Candlelight Vigil in Brampton to Honor 22 Impaired Driving Victims

On September 14, 2024, MADD Canada will host a Candlelight Vigil Service and Memorial Monument ceremony at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Ontario. This event aims to honor victims of impaired driving, specifically recognizing 22 new names added to the Ontario Memorial Monument this year. The monument, inaugurated in 2023, serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost due to alcohol, cannabis, and other drug-related crashes, with a total of 158 names engraved. The design of the Ontario Memorial Monument symbolizes the guardrails found on roads, representing the protection and remembrance of victims and their families. The ceremony will feature several speakers, including MADD Canada National President Tanya Hansen and local officials, emphasizing the importance of sober driving and community support. Media representatives are invited to cover the event, and interviews with MADD Canada representatives will be available. This initiative is part of a broader effort by MADD Canada to raise awareness about impaired driving and its devastating consequences. MADD Canada has established similar memorial monuments across various provinces, with ongoing efforts to create additional monuments in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. The vigil not only commemorates those who have tragically lost their lives but also serves as a call to action for the community to prioritize safe driving practices.