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Omniscient Neurotechnology claimed the top prize at the SRS Shark Tank 2024 held during the Society of Robotic Surgery’s (SRS) annual conference held in Orlando, Fla. in late June. The event, a collaboration between SRS and Puma Venture Capital, showcased groundbreaking innovations in the digital and robotic surgery ecosystem and featured early-stage companies poised to revolutionize the medical field.
ORLANDO, Fla., July 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Omniscient Neurotechnology claimed the top prize at the SRS Shark Tank 2024 held during the Society of Robotic Surgery’s (SRS) annual conference held in Orlando, Fla. in late June. The event, a collaboration between SRS and Puma Venture Capital, showcased groundbreaking innovations in the digital and robotic surgery ecosystem and featured early-stage companies poised to revolutionize the medical field.
SRS Shark Tank 2024 featured presentations from 14 innovative companies. The event was designed to highlight early-stage companies within the digital and robotic surgery industry. The participating companies presented technologies with the potential to disrupt and enhance various aspects of this rapidly evolving field. Each participating team had five minutes to present their technology and five minutes to engage in a Q&A session with a panel of judges comprised of surgeons, investors and medical device industry experts. Companies were evaluated on innovation, impact on healthcare, market potential, business model, and presentation.
Winning team Omniscient Neurotechnology impressed the judges with its AI software that builds and analyzes digital brain maps. This innovative technology has the potential to transform the field of brain health, offering new insights and solutions for brain-related conditions.
Method AI secured second place with its miniaturized 3D ultrasound platform designed for real-time imaging in robotic cases. This cutting-edge platform promises to enhance precision and outcomes in robotic surgeries.
BHS Technologies finished third with its RoboticScope, a robotic surgical microscope for neuro, ENT and other procedures. This technology aims to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes in various medical fields.
SRS Shark Tank 2024 was chaired by Amit Hazan and Dr. Vipul Patel with an impressive panel of judges that included Ashley McEvoy, Scott Huennekens, Dr. Chris Thompson, Dr. Martin Roche, Dr. Sharona Ross, Rick Wise and Jamie Perse.
Participating companies included:
Arthrolase
Navigantis
Andromeda Surgical
BHS Technologies
Interventional Systems
Omniscient Neurotechnology
Advanced Bariatric Technology
BioJam Technologies
Turing Medical
Ceevra
Cytoveris
Arale Labs
Method AI
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About the Society of Robotic Surgery:
Founded in 2012, the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) is guided by the fundamental principles of education and collaboration as a means to tackle the complex issues of robotic surgery. The SRS’ membership includes more than 700 physicians of all disciplines from around the world whose mission is to share information related to multi-centric studies, database collection, fellowship training and funding support related to robotic surgery. The SRS’ diversity of membership allows it to adapt to emerging changes in technology and provides an innovative forum for the improvement of clinical and academic initiatives internationally. The SRS is the only multi-specialty robotic surgery society in the world with an annual meeting that includes updates in more than a dozen medical sub-specialties along with state-of-the-art plenary sessions and hot topic courses.
About Puma Venture Capital:
Puma Venture Capital is an investment firm seeking to leverage its surgeon venture partners to invest in all aspects of the digital surgery ecosystem that can accelerate the future of minimally-invasive care including robotics, diagnostics, therapeutics and digital ecosystems to drive improved patient outcomes and lower costs for all aspects of the healthcare system.
Media Contact
Ryan Julison, Society of Robotic Surgery, 1 3213776877, [email protected]
Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness and Fitness for 2024
NEW YORK, July 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness and Fitness for 2024. As consumers increasingly invest billions of dollars in wellness and fitness products and services each year, these industries continue to grow. With overall fitness, health, self-care, and wellness remaining top priorities for the public, opportunities for women to lead and innovate in these fields are expanding.
Women have made significant strides in the wellness and fitness sectors, holding as many as 50% of leadership roles in the wellness and fitness industries. One of this year’s honorees, Nicole Cable, serves as Chief Experience Officer of CareMax, a Medicare Advantage organization that offers comprehensive health and wellness services for the senior population. Cable’s establishment of the Office of Human Experience has significantly enhanced the company’s ability to promote health equity.
We also congratulate Jill Dailey, Vice President and Head of Commercial Product at Aetna, a CVS Health Company. As a seasoned healthcare executive, Dailey leads new product development and manages commercial product strategy and portfolio management.
