MADD Canada’s 29th annual Project Red Ribbon campaign to promote sober driving throughout the holiday season is underway. Running from November 1st to January 2nd, the campaign raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, particularly during the holiday season when social calendars are full and the risk of impaired driving is high.

Red ribbons are distributed to Canadians to tie on their vehicles, keychains, purses, briefcases or backpacks as a symbol of their commitment to always drive sober. The symbolic ribbons also serve as a tribute to the thousands of Canadians who are killed and injured in impairment-related crashes each year.

This year’s Project Red Ribbon campaign features the story of Dean “DJ” Hancock, a young man from Sudbury, Ontario who was killed by an impaired driver in August 2014, while on his way home from a hockey try-out.

“With DJ’s tragic story, and the stories of so many other victims and survivors of impaired driving as our motivation, MADD Canada volunteers will be out in force this holiday season, handing out red ribbons and reminding people about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving,” said MADD Canada National President Patricia Hynes-Coates, whose stepson Nicholas Coates was killed by an impaired driver in 2013.

To stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime.

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Project Red Ribbon Winds Its Way Across Country To Promote Sober Driving

MADD Canada officially kicked off Project Red Ribbon season with a national launch in Sudbury, Ontario at the Big Nickel Hockey Tournament with the family of Dean “DJ” Hancock. DJ’s mom Kim, dad Dean and sister Jaymie-Lyne joined MADD Canada, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, and special guests including: Member of Provincial Parliament for Sudbury, The Honourable Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy; Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger; Sudbury Police Chief Paul Pedersen; OPP Traffic and Marine Inspector Scott Hlady; Greater Sudbury Fire and Paramedic Services Deputy Chief Aaron Archibald; Action Sudbury Chair Ron Roy; and Impact 621’s Corrine Williamson and Jocelyne Philippe. Many thanks to MADD Sudbury Community Leader Peggy Meigs for her partnership and support with our national Project Red Ribbon launch.

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Together with key campaign sponsors Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, Irving Oil, #TAXI / The Ride, BMO Financial Group, CTL Corp., McLeod Safety and RTL-Westcan Group of Companies, and many road safety and police partners around the country, MADD Canada is urging Canadians to make this holiday season free from impaired driving crashes.

Allstate Canada has been a sponsor of Project Red Ribbon since the campaign’s inception 29 years ago. This year, the corporation made Project Red Ribbon part of their annual “Take Your Child To Work Day”. For more, see Page 4.

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Project Red Ribbon In The NewsMADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon received extensive news coverage at the beginning of November as the national and numerous local launch events were held. A special thank you to Bell Media and its Breakfast Television and Morning Live shows for welcoming representatives on to talk about the campaign. The various news articles and television segments can be viewed on the Project Red Ribbon page of the MADD Canada web site at madd.ca.

Landmarks Light Up Red For Sober Driving AwarenessIn honour of Project Red Ribbon, landmarks around the country lit up red, including Toronto’s CN Tower and 3D Toronto Sign (November 1), Edmonton’s High Level Bridge (November 4), Niagara Falls (December 4), Welland Bridge (December 4) and Renaud Park in Joliette, Quebec (all of November).

How To Get Your Red RibbonRed ribbons are available through the MADD Canada web site at madd.ca, through local Chapters and Community Leaders, through Allstate Canada offices across the country and through participating sponsors and coin box partners. For the full list of partners, please visit the Project Red Ribbon page at madd.ca

Support Project Red Ribbon With a DonationThose who wish to support Project Red Ribbon financially can donate through MADD Canada’s web site. A text donation option is also available for cell phone users; simply text “MADD” to 45678 to donate $5. The one-time donation is added to the user’s cell phone bill.

Thanks To Our SponsorsMADD Canada thanks its national 2016 Project Red Ribbon sponsors for their generous support: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, Irving Oil, #TAXI / The Ride, BMO Financial Group, CTL Corp., McLeod Safety and RTL Westcan Group of Companies.

