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
The HERO Campaign to promote Designated Driving at Rutgers Football Games
New Brunswick, NJ –The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers are teaming up with Rutgers University to keep fans safe at home football games this season. A HERO Campaign tent will be located at the main gate beginning at this Saturday’s Connecticut game, registering non-drinking designated drivers … 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
A Conversation With Bill Elliott, Founder of the HERO Campaign
By WALLACE McKELVEY, Staff Writer The Press of Atlantic City Bill Elliott, of Egg Harbor Township, is creator of the Ensign John R. Elliott Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers. The campaign is named for Elliott’s son, who was killed by a drunken driver in July 2000. Elliott also just recently retired as executive director of … Read more
Jersey Shore Heroes recruits more than 150 bars and taverns
From The Current STAFF REPORTS Wednesday, July 25, 2012 GALLOWAY – More than 150 bars and taverns from Asbury Park to Cape May have pledged to promote a designated driver program established in memory of Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township. Under the Jersey Shore Heroes program, they will serve free soft drinks … Read more
