MADD Canada raises awareness to prevent impaired driving
As Canadians start preparing for the holiday season and getting into the holiday spirit over the next few weeks, MADD Canada and its Chapters and 2019 Project Red Ribbon campaign to prevent impaired driving. Running from November 1 to the beginning of January, Project Red Ribbon raises awareness about the risks of impaired driving, and encourages motorists to always drive sober. During the campaign, MADD Canada’s Chapter and Community Leader volunteers will be out in their communities, handing out red ribbons and red ribbon car decals for the public to use as a symbol of their commitment to sober driving. The ribbons also serve as a powerful tribute to the thousands of victims killed or injured each year in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs. “The holiday season is the busiest time of the year on most social calendars, and we want our red ribbons to be a powerful reminder to everyone that driving impaired is just not worth the risk,” said MADD Canada Chief you’re consuming alcohol, cannabis or other drugs, leave the driving to someone sober.” MADD Canada’s red ribbons and car decals are available through the MADD Canada website at www.madd. ca, Chapters and Community Leaders, and participating sponsor outlets. Anyone who wishes to support Project Red Ribbon with a donation can do so online through the website, by calling 1-800-665-6233 or by texting “RIBBON” to 45678 (a one-time $10 donation is added to the donor’s cell phone bill and payable to his or her service provider.) However you are celebrating this holiday season, make a sober ride home your priority. Call a cab, arrange a designated driver, take public transit or stay the night.