Thanks also to our coin box partners: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, Andersons Liquor, British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch, Calgary Co-operative Association Limited, Hasty Market Corp., LCBO, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, NB Liquor, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, Northwest Territories Liquor Commission, Panera Bread (Toronto West), Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, and Yukon Liquor Corporation.

Renaud Park in Joliette, Quebec lit up red in support of Project Red Ribbon for the entire month of November.

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The Simple Yet Powerful Symbolism of Our Red RibbonAs i look at the simplicity of MADD Canada’s red ribbon, i think of the powerful symbol it represents, and the complexity of its meaning. That simple red ribbon represents my step-son, nicholas and all victims of impaired driving. i close my eyes and i see the devastation that this 100% preventable crime has inflicted on so many of us. i shed a tear as i remember the many faces of the loved ones i have met at our national Conference for Victims of impaired Driving since losing nicholas.

Each of us has become part of a club to which no one wants to belong. I see the sacrifices that every injured person must endure as they struggle through each day and as they mourn who they used to be. Yet through all this devastation and hurt, I see hope and strength that together we can end impaired driving.

On November 1, I had the pleasure of attending our 29th National Project Red Ribbon launch in Sudbury, Ontario. This year’s campaign features

the image and story of Dean “DJ”Hancock, a young man who was returning home from a hockey try-out when he was killed by an impaired driver.

At that event, I saw a reflection of myself and my family. I stood by helpless and the tears flowed as I watched DJ’s mom, Kim, his dad, Dean and sister, Jaymie-Lyne stand together, holding each other as Kim described that devastating day when her precious son lost his life. Like so many before him, DJ’s life was ripped away because a person made a selfish choice to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired.

I relived my own nightmare of the day we lost Nicholas, and I remembered the promise I made

to him. The promise that I would find a way to stop impaired driving. I thought of all the tears, heartache, hard work and determination it takes for a family to find a new normal and to move forward each day. It was then I vowed, once again, to work harder, and be more diligent on your behalf. On behalf of Nicholas, DJ and all victims and their families.

As I think about the victims of this senseless crime and all those who are still broken from their loss, we must stand together, strong. We must ensure that each victim will always have an identity; that they will continue to live within our memories and our hearts; that we provide a voice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.

So, as we head into this holiday season, let us all remember our loved ones and honour their memories by speaking their names and telling their stories. Please join me and my family this holiday season to light a candle that will honour those who are no longer with us, those who are injured and all of us who are left behind. Together we are stronger, together we will win this fight against impaired driving.

Happy Holidays to you and your families, stay strong, and know we are sending our love and strength your way.

Patricia Hynes-Coates National President

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Allstate Canada Puts a Charitable Spin on ‘Take Our Kids to Work Day’ every november, Allstate Canada supports the ‘Take our Kids to Work Day’ initiative by offering employees’ children the opportunity to spend a day in the office and learn more about their parent or guardian’s career, while being introduced to different lines of the business and various roles in the organization.

“Since giving back to the community is such an important part of our corporate culture at Allstate, we like to share this with the students

in addition to showing them things like how our claims team works,” says Adrianne Sullivan-Campeau, Vice-President Human Resources, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. “As MADD Canada is one of our most important and our longest standing sponsorship initiatives, we dedicate a portion of the day to educating the kids about our partnership and MADD Canada’s mission and purpose. We also get them involved in Project Red Ribbon by having them come together to help us prepare our annual campaign mail-outs for customers.”

In addition to the great feeling that comes with giving back and being part of such an important cause, the students have the opportunity to earn one hour of community service towards their high school community involvement requirement.

Allstate Canada has always encouraged employees to donate their time and energy to helping MADD Canada, in addition to other worthwhile causes. It’s a passion they hope to instill in this next generation.

Grade 9 students at Allstate Canada’s ”Take Our Kids to Work Day” putting together Project Red Ribbon mail-outs.

MADD Canada’s National Conference for Victims of Impaired Driving To Be Held in April MADD Canada’s 2017 National Conference for Victims of Impaired Driving will be held in Toronto from April 28-30. The National Candlelight Vigil will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 29. The conference features keynote presentations and workshops that provide support, help and coping strategies to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one or who themselves have been injured in an impaired driving crash. For more information, contact the Victim Services Manager in your Region  (see Page 5 for phone numbers) or Ardene Vicioso at avicioso@madd.ca. The deadline for registration is March 10, 2017.

