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

DUI Fatalities

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/

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.

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!

This is FADD’s 4^th 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.