The Woodlands Walk Like Madd and Madd Dash set for October 3

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Mothers Against Drunk Driving is gearing up for the 5th annual Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash, to be held on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Northshore Park in The Woodlands. Walk like MADD is a non-competitive community 5K walk. MADD Dash is a family-friendly 5K chipped run. Both events will raise funds for MADD in Southeast Texas. Milstead Automotive is proud to be a sponsor for these events.

Heather Smith, Special Events Manager for MADD’s Southeast Texas Affiliate, said, “Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash are the only large-scale, community-based events that provide those personally impacted by drunk driving, the opportunity to take steps, along with their friends and supporters, to stop drunk driving in their community and nationwide.” Walk Like MADD events will be held in 80 cities across the U.S.A. this year. “The funds raised through these events in the Woodlands will stay local, supporting the Southeast Texas region,” Smith said.

MADD began in 1980 with the goal of putting an end to drunk driving. Since that time, the organization has served more than 300,000 victims of drunk drivers and saved more than 300,000 lives. There has been a nearly 50 percent decline in drunk driving deaths since MADD was founded. Even so, there is still a need for change. “Every year, more than 10,000 people are killed by drunk drivers,” Smith said, “and around 290,000 people are injured in drunk driving crashes.”

There are many ways to help. “You can walk as part of a team or on your own,” Smith said. “You can even be a virtual walker if you are unable to be there in person.” Individuals can also donate, volunteer at the events, or become an official event sponsor. For more information visit click here.

Milstead Automotive is located at 29707 W. Hawthorne in Spring. Visit their website at the link provided below or call 281-367-3535.