Contents
- 1 When was MADD Canada founded?
- 2 Why was MADD founded?
- 3 Did the founder of MADD get a DUI?
- 4 Who started MADD Canada?
- 5 Is MADD still around?
- 6 Where does MADD get their funding?
- 7 Why did Candy leave MADD?
- 8 Did MADD reduce drunk driving?
- 9 How many lives MADD saved?
- 10 How much does MADD CEO make?
- 11 How much money does MADD have?
- 12 How effective is MADD?
- 13 Is MADD a charity?
When was MADD Canada founded?
MADD Canada was formed in 1989 to create a national network of victims/survivors and concerned citizens working to stop impaired driving and to support victims/survivors of this violent crime.
Why was MADD founded?
The Irving, Texas–based organization was founded on September 5, 1980, in California by Candace Lightner after her 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was killed by a drunk driver. MADD has claimed that drunk driving has been reduced by half since its founding.
Did the founder of MADD get a DUI?
(CBS) – Here’s one MADD unfortunate case of do as I say, not as I do. Debra Oberlin, a former president of a defunct chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, was arrested recently by the Gainesville, Fla. police – for drunk driving, according to the Gainesville Sun.
Who started MADD Canada?
Open this photo in gallery: John Bates, an early pioneer in the movement against impaired driving, founded an organization to raise awareness about the dangerous act at a time when the penalty was a 90-day licence suspension and a $500 fine.
Is MADD still around?
MADD today
Today, MADD is still as dedicated and as active as they were 35 years ago. Their education campaign and their lobbying continue. To this organization, the work won’t be done until not a single person dies or is injured in a traffic accident involving a drunk driver.
Where does MADD get their funding?
MADD is funded by individual contributions, corporate gifts, foundations, government grants, in-kind donations, licenses, promotions, and restricted funds. Our success in securing public dollars to support this vital work comes from the progress the country has seen in reducing death and injury.
Why did Candy leave MADD?
Lightner left the organization she founded in 1985 amid allegations of financial mismanagement. MADD was accused on spending too much money on fundraising instead of on programs.
Did MADD reduce drunk driving?
MADD has helped to save more than 350,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50 percent and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology.
How many lives MADD saved?
More than 370,000 lives have been saved.
How much does MADD CEO make?
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2018)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Title |
|---|---|---|
| $223,849 | 0.69% | COO, Acting CEO |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||
| $229,846 | 0.71% | CFO |
How much money does MADD have?
MADD has $24,000,000.00 in assets. MADD receives $141,000,000.00 in annual contributions.
How effective is MADD?
History and Success of MADD. Since 1980, MADD reports that they have helped to cut drunk driving deaths in half, saved around 350,000 lives, and helped more than 850,000 victims. MADD claims that they will not stop their campaign until there are no deaths related to drunk or drugged driving.
Is MADD a charity?
MADD Canada is a Large charity, receiving $9.8m in cash donations in F2019. Administrative costs are 2% of total revenues and fundraising costs are 28% of cash donations. For every dollar donated, 70 cents go to MADD’s programs.