Patriot Motors Partnership Showcases the Significant Impact of
MADD Collaborating with Car Dealerships to Fight Impaired
Driving
IRVING, Texas ,
July 12,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mothers Against Drunk
Driving® (MADD) and Patriot Motors of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, are celebrating the
conclusion of a groundbreaking month-long inaugural campaign,
"Driving Change with MADD", which is now launching as a nationwide
MADD partnership initiative with car dealerships.
"Our partners at Patriot Motors showed us the power of driving
change one dealership at a time," said MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart. "As the first dealership to
partner with us, Patriot Motors demonstrated how donating
$50 to MADD for every new, used, or
leased vehicle can make an enormous difference in fueling our fight
against drunk driving."
During this initial campaign, Patriot Motors sold or leased 50
cars, generating $2,500 for MADD. In
a show of exceptional generosity, Owner Shawn Kohli matched this amount with an
additional $2,500, bringing the total
contribution to $5,000.
"Partnering with MADD to end impaired driving and save lives
fills us with immense pride at Patriot Motors. It's an honor to
join the 'Driving Change with MADD' initiative, and we're excited
to expand this partnership across all our stores," said
Shawn Kohli, Owner of Patriot
Motors.
The "Driving Change with MADD" campaign aims to raise critical
funds to support MADD's mission to end impaired driving for good,
while also educating consumers who visit participating dealerships
about MADD's vital work, the dangers on roadways, and the positive
impact of this initiative.
"We invite other dealerships to follow Patriot Motors' pivotal
example by revving up your own brand's impact and partnering with
MADD," added Stewart. "Join us in building safer, more responsible,
and caring communities that stand against impaired driving."
How "Driving Change with MADD" Works
- By participating in "Driving Change with MADD," each dealership
commits to donating a set dollar amount per vehicle sold to support
Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
- The surge in nationwide vehicle demand presents an unparalleled
opportunity for dealerships to work with MADD in accelerating their
influence and being part of a movement that truly matters.
- "Driving Change with MADD" gives each dealership a powerful
voice to help those affected by this issue and make a genuine
difference in the fight for safer roads.
- Vehicle dealerships can learn more about how to get involved by
emailing drivingchange@madd.org.
For the second year in a row, drunk driving claimed more than
13,000 lives, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). Since 2019, drunk driving deaths have
surged by 33%. MADD looks forward to the day when every new vehicle
contains passive impaired driving prevention technology, as
required by The HALT Act, to put an end to this crime — but until
then, MADD must address the problem with advocacy, education and
equitable enforcement.
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nonprofit
leader in a movement to create a world where there are
#NoMoreVictims of impaired driving. By working in collaboration
with law enforcement to end underage drinking and all drunk and
drugged driving, MADD has helped reduce drunk driving deaths by
more than 50%, saving more than 400,000 lives. The organization is
a vocal advocate for tougher sentencing, new laws and new
technology, including implementation of the Halt Act. MADD also has
provided supportive services to nearly one million victims of drunk
and drugged driving at no charge through local victim advocates and
its 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. For more information
or to make a donation, visit us at https://madd.org/ and follow
MADD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and
YouTube.
Media Contact
Katie Alvino, Mothers Against
Drunk Driving, 877.275.6233, media@madd.org, madd.org
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