We were pleased to read Ryan Loughlin’s article in At the Shore about the growing popularity of “Dry January” as a month-long movement to replace alcoholic beverages with no-proof mocktails. We applaud the local bars and taverns who offer their health-conscious patrons the non-alcoholic drink alternatives. We also believe mocktails serve an important role … Read more
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
CLARK, N.J. (May 1, 2021) – You could always depend on Michael Sot to do the right thing. That’s exactly what he was doing on December 2, 2018 when he chose to serve as a designated driver for his friends and, in the cruelest of ironies, was killed by a drunk driver as he transported … 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
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Nov. 17, 2020) – A 15-second commercial promoting designated driving, featuring Atlantic City Deputy Police Chief James Sarkos, will soon be displayed here on 100 digital screens of the AC Boardwalk’s Impactivate Video Billboard Network. The airtime on the digital network was recently donated to the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign by … Read more
ABSECON, NJ (November 13, 2020) – Glenn Insurance Inc. recently designated The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign as a 2020 Plymouth Rock Assurance’s Circle of Excellence Award winner and presented the organization’s founders, Bill and Muriel Elliott, with an accompanying $2,000 donation. Plymouth Rock’s Circle of Excellence appreciation program honors and rewards the insurance company’s … 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
