Ocean City, N.J. – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers has announced that Michael Pompei has been appointed to its Foundation Board of Trustees. Pompei is a long-time casino industry human resources leader who has spent his entire career serving as an advocate for managers and employees in southern New Jersey, while … Read more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – When fans arrive for the 124th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 9, they can see a memorial to a young Naval Academy graduate on the main concourse. This is more than a memorial. It is a tribute and living legacy to a young naval officer whose life … Read more
Ocean City, N.J. – Despite predictions for a rainout, the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign was blessed with a dry day and mild temperatures as it hosted its 12th HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, October 15, 2023, on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Hundreds of supporters, along with families who have lost loved … Read more
OCEAN CITY, N.J. – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign will host its 12th HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, October 15 at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center, located at 6th Street and the Boardwalk. Participants can pre-register individually or as a team at HEROcampaign.org. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. A … Read more
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ (September 13, 2023) – The first all-electric HERO-wrapped patrol vehicle was unveiled this afternoon on the Boardwalk in front of the Tropicana Atlantic City thanks to a partnership between the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers and the Atlantic City Police Department. The ACPD’s new Mustang Mach-E is the … Read more
‘Rolling Billboard’ Encourages Use of Designated Drivers Egg Harbor Twp., NJ (August 1, 2023) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers has partnered with the Egg Harbor Township Police Department to unveil the Campaign’s 20th HERO patrol vehicle to promote the use of safe and sober designated drivers. Immediately after its unveiling, … Read more
Police departments throughout New Jersey are embracing a unique statewide program to end drunk and impaired driving in memory of a young naval officer. In partnership with the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign, a fleet of 20 police departments have turned their patrol cars into rolling billboards reminding the public to become HEROES by … Read more
The 3rd Annual “Remembering Michael T. Sot HERO Walk” is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, NJ. The Walk is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe and sober designated drivers and to celebrate Michael’s life. The Sot family honors Michael’s memory, … Read more
On Friday, April 28, the Little Egg Harbor Police Department, along with Mayor Blaise Scibetta and Committeeman Ken Laney, welcomed the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign to their community. The LEHPD was presented with “Be a HERO” magnets that will be placed on all of the town’s patrol cars to encourage people to use designated … Read more
The Borough of Sea Girt Police Department has announced its partnership with a regional drunk driving prevention organization by unveiling a new HERO patrol vehicle to promote the use of safe and sober designated drivers. A Ford Explorer from the department’s fleet was recently wrapped with the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign’s bright blue and … Read more
