TOYOTA ON WESTERN DRIVING CHANGE FOR MADD ILLINOIS


TOYOTA ON WESTERN DRIVING CHANGE FOR MADD ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, IL - Toyota on Western, in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), is thrilled to announce a substantial donation to the local MADD office, following the successful launch of their charitable initiative, Driving Change with MADD: Let Your Purchase Have a Purpose. As a result of this collaboration, Toyota on Western has raised an impressive $13,300 to support MADD's critical efforts in our community. Toyota on Western has pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from every car sale to the local MADD office to help them Drive Change with MADD in their local community during the month of October 2024. This commitment demonstrates their dedication to combating drunk driving, raising awareness about its devastating consequences, and providing support to victims and their families. 

The $13,300 donation represents a significant milestone and underscores the positive impact that businesses and organizations can make when they come together to address pressing social issues. These funds will be used to advance MADD's lifesaving programs, including public awareness campaigns, support for victims, and advocacy for stricter impaired driving laws. 

Emlyn Bertsche, Regional Executive Director of the MADD Illinois, expressed her appreciation, saying, "We extend our heartfelt thanks to Toyota on Western for their generous donation. Their support of the Driving Change with MADD initiative will allow us to expand our outreach efforts, provide essential services to victims, and advocate for stricter laws to prevent drunk driving. Together, we are making strides towards a safer and more responsible community." 

For more information about the partnership between Toyota on Western and MADD or to learn how you can support their mission, please visit www.toyotaonwestern.com or contact Donyell Livingston at 773-644-3498 or dlivingston@toyotaonwestern.com.  You can also reach out to Jackie Siefert - Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist at MADD IL jackie.siefert@madd.org


About MADD

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is a national nonprofit leading the movement to end impaired driving for good. Since 1980, MADD has helped reduce drunk driving deaths in America by nearly 40%, saved more than 475,000 lives, and served more than one million victims and survivors. The organization is committed to leading prevention efforts with young adults, collaborating with law enforcement to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers, as well as advocating for stricter sentencing and stronger laws, including the HALT Act that mandates anti-drunk driving technology in every new car. MADD continues to provide support services to victims and survivors of impaired driving at no charge through victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. For more information or to donate, visit https://madd.org/ and follow MADD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.


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