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“Talking about your feeling with someone who is willing to listen can be enormously consoling, especially if that person has experienced a death similar to the one you are grieving.”

Quote by Candy Lightner

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Candy Lightner is a prominent advocate known for her efforts in combating drunk driving. Born on May 30, 1946, Lightner founded MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) after her daughter's death in a drunk driving accident. Through her personal experiences and relentless efforts, she turned MADD into a national movement aimed at raising public awareness and driving legal and policy reforms. more

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