Finally, we honor Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association (AHA). Under Brown’s leadership as CEO, the AHA has become a global authority on cardiovascular and brain health, as well as overall health and wellbeing.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness & Fitness for 2024.
Mallika Chopra (Chopra Global), Catherine Hernandez (Kaiser Permanente), Gloria Winters (YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office), Leah Howard (National Psoriasis Foundation), Shilpa Saxena (Forum Health), Miriam Ferreira (CVS Health), Aaliya Yaqub (Thrive), Katie Rickel (Acadia Healthcare), Colette Dahl (Unicity International), Jane Englebright (HCA Healthcare), Alexandra Walterspiel (Sensei), Colleen Werner (lulafit), Nicole Cable (CareMax), Ami Desai (Take Command), Brittany Shaw Izrailov (Care/of), Anna Fallieras (Optum Growth), Edith Edwards (BuzzRx), Laci Aboud (Boston Scientific), Dr. Amy Myers, MD (Midi Health), Hannah Johnson (Discover Strength), Becca Valle (Aescape), Karalynne Call (Just Ingredients), Niki Leondakis (CorePower Yoga), Tanya Becker (Physique 57), Lauren Chucko (Garner Health), and many others.
Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 32,000 individuals and businesses.
Strong Brings The Secrets of Champions Together to Revolutionize Athletic Nutrition
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont., July 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Higher Healths is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of their newest product, Strong, set to be available by July 15. This groundbreaking product is inspired by the nutritional needs of World Strongest Man Champion, Mitchell Hooper. This supplement is designed to meet the high demands of athletes and health-conscious individuals, offering a blend of nutrient-dense Beef Liver and Beef Heart to support performance, recovery, hormone production, and gut health.
A Product Inspired By Champions Strong’s formulation is directly inspired by champions in the fitness world. World Strongest Man Champion Mitchell Hooper has credited the incorporation of Beef Liver and Beef Heart into his diet as a key factor in his training regimen. Inspired by Hooper’s success and performance, Higher Healths developed Strong to deliver the same nutritional benefits to athletes and individuals striving for peak performance. “Strong combines these powerhouses into a bioavailable format that your body instinctively knows how to utilize,” said Nigel O’Quinn, founder of Higher Healths. “It’s the purest path to optimal performance.”
Benefits of Strong Strong offers a superfood blend that combines the unparalleled nutritional profiles of Beef Liver and Beef Heart. Beef Liver is rich in essential vitamins such as A, B6, and folate, as well as minerals like iron and copper, which are crucial for energy production, immune function, and overall vitality. Beef Heart, on the other hand, is packed with CoQ10, a potent antioxidant that supports cardiovascular health and boosts energy levels.
Enhanced Performance and Recovery The meticulously formulated blend of Beef Liver and Beef Heart in Strong delivers essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals pivotal for muscle growth and repair. These nutrients help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, accelerating recovery time after intense exercise. The rich iron content in Beef Liver supports the production of red blood cells, enhancing oxygen transport throughout the body.
Optimal Hormone Production Strong excels in providing the nutrients necessary for optimal hormone function. Beef Liver is a rich source of vitamin A and zinc, both essential for testosterone production, which contributes to increased muscle mass, strength, and recovery. Additionally, the presence of B vitamins supports energy metabolism and reduces fatigue. Beef Heart is loaded with CoQ10 and essential fatty acids, vital for cellular energy production and hormone synthesis.
Gut Health Support Gut health is crucial for overall well-being and athletic performance. Strong is designed to support a healthy digestive system. Beef Liver, rich in vitamin A, helps maintain the integrity of the gut lining, preventing inflammation and promoting better nutrient absorption. Beef Heart supports gut health by reducing inflammation and promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. This results in better digestion, enhanced nutrient absorption, and improved overall health.
Commitment to Quality Higher Healths is committed to pure and transparent sourcing. They partner with local farmers who raise cattle on 100% grass-fed and grass-finished diets, ensuring the animals are free from antibiotics, GMOs, and grain-based feeds. This meticulous sourcing guarantees that every Strong capsule is free from fillers and packed with pure nutrient-dense organ meat. “Our commitment to transparency in sourcing means you can trust that Strong is not only effective but also aligns with your values for clean, ethical nutrition,” O’Quinn emphasized.
Handcrafted Excellence Each capsule of Strong is handcrafted in Higher Healths’ facilities, ensuring stringent quality control at every step. Using only 100% bovine collagen capsules, Higher Healths avoids synthetic fillers or flow agents, maintaining the product’s integrity. Every batch is carefully freeze-dried to preserve its nutrient density, ensuring that consumers receive the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and co-factors naturally present in these organ meats.
