MADD launches the second year of "Take a Minute. Make a Plan." campaign with Diageo to highlight the importance of holiday road safety
ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) urges drivers to make safety a priority this holiday season, as millions of Americans gear up for Thanksgiving gatherings and "Blackout Wednesday" celebrations on Thanksgiving Eve, an increasingly popular night for drinking.
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