Ocean City, N.J. – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will hold its 10th Annual HERO Walk to prevent drunk driving at 6th Street and the Boardwalk here on Sunday, October 17. Hundreds of supporters, along with families who have lost loved ones to drunk driving, are expected for the 5K event. … Read more
Reading, PA (June 7, 2021) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers has recently partnered with the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) to expand its campaign to prevent drunk and impaired driving in Berks County, PA. The HERO Campaign, established in memory of Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, … Read more
Longport, N.J. (May 27, 2021) – At a ceremony held at noon today at the Longport Police Station, the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign unveiled three new members of its fleet of HERO police patrol cars aimed at preventing drinking and driving. The cruisers, from Longport, Pleasantville, and Vineland, will serve as rolling billboards with … Read more
VINELAND, NJ (February 22, 2021) – The Vineland Police Department has announced its partnership with a regional drunk driving prevention organization by unveiling a new HERO Patrol Car to promote the use of safe and sober designated drivers. The department’s new Ford Explorer will be a “rolling billboard” for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign … Read more
Promoting Designated Driver HEROES During the Challenges of 2020. An Open Letter from Bill & Muriel Elliott – Founders of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers.® Thank you to our 2020 HEROES! As many of you did, the HERO Campaign adjusted to the “new normal” by continuing our important life saving programs … Read more
Bill and Muriel Elliott (far left) recognize Sandy and George Tzaferos and Anne DiRenzo from MediLink, for their 20th year as hosts of the Be a Hero Golf Tournament, which raised funds and awareness for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers September 23rd, 2020 at the Union League National Golf Club. … Read more
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (July 2, 2020) – At a Boardwalk ceremony held here today, five South Jersey police departments and the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign unveiled a fleet of HERO patrol cars aimed at preventing drinking and driving. The cars, displaying the HERO Campaign logo and messages promoting designated driving, will serve … Read more
During tough times like our current pandemic crisis, it’s important to remember the good our community is still capable of doing. The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers® continues to recognize the efforts of our dedicated volunteers in helping end drunk driving, and we invite you to explore these achievements in our spring … Read more
CAMDEN (December 19, 2019) – With the goal of helping end drunk driving tragedies, recently retired Gloucester Township Detective Glenn Labove raised $1,500 and counting for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign For Designated Drivers. Labove, who was struck by a drunk driver while on duty and has since retired due to his … Read more
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (October 23, 2019) – More than 300 participants helped raise over $36,000 Sunday in the 9th annual John R. Elliott HERO Walk & 5K Run on the Ocean City Boardwalk. They also took the HERO Pledge to be and to use designated drivers. Proceeds from the event benefitted the HERO Campaign and … Read more