For more information about Strong and to stay updated on its official launch, visit http://www.higherhealths.com.
About Higher Healths Higher Healths is a pioneering nutrition company dedicated to providing high-quality, natural supplements to support optimal health and performance. Committed to transparency and purity, Higher Healths sources its ingredients from local, grass-fed, and grass-finished cattle, ensuring the highest standards of quality and ethical practices. With a focus on nutrient-dense organ meats, Higher Healths offers products that meet the needs of athletes and health-conscious individuals alike. For more information, visit the Higher Healths official website.
When annualized, Q2:24’s M&A activity would set a new yearly record of 732 transactions, surpassing the previous high of 559 transactions set in 2022 by about 30%. Moreover, it would exceed the 509 publicly announced deals recorded in 2023. To read more on this, check out “H1 M&A Exceeds 330 Transactions” in July’s issue of The SeniorCare Investor, a copy of which can be found here.
Assisted living deals made up the plurality of Q2:24 deals, accounting for 45%, followed by skilled nursing at 35%. Independent living deals comprised approximately 11% of the quarter’s total, affordable senior apartments took a 5% share and CCRCs and active adult deals accounted for 3% and 1%, respectively. Also, there were 485 properties involved in Q2:24’s deals for a property-per-deal ratio of 2.7, which is higher than Q1:24’s property-per-deal ratio of 2.2.
“Interest in skilled nursing facilities remains strong among investors, and valuations are still above pre-pandemic averages,” added Swett. “Following the Supreme Court’s recent decision overruling the Chevron doctrine, the future of a minimum staffing mandate looks bleak, as well, which is another benefit to investors.”
All long-term care M&A deals dating back to 1993 can be accessed on the LevinPro database and can be purchased via a site license. In addition, annual results of the seniors housing and care acquisition markets will be published this year in the 29th Edition of The Senior Care Acquisition Report. For information, or to subscribe, call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates was established in 1948 and has offices in New Canaan, Connecticut, and North Bethesda, Maryland. The company publishes research reports and newsletters, and maintains databases on the healthcare and seniors housing M&A markets.
“Education is one of the most important factors for getting out of conditions of poverty,” said Father Michael Conway, director of Salesian Missions. “Salesian missionaries offer technical and vocational training to as many disadvantaged and at-risk youth as possible in countries around the globe to ensure that they have access to long-term stable employment. When youth learn employable skills, they can enter the workforce prepared, earning an income to help themselves and improve their communities.”
To mark World Youth Skills Day 2024, Salesian Missions is proud to highlight technical and vocational programs that provide life-changing education and skills training for poor and at-risk youth.
BOLIVIA Students attending the Madre Cándida Center, located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, have new computer equipment thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The funding provided 14 new computers to improve the computer laboratory which had obsolete and outdated equipment.
With the donation, students are now more comfortable in class and are working with equipment that helps prepare them for the job market and their careers. There are 125 students who access technical training offered by the center. They take courses in cutting and dress making, comprehensive beauty skills, executive secretarial work, machine embroidery and computer systems. Twenty students in the computer systems course will benefit most from the donation.
A Salesian said, “Our students come from low-income families from the municipalities of Yapacaní in the Ichilo province. They do not have sufficient financial resources to enter the university or emigrate to the city to be able to pursue a degree at the undergraduate level, which is why they choose to study a technical degree near their communities. We are hoping with these new computers we also will be able to increase enrollment into the computer systems course.”
ECUADOR Salesian missionaries in Machala, Ecuador, launched a project to provide technical education for more than 200 at-risk young people from low-income sectors in the city. Salesians also supported 20 small family business initiatives to improve the living conditions of the beneficiaries.
The goal was to reduce poverty by strengthening technical skills and promoting family and entrepreneurship for young people ages 18-35.
Courses focused mostly on young women who are migrants, mainly from Venezuela, and Ecuadorian citizens experiencing social exclusion, including single mothers and economically dependent women. With lower levels of education, these young women face the greatest barriers to accessing training and employment.
Education included courses in gastronomy, cosmetics and cell phone repair, which were held at three different times. Each course included 108 hours of face-to-face lectures on technical topics, 12 hours of lectures on peace culture, entrepreneurship, and business models, and 24 hours of hands-on individual work that was done at home. A total of 218 students participated in the courses, with 68% of the students women and 32% men. Of the students, 56% were from Ecuador and 44% were migrants.
