Blow Before You Go!
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3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon (2528)
09/10/2011 10:00 AM – 09/10/2011 3:00 PM
We will have our 3rd annual Walk-A-Thon, we will also invite other community organizations, have a Bar-B-Que, and give away free prizes. This will also be our 2nd year honoring our fallen loved ones who suffered tragically at the Twin Towers in New York!!! We will all be wearing purple in their honor…
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Henderson and Newcomb, Porterville, CA.
1180 W. Henderson Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
United States
Sponsoring Organization(s): Iglesia Del Nazareno, Porterville, CA. and BBYG, Ltd. Canada
Type of Event: Celebration
Education
Food
Fundraiser
Walk/Run
Expected Participants: 100
Primary Contact:
Fathers Against Drunk Driving: FADD
55 So. Villa Street
Porterville, CA 93257
United States
559/756/1748
faddintl@gmail.com
http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2011/3rd-Annual-WalkAThon-2528.aspx
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Every 45 minutes someone is killed by a drunk driver, and within that 45 minutes someone’s life is over and the family is forever shattered! One Fatal Mistake is a documentary that shows the impact of the loss of a beloved Grandmother killed by a drunk driver, through the eyes of six of her ten grandchildren ranging between 12-18 years of age. This documentary reveals how emotionally scared and forever changed these six children are.
One Fatal Mistake features interviews from people who have driven impaired and still do so today. This film hopes to bring awareness and provide a better understanding as to why people make such a bad choice. It also briefly shows other families who have been affected by a drunk driver. This is truly a documentary that will impact you tremendously.
G-Na Casazza, (20yrs old) is a hard-working, dedicated filmmaker who was faced with a tragedy caused by someone driving while impaired. She decided to turn this experience around and educate people of all ages on the dangers and often destructive consequences of driving while impaired. She has worked with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and produced her first Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was aired nationally throughout 2010 by FOX Network, Lifetime and CNN.
G-Na has made a documentary that will really hit people hard and hopefully could stop people of any age from driving impaired before it becomes, One Fatal Mistake! Currently she attends Hunter College in New York City and graduates in May 2011, as she continues to pursue her passion in filmmaking.
http://www.onefatalmistakemovie.com/
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The latest number one single from Vince Hatfield, Through That Glass, is the perfect vehicle to spread the mission of Fathers Against Drunk Driving (FADD) becoming the official song for the passionate organization throughout 2011. “We are excited and honored to be teaming with Vince. What better timing could we ask for as September marks National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I knew when we first heard the song that its powerful message was a perfect fit for FADD. I look forward to seeing how the partnership develops,” says FADD founder Robert Ybarra.
Through That Glass, the third consecutive number one single from an album by the same name, is an emotive and redemptive track that examines the lifelong consequences of drunk driving. This socially conscious song, written by former Texas police officer Jeff Jackson, was a therapeutic release for Jeff after he witnessed so many lives affected by driving under the influence. “I have three teenagers of my own, so when I went in to cut this track, it really hit home,” recalls Vince. “I have always wanted to find a way to share its message with an audience of people who tackle these situations daily. There’s no better place to start than with FADD. Mr. Ybarra turned a personal decision into an organization that now helps people through the US, Canada and Mexico. I tip my hat to his leadership and active strategy. I hope the song will strike a chord with his members and help everyone understand the serious consequences of driving while under the influence of any substance.”
FADD began in 1987 as the brainchild of founder Robert Ybarra. “I lost a couple of people that I loved very much: both of them were in their early 20’s at the time,” remembers Ybarra. “I decided to start picking up my friends and giving them a ride home. At the time it was called project Provide-ACampaigns Ride.” However, as more calls came in, the load was too much for Ybarra to handle alone. Consequently, he started a push for designated drivers and by 1990 FADD was firmly in place in Los Angeles. It has since developed into an organization with an extensive list of designated drivers stationed throughout the US, Canada and Mexico with additional chapter hubs in Missouri and Ohio. Their current mission is to build a facility near their home office in CA that would serve as both the education and call center hub for the organization. For more information on FADD, to view the latest research and statistics related to drunk driving, and to hear “Through That Glass” by Vince Hatfield visit, www.faddintl.org.
Vince topped the New Music Weekly Country Chart with “Through that Glass” making it his fifth consecutive number one. To further give back to FADD, all proceeds on the single beginning September 1, 2010 will go directly to the organization. “I hope you’ll stop by my website VinceHatfield.com and pick up my latest single. Not only will you get the song, but you’ll also be making a donation to an organization that is helping members in your community,” says Vince.
