MADD Calgary Strides for Change - April 28 - McMahon Stadium
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 09:03AM MADD Calgary is proud to present, in partnership with Cavaliers Sports Club, the MADD Calgary Strides for Change non-competitive 5km walk and wheelchair event to raise awareness of the impacts of impaired driving and to remember the victims that we have lost over the years.
This year the MADD Calgary Strides for Change event will be held at the McMahon Stadium on Saturday, April 28th from 9AM - Noon.
To walk in this event please fill out pledge form by clicking here. For poster please click here. Contact MADD Calgary for details. Collect pledges or pay just $5 per person to attend this event. Registration will take place at 9AM on Saturday, April 28th prior to the walk.
Be a part of the Strides for Change Walk & Wheelchair event, and join in the fun!
- Something for everyone
- Safety Fair
- Victim Tribute Area
- Food & Refreshments
Support Strides for Change! Be a sponsor, participant or volunteer.
For more details, please contact us:
- Phone: 1‐403‐278‐8081
- Fax: 1‐403‐278‐8891
- Email: info@maddcalgary.ca
- MADD Website: madd.ca
- Strides for Change Website: StridesForChange.ca
More information about MADD and Strides for Change below.
Strides for Change is MADD Canada’s 5km non‐competitive walk and wheelchair event. The walk offers individuals and corporations the unique opportunity to enhance the health and safety of their communities. The MADD Calgary Chapter has a proven track record of assisting in keeping our roadways safer and for saving lives. Every step taken and pledge received will help raise much needed funds
and heighten awareness of our vital programs and services.
MADD Canada is a non‐profit organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. MADD Canada’s aim is to offer support to the victims, heighten awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, and to save lives and prevent injuries on our roads.
Statistics:
- On average, just under 4 Canadians are killed and 174 Canadians are injured each
day due to crashes involving alcohol or drugs. - Approximately 75,000 Canadians are impacted by impaired drivers annually.
- There are an estimated 12.5 million trips of impaired driving each year in Canada.
- An average of 70,000 charges of impaired driving are laid in a given year.