Mid-Atlantic Regional Newsletter

March 2022

Happy Spring, everyone!

As we make our way through March our biggest events of the year are just on the horizon. Walk Like MADD will take place on four occasions across our region beginning May through September:

To learn more about sponsorship click here. Will you join us?

For more information or to become a sponsor of the Mid-Atlantic Region, please reach out to Roderick Howard at roderick.howard@madd.org.

Sincerely,

Roderick Howard

Regional Executive Director

MADD Mid-Atlantic Team

The MADD Mid-Atlantic Team is thrilled to welcome Julia Halberstam back to our team!

Julia couldn’t be more excited to return to MADD. She is the Program Specialist for the Mid-Atlantic team, based in Maryland. She has been with MADD for a combined total of 4 years, and now counting! She obtained her undergrad degree in Criminal Law and Master's degree in Forensic Investigation. She is thrilled to be back and cannot wait to work with everyone again.

Welcome Back, Julia!

Salisbury Law Enforcement Recognition

Compiled and presented by Alisa O’Neill

On February 9th MADD Victim Services had the opportunity to recognize the following police officers with the top DUI arrests on the Eastern Shore. These officers were not only recognized for their outstanding efforts, but they were able to celebrate with their fellow cohorts.

Read more about this event here.

Honor Your Loved One: MADD Mid-Atlantic 2nd Annual Virtual Candlelight Vigil set for Sunday, April 24, 2022
By Robin M. Stimson, LMSW

MADD Mid-Atlantic’s 2nd Annual Virtual Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022. Learn more about this event here.

Valiant Volunteer: Brian Fitzgerald

Brian Fitzgerald is an invaluable volunteer for MADD in Richmond, VA. He is a survivor
of an impaired driving crash. As a volunteer, Brian loves helping local police with checkpoints and does this work to keep the roads safe for his family and other folks.
Learn more about Brian in this short video.

Calendar of Events

Monthly Virtual Support Group: Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST) & Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (EST)

2nd Annual Virtual Candelight Vigil: Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST)

MADD’s Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Programs: Monday, April 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST) – Did you know that teens who use alcohol and marijuana underage are more likely to struggle with substance abuse as they get older? Join us to learn about MADD’s underage drinking prevention initiatives, the Power of Parents and the Power of Youth, and how you can get involved. Register here.

Walk Like MADD:

Did You know that there is a victim support library available on MADD’s website? You can print copies of any of our excellent victim support publications in English or Spanish. #NoMoreVictims