MADD is a political interest group for all mothers against drunk driving. It was created specifically for mothers of children who have been victims of drunk driving, whether resulting in injury or death. Founded on September 5, 1980, MADD has had a tremendous impact on government today and an even greater impact on society. The idea of ​​MADD was first introduced by a mother, Candice Lightner, who lost her thirteen-year-old daughter in a car accident killed by a drunk driver. She took actions and initiatives after the loss of her daughter to help prevent drunk driving accidents so that other parents would not have to deal with the grief of losing a loved one, especially their son or daughter. Whether it's spreading awareness or helping pass laws like Kyleigh's Law in New Jersey, the women of MADD have made a name for themselves as persistent, successful mothers committed to making the streets a safe place for their children , now and in the future. the future. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their foundation have saved over 300,000 lives to date through the growth of their foundation and the implementation of laws. At the beginning of their road to success, MADD's mission was to "help victims of crimes committed by individuals who drove under the influence of alcohol or drugs, help the families of such victims, and increase public awareness of problem drinking and drinking." driving under the influence of drugs." (MADD,1) When MADD came together in 1980, they were originally called Mothers Against Drink Driving, however, as time went on they changed their name to Mothers Against Drug Driving. state of intoxication and stated that they were against drunk driving crime, not the people who committed the crime 1999, MADD h... in the middle of the paper... this group,. laws in place today would not have been passed and our roads would have been erased be a much more dangerous place to drive They incorporate great ideas and a strong will to help the government with support into the laws that make communities in the United States safer and helps them feel safer when they are on the roads. Works Cited Lockwood, Jim. “New Jersey Parents and Teens Protest Kyleigh's Law at Morris County Legislators' Offices May 13, 2010. Web. 20 November 2011. (http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/nj_parents_teens_protest_kyleighs_law.html). “MADD campaign to eliminate drunk driving”. December 2010. Web. November 20, 2011. (http://www.madd.org/drunk-driving/campaign).“MADD member arrested for drunk driving.” High Plains Broadcasting LLC 2011. Web. November 20, 2011.( http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/MADD-member-arrested-cspx).