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Party Guest or Party Host, MADD Canada Has Tips To Help Keep Everyone Safe Whether you’re the party guest or the party host this holiday season, there is lots you can do to help prevent impaired driving.

Party Guests: If you are going to an event or club, or just attending quiet celebrations with family and friends, always have a plan in place if you are going to be drinking:

• Take a cab or public transit.

• Arrange for a designated driver.

• Plan to spend the night.

Party Hosts: If you are hosting a party, think about how you can ensure your guests don’t drive impaired:

• Make sure you have food and non-alcoholic/low alcoholic beverages available. (Check out the MADD Virgin Drinks option, featured on Page 14.)

• Serve drinks yourself, rather than have guests serve themselves, so you can monitor how much your guests have been drinking.

•Don’t serve alcohol to anyone who is intoxicated.

• Know how your guests are getting home and who is driving. Use #TAXI / The Ride or other transportation services to arrange rides for guests and be prepared to have intoxicated guests spend the night.

• Stop serving alcohol long before you expect the party to break up.

• Keep track of your own alcohol consumption.The more you drink, the more difficult it will be for you to anticipate problems, supervise the event and intervene to avoid potential problems.

Planning some sober driving options only takes a little bit of time and it can prevent a tragedy.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

Support for Victims and Survivors Throughout the Difficult Holiday Season

Holidays can be a difficult time for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Chanukah, Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s celebrations and other special days are filled with traditions and memories. MADD Canada’s Holidays and Hope brochure offers some suggestions to help victims/survivors cope with these and other difficult times.

The brochure is available on our web site at www.madd.ca/media/docs/holiday_and_hope.pdf. Emotional support is also available through many of our local Chapters, and through our regional Victim

Support lines:

gillian Phillips, Western Region (MB, SK, AB, BC, YT, NWT) at 1-866-461-4077

steve sullivan, Ontario Region at 1-866-876-5224

Marie Claude Morin, Québec Region at 1-877-392-6233

gloria Appleby, Atlantic Region (NS, NB, PE, NL) at 1-866-381-8310

We are just a phone call away. Our best wishes for a peaceful and comforting holiday season.

RTL-Westcan Decals Honour Victims, Raise Awarenessin addition to its role as a lead sponsor of MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program and Project Red Ribbon campaign, RTL-Westcan group of Companies’ innovative awareness efforts are bringing the sober driving message to millions of motorists throughout Western Canada and ontario.

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New decals on RTL-Westcan vehicles will feature impaired driving victim Danille Kerpan.

In 2012, the bulk transport company which operates in Western Canada, the Northwest Territories and Ontario, began putting decals with a powerful anti-impaired driving message on its fleet of truck trailers. The decals display the name and photo of a victim of impaired driving and messaging that encourages motorists to call 911 if they suspect a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The first decals, placed on 40 trailers in 2012, featured the name and photo of Mike Knox, an Alberta teenager killed by an impaired driver in 1999. In 2013, 40 new decals were added to trailers, telling the story of Keisha Trudel, a teen from Fort Smith, NWT, who was killed in an impaired driving crash in 2008. In 2014, 40 decals were introduced featuring the story of Brad and Krista Howe, a husband and wife who were killed by an impaired driver in 2010. They left behind five young children. With hundreds of trucks and drivers, the trailers provide a unique, effective and ongoing way of delivering a life-saving message to thousands of motorists every day. The response has been tremendous. The company has received countless messages, photos, and phone calls from people who see the trailers and are moved to contact them. Some people share their own stories of family members, friends, colleagues or acquaintances who were injured or killed by an impaired driver, while others simply want to say thank you. Now, RTL-Westcan is proud to continue its impactful awareness initiative with a new decal, to be introduced in the spring of 2017. The new decal features the name and photo of Danille Kerpan, a 25-year-old Saskatchewan woman who was killed by an impaired driver in 2014. The decals will be added to 40 trailers, further expanding the sober driving and Call 911 message. Danille’s photo and the message will be especially important and poignant in Saskatchewan, which is one of the jurisdictions with highest rates of impaired driving in the country. RTL-Westcan believes that Danille’s story, the stories of other victims of impaired driving, and the loss and grief experienced by their loved ones, serves as a powerful reminder to everyone on the roads about the importance of sober driving. By sharing their stories, RTL-Westcan is helping to prevent future tragedies and ensure that the victims of impaired driving are never forgotten.

