MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada’s mission is to stop impaired driving. They support victims of this violent crime.
MADD Canada’s Fast Facts
MADD Canada is on a mission. Stop impaired driving and support victims of this violent crime.
Over 100 chapters and community leaders and 7,500 volunteers across Canada deliver our programs and services.
Project Red Ribbon is part of Canada’s longest running public awareness program. Every year, one million red ribbons and one million car decals are distributed across Canada.
And 730,000 visits to our website every year, for a total of over 4,450,000 page views!
Over 400,000 pieces of mail sent each year to donors and supporters.
And over 1 million students in Grades 7 to 12 see our School Assembly Program annually.
Our work has programs for victims and survivors. We provide public awareness, and legal research. Chapters and Community Leaders, youth, and anti-impaired driving technology ensure capably compassionate care..
Alcohol and/or drug-related motor vehicle crashes occur every day. Hundreds of Canadians are injured and up to four will lose their lives.
And the impact is huge! 65,000 Canadians are impacted in some way by impaired drivers. Every year.
Cannabis and impaired driving
Recent legislation around legal use of cannabis has some Canadians worried about impaired driving. Should we have concerns? How might we manage use to ensure safety for all? MADD has some helpful direction on this. Check them out!
Or, you can find them on Twitter at @MADDonline.
Are you a victim of impaired driving?
MADD is at the ready to support, resource, and come alongside you. You are not alone. Visit their website and search, “Victim/Survivor Information Request Form“. This will connect you to caring volunteers who can begin a supportive process with you.
‘Want to help? MADD gets an A
MADD IS PROUD TO BE ON THE FINANCIAL POST’S ANNUAL LIST OF CANADA’S MOST EFFICIENT AND ACCOUNTABLE CHARITIES. With an “A” rating, they are just one of 23 groups to get on this list! Add your car, truck, SUV, van, or motorcycle gift to this sturdy work.