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Organization President Gets Set To Walk Like MADD
W By Alex Otte, national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving hen I was 13 years
guidance and accompani- ment through the criminal justice system, referrals to resources, access to materi- als on victimization topics, and connections with other victims. A candlelight vigil is held in December for victims and their loved ones.
visiting Hawai‘i for the first time. Ocean and road safe- ty are so important in these beautiful islands.
eliminate drunk driving. We are looking forward to shar- ing this event, the waterfront park and the MADD Victim Memorial with you. Register or donate at walklikemadd. org/hawaii.
old, I was run over
by a drunk boater. I suffered severe lifelong in- juries that include a traumat- ic brain injury, a broken neck and the loss of my right leg. I came to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) be- cause I wanted to be the last little girl this would ever hap- pen to. Twelve years later, I know I am not. Because of the supportive services provided by MADD, I know that none
MADD Hawai‘i has an ac- tive public policy committee, an annual public awareness campaign, Tie One On for Safety, an underage drinking program, and opportunities to join our traffic safety partners at sign-waving events and so- briety checkpoints.
I am in the 50th state to share my personal story, em- phasize the importance of not drinking and driving (wheth- eritbeacarorboat),and share how you can educate your keiki.
I am also hosting a pre- sentation about preventing underage drinking on Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. You can register for the on- line event at tinyurl.com/ AOtteUADZoomPresenta- tion.
of us should feel alone. MADD Hawai‘i has been serving victims of impaired driving crashes since 1984. Its certified victim advocates provide emotional support,
Karlotta Carvalho, whose son Waika was killed by a drunken driver in 2009, is pictured here with her grandchildren. PHOTO COURTESY MADD
As the national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driv- ing,itisanhonorformetobe
Please join me on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Kaka‘ako Water- front Park for the Hawai‘i Walk Like MADD, a 5K fam- ily-friendly event. After two years of no in-person walks, we are thrilled to be gathering together. This is our signature fundraising event to help raise awareness and funds to
If you have been the victim of impaired driving, you can contact a MADD victim ad- vocate in Hawai‘i at 808-532- 6233 or 24/7 at 877-MADD- HELP.
ANNUAL EDUCATION FAIR
Meet with admissions teams from 50+ private schools
Saturday, September 10 10:00am - 2:00pm Hawai‘i Convention Center Room 316ABC
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Hawai‘i Association of
Independent Schools’ (HAIS)
Education Fair offers a lineup
of independent schools and
guest speakers, giving parents
a unique and free opportunity
to have all their education
questions answered in a
central location. Breakout session topics will include Kindergarten and Elementary School Admissions, SSAT testing and Applying to Private Schools and Financial Aid: Affording Private School.
Highlights:
• Interactive booths with 50+ private schools
• Meet preschool through high school
admissions teams
• Inquire about entry requirements
• Informative breakout sessions
• Keiki activities and hands-on learning
experiences
Learn More at www.hais.us