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First Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary AwardedMADD Canada is pleased to announce Jordan McCool-Morin as the first recipient of the Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership bursary.

The $8,000 bursary is named in memory of Louise Twerdy, a former National President and Chapter Services Manager (Western Region) for MADD Canada. Louise passed away in 2014 following a courageous battle against cancer. The bursary will be awarded to one student each year who aspires to the same leadership, dedication and compassion for which Louise was so well-respected and loved. In 2008, Jordan’s mother and grandmother were killed in an impairment-related crash in Manitoba. His father and sister were injured. Jordan was following in the vehicle behind and witnessed the crash. He was just 16 at the time. Jordan is currently studying at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and also dedicates some of his time to volunteering with MADD Toronto.

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Jordan McCool-Morin accepts the first Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary from MADD Canada Outgoing National President Angeliki Souranis and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Murie at MADD Canada’s National Leadership Conference in September.

Louise Twerdy’s family honoured Conference delegates with special stories about Louise and introduced the first-ever Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary. From left to right, Louise’s sister, Dianne Bélanger; brother-in-law, Guy Bélanger; husband Brian; and stepson Brandon.

In addition to the Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary, five other bursaries of $4,000 were awarded to: Étiene Fortier, Brayden Hearne, Ashley MacInnes, Jeremy O`Dell, and Hilary Renwick.

The MADD Canada Bursary Fund is for Canadian students who have themselves been severely injured, or who have had an immediate family member (mother, father, legal guardian, sister or brother) killed or severely injured in an impaired-related crash, and who are pursuing any full-time, post-secondary educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education.

The application deadline for MADD Canada’s 2017-2018 bursary competition is May 31, 2017. See the Youth Bursary Fund page at madd.ca for more information and an application form.

Project Red Ribbon donation boxes will be displayed at LCBO checkout counters until December 31. As part of LCBO’s annual Giving Back In Our Community campaign, customer service representatives will also invite patrons to add a $2, $5 or $10 donation to their purchase to benefit MADD Canada.

The funds raised support the production and delivery of MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program to educate students about the risks of impaired driving. With motor vehicle crashes being the leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and more than half of those crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs, it is crucial to have a dialogue with youth about the dangers of impaired driving and provide them the knowledge and tools to make safe and sober driving decisions.

Thanks to LCBO’s Giving Back In Our Community campaign, MADD Canada can deliver its School Assembly Program to approximately 500,000 Ontario students each year, at no cost to the students or the schools.

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LCBO Donation Campaign Raises Funds for

School Assembly ProgramFrom november 27 until December 31, ontario residents and visitors can help support MADD Canada and its School Assembly Program by making a donation at any of the more than 657 LCbo stores across the province.

“As a socially responsible community-minded retailer, LCBO is pleased to partner with MADD Canada and a variety of other worthy causes through the Giving Back In Our Community fundraising program,” says LCBO President & CEO George Soleas. “Through the generosity of LCBO customers and the support of our staff, we help improve the lives of countless Ontarians and make a difference in communities across Ontario.”

MADD Canada thanks the public for its support when shopping at their local LCBO store from November 27 – December 31.

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MADD Central Okanagan hosted its third annual Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance on October 23rd to honour victims of alcohol and drug-related crashes, and to show support for survivors and family members. About 40 people gathered to share stories of profound loss and messages of hope. Thank you to the many families and friends who attended the ceremony. Pictured here (left to right): Mary Goorevitch, Kim Acton, Cameron McDermid and MADD Central Okanagan President Joe Williams.

