With the 111th Grey Cup set to bring Canadians together this Sunday, MADD Canada reminds football fans to include safety in their game day plans to prevent impaired driving.
Every year, hundreds of Canadians are killed, and thousands are injured in alcohol, cannabis and/or drug-related crashes. These preventable tragedies impact families and communities nationwide.
“Grey Cup Sunday should be a day for celebrating with friends and family, not a day marked by tragedy,” said MADD Canada National President Tanya Hansen Pratt, whose mother Beryl, was killed by an impaired driver in 1999. “We want fans to enjoy the game and have a fantastic time, but not at the cost of anyone’s life. Let’s make this Grey Cup unforgettable by keeping our roads safe.”
MADD Canada is urging all Canadians to help prevent impairment-related crashes, deaths and injuries:
- Always plan ahead so you know how you are getting home safely;
- Never drive a car, boat, ATV or any other vehicle while impaired;
- Never get into a vehicle being operated by someone who’s impaired;
- Call 911 if you see a driver you suspect is impaired.
Football fans looking for a safe, sober and reliable ride home at the push of a button can check out Uber, MADD Canada’s Official Designated Rideshare APP. Visit https://www.uber.com/ca/en/ for more information.
