| Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Drunk and drugged driving is the number one cause of crashes on Texas roadways.
In fact, according to a February 2024 Forbes Advisor survey, Texas comes in third on the list of worst states for drunk driving, behind Montana and South Dakota. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) research shows that two out of three people will be impacted by drunk driving in their lifetime, and the average drunk driver drives over 80 times before their first DWI arrest.
MADD, founded in September, 1980, hosts multiple events all across the United States to bring awareness to the ongoing problem of drunk and drugged driving, including. Walk Like MADD, their annual fundraising and awareness campaign, is a community-based event that focuses on drunk driving prevention and honoring victims.
Sulphur Springs MADD Event
MADD East Texas will host its 12th Annual Walk Like MADD 5k Walk on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs. Tammi Branch will serve as this year’s Walk Coordinator. Sponsoring businesses or organizations may set up a booth onsite at the event to advertise and distribute information. Goody bags will not be distributed at this year’s event.
Sponsorship Levels
There are a variety of giving levels in support of a Walk Like MADD (WLM) event. An overall event sponsorship offers the most benefit, but sponsorship of specific zones or areas are available for targeted access.
Corporate teams can also participate in the event. Employees, vendors and customers can form a Walk Like MADD team in your company’s name.
In-Kind donations of food, water or event-related merchandise and supplies help greatly.
Sponsorship Benefits
Depending on the dollar amount, sponsors can receive category exclusivity, first right of refusal to continue as a Presenting Sponsor or the opportunity to speak onstage during the event. Lower levels of sponsorship include: onsite MADD presentations, complimentary registration for the event (up to five people; includes a WLM shirt), recognition during ceremony and stage announcements on event day, opportunity to hang a corporate banner (provided by sponsor) at the event and a complimentary sponsor booth.
Custom sponsorships can be tailored to meet your marketing and business needs.
Contact Tammi Branch, Walk Like MADD advocate, at 903-534-6000