Candy Lightner founded MADD in 1980 after her daughter, Cari, was killed by a repeat drunk driving offender. Cindy Lamb whose daughter, Laura, became the nation's youngest quadriplegic at the hands of a drunk driver soon joined Candy in her crusade to save lives. - See more at: http://www.madd.org/about-us/history/#sthash.iQB1Rp93.dpuf

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. MADD is the nation's largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking.

MADD East Texas serves victims in 49 counties, with offices in Tyler, Bryan and Beaumont. For more information on the services/ programs provided in your area, please click on the following link: http://www.madd.org/local-offices/tx/east-texas/