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Our Lady of Mercy Academy Hosts HERO Walk

Newfield, NJ, November 6, 2012 –    This year the students from Our Lady of Mercy Academy were unable to attend the 2nd Annual HERO Walk in Ocean City so they decided to host a HERO Walk of their own. President of the SADD Club at OLMA, senior Victoria Cannizzaro, didn’t want to miss an opportunity  … Read more

Massachusetts District Attorney launches new anti-drunken driving campaign

In Massachusetts, Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey launched a regional anti-drunken driving campaign in conjunction with the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers at Gillette Stadium with local police departments and bar and tavern owners on Nov. 2. In 2009, more than 12,000 people were arrested for DUI in Massachusetts, and more than 650 people  … Read more

Norfolk D.A. to Offer Training for Establishments That Serve Alcohol

By Matt Perkins Patch.com The training will be held for all owners and managers of such establishments on Nov. 2 at Patriot Place in Foxborough. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey is calling on licensed liquor venues throughout the county, requesting owners and managers of establishments that serve alcohol to attend an alcohol service training  … Read more

HERO Campaign continues to promote use of sober designated drivers

By The Messenger-Gazette The Somerset/Hunterdon Counties HERO Campaign Team, comprised of law enforcement agencies and community-based programs, kicked off the HEROES program last month at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. In the infield of the Somerset Patriots ballpark the Somerset/Hunterdon Counties HERO Campaign Team proclaimed their support for the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, a  … Read more

HERO Walk draws 2,000 to Ocean City Boardwalk

Written by Ann Richardson, The Ocean City Gazette OCEAN CITY — More than 2,000 participants hit the Ocean City boardwalk for the second annual HERO Walk on Sunday, Oct. 14. The “Be a Hero, Be a Designated Driver” event benefitted the HERO Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drunk driving by promoting the use  … Read more

Second annual HERO Walk brings a crowd to Ocean City’s Boardwalk

By BRIAN IANIERI, The Press of Atlantic City OCEAN CITY — Daniel DuRoss’s three daughters wore their father’s image on T-shirts that explained how a drunken driver killed the 29-year-old Atlantic City police officer on Sept. 24, 1963. Kimberly DuRoss, who was 3 at the time, sees signs that awareness campaigns have changed public perceptions  … Read more

They’re willing to walk: Schools, groups work to gather participants for annual event to raise awareness about drunk driving

By MICHELLE BRUNETTI POST Staff Writer The Press of Atlantic City High school and even middle school students – many too young to drive – are joining the Ensign John R. Elliott Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers to combat drunk driving. They are participating with teachers and parents in large numbers at the second annual  … Read more

HERO Kickoff Rally at Fitzpatrick’s

Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse is a big fan of The Hero Campaign in its efforts to keep our roadways safe when drinking and dining out. We are organizing a HERO team to walk on Sunday, October 14th to support this much needed cause. The Hero Campaign’s mission is to prevent drunk driving tragedies by educating  … Read more