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Student Survey Shows Impact of School Assembly Programyouth who see MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program come away with effective and lasting knowledge about the dangers and impact of impaired driving, a new student survey has shown.

MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program presents students with information and best practices to help them understand the issue of alcohol and/or drug-impaired driving. Following the 2015-2016 School Assembly Program, titled 24 Hours, Environics Research Group conducted a survey of 6,548 students to assess the program’s effectiveness in influencing students’ attitudes and behaviours around alcohol and/or drug consumption and driving. A follow-up survey was completed by 846 students three months later to track how opinions and behaviours may have changed in that time.

The survey results indicate that MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program continues to be impactful and informative.

• The majority of students (87%) said it is not okay to drink any amount before driving.

• After watching the program, most students agreed that serious consequences could occur if they drank and drove, including getting into a car crash (89%), getting injured or killed (88%), harming relationships with family (85%), the police finding out (84%) and harming relationships with friends or social lives (76%). In the follow-up survey, these levels remained the same or slightly higher, indicating the messages have a lasting effect.

• Immediately following the presentation, 75% said they always plan how to get home after parties where drinking or drugs was involved. In the follow-up survey, that increased to 82%.

• The survey results show that attitudes towards marijuana remain a challenge. While most students understood that smoking marijuana would impair a driver’s abilities, they perceived it to be less impairing than other drugs such as cocaine or ecstasy.

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On September 17th – 19th, MADD Nanaimo hosted a concession stand and information booth at the Cumberland Fire Department’s BC Fire Rescue Auto Extrication competition. Nine teams of six firefighters from Vancouver Island and the Mainland competed to extricate people from vehicles in simulated crash scenarios. Chapter volunteers had a great time supporting first responders and meeting so many fantastic new friends in the community. Pictured here (left to right): Jasmine Bussiere, Dawn Cook and Jeremy Cook.

MADD Edmonton launched its Project Red Ribbon campaign at Edmonton City Hall on November 4th, with special guests including: Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knetch, representatives from Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and RTL-Westcan Group of Companies, Public Education Officer Alex Campbell and many Chapter volunteers. High Level Bridge in Edmonton was lit up in red on Nov 4th in support of the campaign launch, and CTV Morning Live featured an interview with Chapter President Jason Hills and Victim Services Manager (Western Region) Gillian Phillips about the holiday sober driving campaign.

MADD Kimberley/Cranbrook hosted its 5th Annual Grocery Bagging event on Oct 12th at Overwaitea Foods. Mayor Don McCormick, firefighters, RCMP, ambulance personnel and members of the community helped out bagging groceries, and the first 200 customers received a free cloth shopping bag donated by Overwaitea. A special thank you the staff from Overwaitea for the help, food, beverage and other donations, and to Mayor McCormick, Kimberley Fire Dept, Kimberly Dynamiters, Janet “JJ” Johanson from Bears eatery and the fantastic volunteers who helped make this day a success.

MADD Manitoba Chapters and Community Leaders officially unveiled the Manitoba Provincial Monument on August 28th at Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery. This beautiful black granite monument features the names of impaired driving victims in Manitoba, and will give families, friends and the general public a special place to remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives as a result of this terrible crime. A special thank you goes out to Glen Eden Funeral Home for their generous support.

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MADD Prince Albert hosted its annual Project Red Ribbon launch event on November 4th at the Art Hauser Centre. Joining the Chapter to launch its holiday sober driving campaign were: Sgt. Travis Willie; Sgt. Lyle Korczak; Fire Chief Jason Everitt; Lyle Karasiuk; Police Chief Troy Cooper; and The Honourable Joe Hargrave, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance. Special thanks to them and to Mike Scissons and the Prince Albert Raiders, for all their support and help to make this event such a success.

