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“Death changes us, the living. In the presence of death, we become more aware of life.... It can inspire us to decide what really matters in life--and then to seek it. (Founder of M.A.D.D.)”

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Candy Lightner
Candy Lightner

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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