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Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk

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  • Start Date:
    12-14-2006
  • Last Pledge:
    4-9-2008

Issue:

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of children, teens and young adults ages 2 – 34 in the US. (2004 USDOT). Globally, they rank #9, but if unchecked, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts road crashes will become the #3 killer (over AIDS!) of young people by 2020. Yet, crashes aren't accidents; they are predictable and preventable. Young adults 21-34 and teens 13-18 – are at great risk of injury or death in vehicle crashes, many of them alcohol related.

Belief:

Each individual has the power to reduce fatalities and injuries across all age groups by promoting safe, sober driving and awareness of road safety.

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Forum Discussion for Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk
Submitted by John Q. on Sun, 03/11/2007 - 16:47

I'm glad to see that this is based in studies that show effectiveness and not simply additional bureaucracy.

My cousin lost her daughter to a drunk driver. People who drink and drive can't possibly imagine how many lives - including their own - can be devastated by the act of drinking and driving. It's simply not worth taking the chance.

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