Every stride at Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Kansas brings us closer to ending impaired driving, a public safety crisis across the state. On Saturday, May 31, impaired driving survivors, victims’ families, law enforcement, and advocates will rally at Celebration Park for the Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Kansas, a powerful event that brings the community together to raise money that directly funds MADD’s 24/7 free victim services.
Event Details
- What: Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Kansas – An event raising awareness & funds to fight impaired driving and provide free support services to victims of this preventable crime
- When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- Where: Celebration Park, 32701 W 159th St, Gardner, Kansas 66030
- Who: Victims, survivors, local law enforcement, and MADD representatives are available for interviews.
- Registration Link: https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1743
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a movement. Drunk driving caused 32% of all traffic fatalities in Kansas in 2023 according to NHTSA. Walk Like MADD participants will share personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience—stories that underscore the toll of impaired driving and the urgency to act now.
Funds raised from Walk Like MADD provide critical support for MADD’s free 24/7 victim services, including:
- Guidance with crime victim compensation
- Assistance through the criminal and civil justice systems
- Court accompaniment for hearings and trials
- Help with victim impact statements
- Emotional support for victims and their loved ones
- Connections to other victims and survivors with shared experiences
- Referrals to additional resources and support groups
Register Here:
https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1743
