are available, know who’s going to be driving, have numbers available for taxi companies and be prepared to have intoxicated guests spend the night. Hosts should also take care not to serve or make alcohol available to anyone who is or may be intoxicated, nor should they encourage intoxication by serving extra-strong drinks, double shots or high alcohol content beer.

“Everyone has an important role to play in protecting our communities from impaired driving,” said John O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. “Keep yourself and others safe; take a few minutes before the party starts to plan your ride home.”

“Most alcohol is consumed in private homes or at party functions, rather than at licensed establishments,” Ms. Dubyk said. “So if you’re hosting a party and serving alcohol, know who’s drinking, know how they’re getting home and offer transportation options.”

For more tips for social hosts, as well as information on legal liability when serving alcohol, please see the following pamphlets in the Resource Library on MADD Canada’s web site at www.madd.ca.

• Sobering Thoughts on Safe Partying: A Guide to Avoiding Legal Liability
• Being Sued Can Ruin a Good Party: A Social Host’s Guide
• Alcohol, Teens and Catastrophe: What Every Parent Needs to Know
• Keeping Good Company: An Employer’s Guide

For party hosts looking to add a non-alcoholic beverage option to their menu, MADD Virgin Drinks are now available.   To find out where you can purchase these products, simply log on to canstore.maddvirgindrinks.com. If you can’t get MADD Virgin Drinks at a store near you, these beverages can also be ordered directly online.

About MADD Canada
MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. With volunteer-driven groups in more than 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads.

About Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is one of Canada’s leading producers and distributors of home and auto insurance products. "The Good Hands Network®" enables consumers to contact Allstate Canada through one of 93 community-based Agencies, directly online at www.allstate.ca and through the Customer Contact Centre at 1-800-Allstate. Allstate Canada is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates and has partnered with organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada), Crime Stoppers, United Way and Junior Achievement. In 2010, Allstate Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), created the Allstate All-Canadians program, a mentorship program designed to guide the next generation of Canada’s hockey youth. Learn more about this program at www.allstate.all-canadians.com. To learn more about Allstate Canada, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca or www.allstate.ca.

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For more information, contact:
Denise Dubyk, MADD Canada National President at 403-970-8733
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Media Relations at 905-475-4536

Please see the suggestions that we have for you.

Be the Designated Driver:

• Being the designated driver is a rewarding job. Knowing that you and your loved ones will arrive home safe is a great feeling. Please do make sure that you stick to your plan and if you do drink please have a plan B.
  

Alternative Driving Services:

• We-DD, Phone: 1.403.201.8223, Website: We-DD.com
• Safe Ride Calgary, Phone: 1.403.255.8555, Website: MyDesignatedDriver.com 
• Driving Alternative, Phone: 1.403.216.2630, Website: KeysPlease.net
• Keys Please, Phone: 1.403.255.4800, Website: KeysPlease.net

Taxis:

• There are several Taxi services in Calgary. Please check your local phone listings or click here.
• Another option is to call #TAXI (#8294) from any cell phone. This will put you in direct contact with a taxi company of choice or the first one available. This service guarantees that you will be connect with a cab company.

Calgary Sedan Services:

• There are several sedan services in Calgary. Please check your local phone listings or click here.

Calgary Transit:

• Calgary Transit offer regular transportation throughout the city. For additional information please call Calgary Transit Customer Service at 1.403.262.1000 or click here for Calgary Transits trip planning website.

The Christmas and New Year Season is a time when taxis and alternative driving services are in a pressure situation. Everyone wants to head to a dinner or celebration that starts at the same time. Everyone wants to go home at the same time. Please plan ahead.  If you have a set time to be picked up, please, stick with that time. Be patient.  It is their goal to get you home safe.