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MADD: Working to Eliminate Impaired Driving
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This week on The Heart of Giving Podcast, I had an illuminating conversation with Stacey Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She shared powerful insights about MADD's impact and evolving mission. Key Themes from Stacey's Interview: - Despite a 50% decline in impaired driving fatalities since MADD's founding, recent years have seen a concerning 33% increase during 2019-2022 - Two-thirds of impaired driving fatalities involve drivers with blood alcohol levels nearly twice the legal limit (0.15 or higher) - Game-changing technology is on the horizon: new legislation mandates anti-drunk driving sensors in all new vehicles, potentially saving 10,000 lives annually Notable Quotes: ''The world needs a lot of good... I've enjoyed the idea of being able to do good in lots of different ways.'' ''We have to do what is in the best interest of public safety.'' ''If we have a solution that we know exists that can save 10,000 lives a year... the question is why would we not do that?''
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