MADD Halton Region unveiled their memorial pergola in Nottinghill Park in Oakville on October 2nd. This memorial pergola will be a special place for victims/survivors of impaired driving and the community to visit, remember and reflect. Thanks to the Chapter for all their hard work and dedication. Here, members of the Chapter Board of Directors and special guests officially open the memorial pergola with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

MADD Hamilton thanks the DeGroote School of Business / McMaster University and a very special group of 1st year MBA students who won $5,000 for the Chapter as part of their “Pitching in for Charity” event/assignment. This three-week challenge requires each 1st year MBA student group to select a charity with whom they would like to partner and create a pitch that answers the question “What would your charity do with the $5,000?”

MADD Winnipeg is excited to partner with Royal Manitoba Yacht Club (RMYC) to raise awareness about boating safety with new Report Impaired Boaters signs. Several have been installed at prominent locations on the RMYC property and will bring positive awareness and messaging when boating season starts up again next year.

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MADD Ottawa thanks the Ottawa International Airport for their continued support. From November 1 - December 31, airport visitors and staff will have an opportunity to make a donation to MADD Ottawa.

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MADD Canada’s Community Leaders in Quebec have been active promoting our Project Red Ribbon campaign. On November 1, MADD Lanaudière launched its Project Red Ribbon campaign at Joliette Art Museum. Special guests included representatives from the campaign’s sponsors and many local victims. Thanks to the support of the City of Joliette, Renaud Park was illuminated in red the whole month of November, a first in Quebec (see picture on page 2). MADD Beauce promoted Project Red Ribbon by hosting a booth on November 4 in Place Beauceville and MADD Ville de Québec did the same for a full weekend in Les Promenades Beauport on November 19 and 20. Great people, great awareness and great support from those communities!

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On an overcast afternoon in October, family and friends gathered for the annual commemorative ceremony of the MADD Burin Peninsula Monument. The ceremony honours those from Marystown and surrounding communities who have been injured or killed by an impaired driver. National President Patricia Hynes-Coates spoke about the significance of the memorial service, and the mission of MADD Canada. Among those in attendance were Members of the Provincial Legislature, Mark Browne and Carol Ann Haley. Following the unveiling at the Monument and dedication of the three names added for 2016, guests proceeded to Community Hall for the Candlelight Ceremony of Hope and Remembrance followed by presentations and refreshments.

MADD Bay of Fundy NS held its annual Fall Jam Session at the Alyesford District Lions Club in November. Local musicians came out for a night of music and entertainment, in support of the volunteers. Tickets sold on a beautiful basket put together by Marilyn Butt, and the 50/50 draw helped raise funds for the Chapter. The Music Jam has been a great success for the past several years, A fun night was had by all who come out to enjoy the local talent.

The newly-expanded MADD Kent Northumberland is pleased to welcome members from the Miramichi area. After a very successful town hall meeting, resulting in several new volunteers joining the Chapter Board, plans are well underway for future events. This enthusiastic group have wasted no time in organizing sobriety check points with the Miramichi City Police, a Project Red Ribbon launch and participated in the annual Parade of Lights.

MADD Central PEI Board Members have taken a very creative approach to recognizing first responders in their area. The Chapter has produced a calendar for 2017 featuring scenes from activities conducted by Fire Departments in Hunter River, North Rustico, New London, North Shore, Kinkora, Kensington and Borden Carlton. Calendars are currently available from any member of the MADD Central PEI Chapter.

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Monthly Giving Benefits Donors and CharitiesIt’s no surprise that charitable organizations love monthly-giving programs. Monthly donations have tremendous benefits for charities; they are less expensive, require less administrative resources; and allow for more effective planning and budgeting for mission-related projects and initiatives.

But monthly giving is a highly beneficial option for donors too. For the many Canadians who make their charitable donations at year-end, monthly giving takes the anxiety and rush out of the mix. You can take your time deciding which charities to support in this manner, and you never have to worry about that year-end charitable tax receipt deadline. It’s also easier on the pocketbook, because your donation can be broken down into monthly payments, rather than one lump sum. You’ll feel good giving all-year round and avoid the post-holiday cash crunch.

Start the New Year off right and take the anxiety out of charity giving – consider joining MADD Canada’s monthly donor program now.

