Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida celebrated its 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County with a recent 2025 VIP Kick-Off Party presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale. The event raised $14,000 to benefit MADD Southeast Florida’s community education, victim support services and youth prevention programs.
Drunk driving deaths have increased by 31% over the past decade with someone being killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 78 seconds. Drunk driving is a 100 percent preventable crime, and MADD Southeast Florida’s goal is to end impaired driving.
More than 150 of South Florida’s most impactful philanthropists, top community leaders and local dignitaries were among the guests who enjoyed light bites provided by host BBX Capital and mocktails by LaCroix. Attendees also had the opportunity to support MADD Southeast Florida’s mission through a raffle and a silent auction featuring exclusive prizes.
NBC 6 Community Reporter Miriam Tapia emceed the special evening. Attendees heard inspiring stories from Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus, Honorary Chairperson Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff of Broward Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Indiana Miranda.
The 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 7:30 a.m. Thousands of walkers, runners, strollers, wheelchairs and supporters of all ages will come together in downtown Fort Lauderdale to raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving for good.
Photo cutline: BSO Undersheriff Nichole Anderson, Heather Geronemus and Larry Coggins and Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Indiana Miranda