Through that Glass, produced by Grammy-nominated Eric Paul, previously charted two additional number one hits on New Music Weekly (NMW), I’m Gonna Let You Down and Shoes and Cheese. Vince, the current “NMW Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” collaborated with Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy, Grammy, ACM and CMA award-winning guitarist Brent Mason and celebrated bassist/band leader, Mike Chapman to deliver an ensemble of genuine songs about love, loss and redemption. To stay updated on Vince Hatfield, visit www.vincehatfield.com.
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Driving Under the Influence statistics for California Click Here
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250,000 people have died in alcohol related accidents in the past 10 years.
Presently 25,000 people are killed each year in alcohol related accidents. 500 people are killed each week in alcohol related accidents. 71 people are killed each day in alcohol related accidents. One American life is lost every 20 minutes in alcohol related auto crashes. It is estimated that one out of every two Americans will be involved in an alcohol related accident in his or her lifetime. In 1994, New Hampshire had 119 total highway fatalities, 42 were alcohol related (or 35.3% of the total). New Hampshire leads the nation with one of the lowest percentages of alcohol related fatalities. |
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Attention Youth Ministries, Youth Sports and Community Organizations. Would you like to raise $250 to $500 dollars for your group? It is very possible by partnering with us for our annual fundraiser. Everything you’ll need to raise the funds has already been taken care of by FADD.
Every year organizations from Porterville to Visalia donate different items for us to have our fundraiser/drawing. This year’s drawing will take place on September 11, 2010.
The tickets are only $5.00 and FADD splits the funds on a 50/50 basis. The tickets and flyers have been printed, all your group has to do is pick them up and sell them to friends and family members in order to have extra funds.
If interested, or if you need more information please contact Robert at the phone number above or send an email to fadd@att.net.
Thank you and may God continue to bless you!
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For more than 20 years, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) has worked to improve the lives of the millions of Americans in need of treatment and recovery services. Recovery Month inspires millions of Americans to raise awareness about the effectiveness of treatment and the hope for recovery.
This is FADD’s 4th year as we partner with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to distribute educational, awareness and prevention materials throughout Tulare County. FADD would like to thank them for donating these materials for us to make an impact in our communities (from Los Angeles County to Tulare County) for over 20 years.
This is a community wide strategy that FADD is implementing in order for us to open up an educational, research and national calling center here in Porterville, CA. Those who share in our vision to improve the safety and development of our community may contact Robert Ybarra, Founder, FADD.
Sponsors and donations accepted for our annual drawing on 9/11/10. Thank you and God bless you.
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THOUGH THAT GLASS Written by Jeff Jackson ©2009 Judy Harris Music (ASCAP), Launch Her Music (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. International Copyright Secured.
3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon (2528) 09/10/2011 10:00 AM – 09/10/2011 3:00 PM We will have our 3rd annual Walk-A-Thon, we will also invite other community organizations, have a Bar-B-Que, and give away free prizes. This will also be our 2nd year honoring our fallen loved ones who suffered tragically at the Twin Towers in New York!!! [...]
Every 45 minutes someone is killed by a drunk driver, and within that 45 minutes someone’s life is over and the family is forever shattered! One Fatal Mistake is a documentary that shows the impact of the loss of a beloved Grandmother killed by a drunk driver, through the eyes of six of her ten [...]
The latest number one single from Vince Hatfield, Through That Glass, is the perfect vehicle to spread the mission of Fathers Against Drunk Driving (FADD) becoming the official song for the passionate organization throughout 2011. “We are excited and honored to be teaming with Vince. What better timing could we ask for as September marks [...]
Driving Under the Influence statistics for California Click Here
250,000 people have died in alcohol related accidents in the past 10 years. Presently 25,000 people are killed each year in alcohol related accidents. 500 people are killed each week in alcohol related accidents. 71 people are killed each day in alcohol related accidents. One American life is lost every 20 minutes in alcohol related [...]
Attention Youth Ministries, Youth Sports and Community Organizations. Would you like to raise $250 to $500 dollars for your group? It is very possible by partnering with us for our annual fundraiser. Everything you’ll need to raise the funds has already been taken care of by FADD. Every year organizations from Porterville to Visalia donate [...]
For more than 20 years, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) has worked to improve the lives of the millions of Americans in need of treatment and recovery services. Recovery Month inspires millions of Americans to raise awareness about the effectiveness of treatment and the hope for recovery. This is FADD’s 4th [...]