Add Alcohol-Free MADD Virgin Drinks to Your Holiday Guest and Gift Lists! The busiest time of the year for entertaining is fast approaching, a time when family and friends unite and celebrate. It is also a time of year when the risk of impaired driving is high.

This year, MADD Virgin Drinks and Shoppers Drug Mart have made it easier than ever to be the perfect host or guest. Visit your local Shoppers and stock up on MADD Virgin Drinks for Christmas and New Year’s. Everyone will appreciate your thoughtfulness, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that 5% of the sale goes to MADD Canada to support the ongoing effort to end impaired driving.

Getting Rid Of Your Old Vehicle Has Never Been So Easy!Do you have an old vehicle that needs to go? Consider donating it through one of MADD Canada’s vehicle donation partners!

Car Heaven, Charity Cars and Donate A Car Canada have all added MADD Canada to the list of charitable organizations for which they collect donations. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you disposed of your old vehicle in an environmentally friendly way and you’ll receive a tax receipt. Not only that, your donation benefits MADD Canada.

Visit our vehicle donation partner web sites for details on how the programs work.

Be sure to add MADD Virgin Drinks to the guest and the gift lists! Let’s make roads safer for all of us. The alcohol-free product line includes sparkling wine, beer, mojitos and more. You can purchase yours at Shoppers Drug Mart and other participating retailers, or online www.maddvirgindrinks.com.

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Thank you to all of the sponsors who give so generously to help us stop impaired driving and support victims of this violent crime.

Organizational Sponsors

OFFICIAL SPONSORS Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Hill Street Marketing Inc. - Proud Maker of MADD Virgin Drinks LCBO NB Liquor

CORPORATE SPONSORS Henderson Structured Settlements LP Impact Auto Auctions Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Alco Prevention Canada BMO MasterCard Fine Lines Sign Co. Oil Thigh Designs Queen’s University SkyPrep

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NATIONAL SPONSORS Allstate Insurance Company of Canada RTL-Westcan Group of Companies

PROVINCIAL SPONSORS LCBO Manitoba Public Insurance NB Liquor Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Province of British Columbia Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority

CORPORATE SPONSORS #TAXI/The Ride Husky Energy MJM Media Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation

COMMUNITY SPONSORS Alberta Traffic Safety Fund The Allard Foundation ConocoPhillips Canada Fine Lines Sign Co. Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission RBC Foundation The Tamarack Charitable Foundation Inc. Government of Yukon

Project Red Ribbon Campaign (2016) Sponsors

TITLE SPONSOR Allstate Insurance Company of Canada

OFFICIAL SPONSOR Irving Oil Ltd.

CORPORATE SPONSORS #TAXI/The Ride BMO Financial Group  CTL Corp McLeod Safety RTL-Westcan Group of Companies

COIN BOX PARTNERS Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Andersons Liquor British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch Calgary Co-operative Association Limited Hasty Market Corp. LCBO Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries NB Liquor Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Northwest Territories Liquor Commission Panera Bread (Toronto West) Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Yukon Liquor Corporation

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OFFICIAL SPONSORS Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited

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Platinum $10,000 + Transport Canada Department of Justice Canada

Gold $5,000 + Agency 59 Car Heaven Engage Interactive Miller Memorial Foundation

Silver $1,000 + A-Plus Office Movers Inc. Al Roadburg Foundation Aqueduct Foundation Canadian Tire Caring Hands Publishing D and D ATM Investment Edwards Charitable Foundation Nev Foundation SeeU.ca

inDiViDUAL DonoRs

Platinum Professor Robert Solomon & Dr. Barbara Lent

Silver Audrey Kenny Carolyn Swinson David & Tami Piper Ed & Shannon Donkersgoed Estes Fonkalsrud Howard Weinstein Jim Waters John & Josie Watson Susan Finkbeiner

Bronze Brenda Lecours-BowkerBriar FosterDorothy WilsonDr. E. A. de la MareGordon & Trudy DoerksenJanet CadmanJeanine MooreMarie & Lloyd BarbaraMichael AdelsonMr. & Mrs. Maurice BenoitMarjory LeBretonLois VanderhooftWilliam MillerMaria Roy

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