UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. — Volunteer union workers spent Friday making upgrades to the roadside memorial placed at the spot where a U.S. Navy Ensign tragically lost his life because of a drunken driver. “It’s a wonderful feeling to come out here with organized labor and our apprentices,” said Richard Tolson who is director of the … Read more
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ (April 13, 2017) – Vanessa Francesco, a 20-year-old health science major from Somers Point, was named the 2017 HERO of the Year at Stockton University on Tuesday, April 11. The HERO of the Year is a student who exemplifies ‘HERO’ qualities in serving as a safe and sober designated driver for friends … Read more
Pomona, N.J. – More than 200 Stockton University students participated in the 8th annual HERO Games here Wednesday, April 5 to promote designated driving and the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign. Students representing campus fraternities and sororities competed in flag football, egg tossing and a tug-of-war as part of the HERO promotion and Greek Week … Read more
Don’t be surprised this summer if you hear the patrons at your favorite Jersey Shore tavern or restaurant say, “Bartender, give me a HEROtini.” A HERO what? The Great HEROtini Mocktail Challenge is the trademarked name for a contest that will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day to promote the importance of responsible drinking … Read more
This St. Patrick’s Day, the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers and Uber New Jersey are teaming up to raise awareness of the need for safe and sober designated drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA), 252 people died in crashes due to drunk driving over a 24-hour period … Read more
The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) presented a $2,500 contribution to the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign as the benefit charity of its sold out “March Madness” Winter Mixer, held March 13th at the Buddakan Restaurant in Atlantic City. The contribution will support the HERO Campaign’s mission to promote designated driving, along with this … Read more
Third-graders and students from the SJRS Book Project include designated driving message SOMERS POINT, NJ (March 14, 2017) – Bill and Muriel Elliott, founders of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, were honored guests of Sylvia McFadden’s third-grade class and students from the SJRS Book Project at St. Joseph Regional School in … Read more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (January 19, 2017) – The New England Patriots honored longtime fan and HERO Campaign supporter Rick Glasheen of Harwich, Mass. as their Designated Driver of the Season in a ceremony at Gillette Stadium before the divisional playoff game against the Texans on Saturday, January 14th. Glasheen was chosen as the Patriots’ Designated Driver … Read more
Participants from across the state rally for designated driving OCEAN CITY, NJ (January 4, 2017) – Splashing their way into the New Year, 1,000 participants raced through the surf here at the third annual HERO Plunge on Sunday, January 1st in support of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers. Some braved the … Read more
SOMERS POINT, N.J. – Last year there were ten traffic fatalities reported in New Jersey during the New Year’s holiday. While many like to usher in the New Year with a cocktail or two, the Hero Campaign hopes to put an end to traffic deaths caused by drunk driving by asking everyone to either use … Read more
