Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Mother’s Day is a very important holiday at MADD, since we were founded by a mother who lost her daughter to drunk driving.  But at MADD, a Mother can be a father, daughter, brother, uncle, or anyone else who wants to stand against drunk driving.  We like to say, “Some of the best Mothers are fathers.” 

It’s a mothers job to protect us, and that’s exactly what all of you—no matter your gender—are doing, protecting your loved ones from drunk driving and underage drinking.  So this Mother’s Day, send a MADD ecard to all of the Mothers in your life who are taking a stand against drunk driving and underage drinking.

MADD wishes all of our Mothers a very happy Mother’s Day.

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	MADD Supports the Heroes who Keep our Roads Safe National Police Week and National Emergency Medical Services Week both occur during the month of May.  As first responders, both law enforcement officers and EMS personnel provide vital services in the aftermath of a drunk driving crash.  We honor you and thank you for all you do.

A Word from MADD's National President

This year marks the 20th Mother’s Day since I lost my daughter Alisa Joy. The best gift a mother can have is to be with her children on this special day. In the early years after her death I struggled with her absence, even as I was loved by my remaining family. But gradually, the realization came to me that I was still her mother and no one could take that from me. I still miss her, but she is forever in my heart. She is, and will always be my Joy.