NICARAGUA Students attending Saint John Bosco Salesian School in Granada, Nicaragua, received scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. In 2023, 62 primary and secondary students benefited from this scholarship funding.
The students come from poor families who do not earn a substantial wage or who are led by single mothers. The families have serious financial difficulties and struggle to pay tuition on their own. The scholarship funding ensures youth from these families have access to high-quality education.
A Salesian noted, “Salesian education responds to today’s challenges and seeks to educate and empower youth to develop a sense of responsibility for one’s own life, overcoming obstacles with courage and perseverance.”
The school was founded in May 1912, the year in which the first Salesians arrived in the city. Education is offered for preschool, primary and secondary school.
UGANDA Students attending Don Bosco Primary School, part of Don Bosco Children and Life Mission (Don Bosco CALM), in Namugongo, northeast of Kampala, Uganda, received new school uniforms, sports uniforms and school supplies thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The 200 children, ages 5-13, were from families most in need. They could not afford to buy their children new school uniforms or the school supplies to take part in educational activities.
Mbabazi Prosper, age 9, was one of the recipients. He lives with his grandmother who is unable to buy the things he needs for school. Prosper said, “I was not going to school before because my grandmother could not afford the school fees. Now I study at Don Bosco and I’m sure I will succeed in the future. Thanks to the donors we received new uniforms, books and pencils that allow us to participate in school. We are all grateful.”
Many of the students who received the donation drew pictures and wrote notes in thanks for the donation that allows them to fully participate in their education.
About Salesian Missions USA Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. For more information, go to SalesianMissions.org.
“It’s an incredible honor and privilege to shine a light on what we have already been doing so well here for years,” explains TBI Outpatient Program Manager Allison Carolan. “And to be measured and challenged to become even better for those we serve.”
According to CARF’s Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services Terrence Carolan, * “Hennepin Healthcare’s Concussion Rehabilitation Program has shown a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of people affected by concussion, and this accreditation is a testament to the team’s dedication to providing person-centered care with a focus on quality and performance improvement.
While the Concussion Program standards might be new, Hennepin Healthcare has been providing TBI and concussion rehabilitation for quite some time – 20 years to be exact. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Sarah Rockswold, the TBI Outpatient Program was one of the flagship programs in the state of Minnesota and across the nation for treating not only moderate to severe TBI but also often underrecognized, mild TBI/concussions with a coordinated, interdisciplinary team approach.
“Our patients remain the driving force behind all we do,” said Dr. Min Jeong Graf, Hennepin Healthcare’s TBI Outpatient Program Medical Director and Chair of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “Nothing is more fulfilling than being part of a dedicated team with passion and expertise, with a shared goal of improving the lives of a patient who has experienced a TBI and is now living — and thriving – thanks to receiving professional care. We are also grateful for the resources and partnership with CARF during this successful journey.”
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body founded in 1966, whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through an accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. For more information about the accreditation process, please visit the CARF website at carf.org.
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes Hennepin County Medical Center known as HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care teaching hospital and research center in downtown Minneapolis, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
The grant will facilitate expansion throughout the state, allowing Free Arts to apply innovative clinically and culturally focused programs such as their Weekly Mentor, Professional Artist Series, Free Arts Days, Camps, Young Adult Empowerment, Family and Resilient Roots programs. By integrating cutting-edge therapeutic techniques with artistic expression, Free Arts aims to provide participants with the tools they need to heal from trauma and build resilience.
“Free Arts has created lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable youth,” said Renee Parsons, co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. “They are leveraging the ability of art to transform, helping foster and homeless youth learn new coping skills that they will carry throughout their lives.”
This grant will enable Free Arts to expand the geographic reach of its programs beyond Maricopa County, reaching participants in Pima, Pinal, and Yavapai Counties, as well as Native nations and Southern Tucson. This expansion is essential to ensuring that all children in Arizona have access to the healing power of the arts, regardless of their location or background.
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has granted more than $5 million to the organization with its first gift in 2012. In 2017, they granted Free Arts $2.5 million to establish The Bob & Renee Parsons Center for Hope & Healing, providing funding to purchase their building and operate two signature programs.
About the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives. Founded in 2012 by philanthropists and business leaders Bob and Renee Parsons to provide hope and life-changing assistance to the country’s most vulnerable populations, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need. The Foundation’s giving is driven by the core belief that all people – regardless of race, religion, roots, economic status, sexual orientation or gender identity – deserve access to quality healthcare, education and a safe place to call home. Follow @WeDealInHope on social media or visit TBRPF.org, to learn more about partner organizations and the important work being done in the community.
About Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
Founded in 1993, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is a non-profit organization that transforms children’s trauma to resilience through the arts. Free Arts programs include creative elements that promote safety, self-expression, and a sense of belonging. Free Arts programs are delivered by 900 volunteer mentors and artists who serve more than 7,000 children annually through partnerships with 43 social service child welfare agencies at 120+ sites across Maricopa County. For more information on Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona and its programs, please visit www.freeartsaz.org.
Applications for the “ACCESS GRANTED” grant open on July 15, 2024, at 11:00 am and will close on August 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Businesses interested in applying are encouraged to carefully read the eligibility criteria and attend the virtual information session before applying for this competitive grant. The information session will be held virtually on July 23, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. More information can be found at https://businessinfrederick.com/249/ACCESS-GRANTED .
“We are thrilled to introduce the ‘ACCESS GRANTED’ program as a vital step towards creating a more equitable and thriving business community in Frederick,” says Richard Griffin, the Director of the Department of Economic Development.
“Minority and women-owned businesses historically have faced systemic barriers that have prevented them from securing the financial resources to help them grow and thrive,” said Mayor Michael O’Connor. “ACCESS GRANTED aims to create equal opportunities by injecting a total of $400,000 directly into our local economy for businesses that have historically been overlooked or marginalized, ensuring they have the resources to thrive alongside their peers. ACCESS GRANTED is not just a grant program; it is a statement of values of equity and economic justice.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates approximately 800 to 900 lives are saved every year as a result of setting the minimum legal drinking age in the U.S. at 21.
“MADD will be forever grateful for the victims and survivors who fought so hard for this lifesaving law, and we will never forget the extraordinary leadership of then-U.S. Transportation Secretary Dole,” said Stewart, who will present Dole with a MADD Lifetime Achievement Award for the Minimum Legal Drinking Age-21 Law.
“Secretary Dole’s sustained safety leadership should inspire us all to commit to ending drunk driving,” added Stewart. “Today, we know that the key to solving this public health crisis is ensuring every new car is equipped with impaired driving prevention technology. We need the same kind of safety leadership today, in the spirit of that historic day in 1984.”
The 21-drinking-age law was signed within a week of Secretary Dole’s directive on seat belts and airbags. Her bold action resulted in the proliferation of vehicle airbags and a rise in seat belt use from 13% in 1984 to 92% today. According to USDOT data, these three lifesaving measures have saved more than 500,000 lives over the past 40 years.
Even with these extraordinary safety advances, drunk driving remains the leading cause of deaths on U.S. roads, killing more than 13,000 people in 2022. Alarmingly, drunk driving deaths have spiked 33% since 2019.
In November 2021, after years of advocacy by victims and survivors working with MADD, President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation – The HALT Drunk Driving Act – into law that will lead to anti-drunk driving technology being built into all new cars. The law directs the USDOT to establish a federal regulation for the technology by November 2024, then gives automakers two to three years to build the required technology into every car that rolls off their assembly line. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, when fully implemented, the technology will save 10,000 lives every year.
“I have worked hand in hand with MADD for more than forty years. As many know, I lost an uncle to a drunk driver, and the impact on my grandmother and mother was lifelong,” said Secretary Dole. “Advanced vehicle technologies now allow us to finish the job and eliminate drunk driving. These technologies must be phased in as soon as they become available.”
Earlier this year, the USDOT and NHTSA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the technology and received thousands of responses from the auto industry, technology companies, advocates and the public. Those comments are under review. NHTSA’s next steps will be to publish the proposed regulation, collect more feedback during a 60-day public comment period, and then issue the final rule.
For more information on the law (known as the Honoring the Abbas Legacy to Terminate (HALT) Drunk Driving Act) and its requirements, visit madd.org/haltact.
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nonprofit leader in a movement to create a world where there are #NoMoreVictims of impaired driving. By working in collaboration with law enforcement to end underage drinking and all drunk and drugged driving, MADD has helped reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50%, saving more than 400,000 lives. The organization is a vocal advocate for tougher sentencing, new laws and new technology, including implementation of the Halt Act. MADD also has provided supportive services to nearly one million victims of drunk and drugged driving at no charge through local victim advocates and its 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. For more information or to make a donation, visit us at https://madd.org/ and follow MADD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Media Contact
Katie Alvino, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 877.275.6233, [email protected], madd.org
