MADD California will host its annual fundraiser (now Move With MADD) to rally the community against the growing crisis of impaired driving. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 25 at Santa Barbara’s Chase Palm Park field, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd.

With impaired driving fatalities surging 33% since 2019 and 1,355 lives lost in alcohol-involved crashes in California in 2023 alone, according to reports, the event serves as a call to action.

The walk is designed to bring together local communities, families, survivors, and advocates to raise awareness, honor victims, and support MADD’s free 24/7 victim services, all while promoting safer roads and a brighter future.
 
 
Event speakers are Georgina Avilez, MADD Southern Program California director; Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch;
                                    Angelica Honrada, Tri-Counties Program pecialist; and Maria Anaya, Victim Mission Moment, mother of Audrey Rose.
 

Families and community members impacted by impaired driving and all who want to prevent impaired driving are invited to join community partners and law enforcement including Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office, California Highway Patrol Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Police Department, and YouthWell.

The event will feature a victim memory table, coffee, snacks, and giveaways from Evolutions Medical & Day Spa, Santa Barbara Zoo, and a free photo shoot from Emily Elizabeth Photography.

To register or donate, visit here.