MADD Central Okanagan Chapter

MADD Okanagan recently attended the West Kelowna Warriors game on Saturday and had a great experience. The 50-50 draw winner was extremely pleased with his prize, and we acknowledge the generosity of our donors.

We need your help to make a difference in the community 🤝.
The is here again on September 21st from 10 am to 2
pm. Come out and see some of the amazing volunteer opportunities available in
Central Okanagan and hear from us about the volunteer opportunities that we have.
Swing by anytime on the day and follow for more updates

This doesn’t have to keep happening. Impaired driving is completely preventable but remains one of the leading criminal causes of death. Please plan ahead. Don’t leave another family heartbroken this long weekend.
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MADD Okanagan had a blast at the Kelowna Block Party 2024! Grateful for all who visited us and our generous donors. Awareness matters!

The Annual Candlelight Vigil at the Alberta Monument will be held on September 7, 2024.

If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one because of impaired driving , and you would like to have his or her name honoured on the Alberta Memorial Monument please contact Gillian Phillips before August 15 by emailing [email protected]

Happy Canada Day! The Kelowna Central Okanagan RCMP hope you have a wonderful long weekend. Police remind motorists to please plan ahead for a safe ride home if you are heading out to celebrate.

During this Canada Day weekend, please be aware that boating while impaired carries the same penalties as driving under the influence. MADD Central Okanagan Chapter wishes you a safe and healthy long weekend. MADD Central Okanagan Chapter

Last weekend, MADD Okanagan had a successful event in city park, thank you to all the supporters who visited our booth!

MADD Okanagan would like to give a huge thanks to Kelowna Self Storage Ltd! They have been amazing, friendly and always right there to help for all of MADDS storage needs.

If you’re ever in need of storage, big or small give them a call!!

If you see an impaired driver, pull over and call 911

Today is the launch of Campaign 911! Do you know what to do if you suspect an impaired driver?

MADD Central Okanagan would like to show their appreciation and thank Sergeant Mark Booth for his dedication and support within our community. Thank you to our President Bill Hetland and Vice president Amanda Lane of Madd Okanagan for presenting this award!

Whether you’re attending holiday or New Year’s parties or hosting a party yourself, here are some tips to celebrate responsibly and start the new year off right.

For Party-Goers:
If you’re making the rounds to holiday and New Year’s parties, plan ahead for how you’re getting home.
Book an Uber.
Take a cab.
Take public transportation.
Arrange a designated driver.
Or plan to spend the night.

For Party Hosts:
Here are some simple precautions you, as a party host, can take to make sure your guests don’t drive under the influence of alcohol and/or cannabis:
Have lots of food and non-alcohol/low alcohol beverages available.
Serve drinks yourself so you can monitor how much your guests are consuming. Don’t serve alcohol to guests who are already intoxicated. Stop serving alcohol long before you expect the party to wind up.
If guests are consuming cannabis, try to be aware of their consumption / impairment levels.
Know how your guests are getting home and who is driving.
If you have Uber in your area, download the app.
Have taxi numbers available.
Be prepared to have intoxicated guests spend the night at your house.

All bundled up for the Kelowna Winterfest event ☃️ thank you for supporting MADD Okanagan! We wish everyone a happy holiday!

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is our annual awareness campaign to promote sober driving during
the holiday season. Donation link: https://maddchapters.ca/centralokanagan/giving/

Lest we forget 🌹