This blog is done by Debbie Hardy~

Celebrating a safe Holiday can be a life saving decision. 
During the Holiday season, when many gather to celebrate with family and friends, we need to be sure we are making responsible choices.  The consumption of alcohol seems to be synonymous with party's and celebration.   A designated driver should also be a part of these party's and celebrations.  Making responsible choices happens long before the party starts.  The choice to designate a driver or to hire a cab for sober transportation needs to be in place before the celebrating begins.  As hosts of Holiday gatherings, we also need to sure our guest are making responsible choices and intervene when needed.  Offering non-alcoholic beverage options can be a fun way to celebrate too.  Be the life of the party this year!!

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Janet’s Story is a story of hope, courage and loss.  It’s the story of Janet Hardy, a thirteen year old who was killed by a drunk driver.  It’s the story of her Mom finding hope in a world of grief. Janet’s Story begins with the life of Janet as told in her own words.  Her story continues with the events that lead to the crash caused by a drunk driver, the impact of the crash and drunk driving and surviving life after the loss of a child.  Janet’s Story is shared by her Mom, Debbie Hardy. 

Every month Deb speaks to court ordered drivers about the death of her child, the walk through the darkness of learning her daughter was murdered. She describes in detail what it is like to pick out not a wedding dress; but something special for the last good-bye. It is a nightmare no one should ever live through.

As you celebrate this year with family and friends please think twice about mixing social events with alcohol. One person can make a difference in saving lives! Make plans that include safety of you and your friends. Remember:

"Friends don't let Friends drive impaired!"
 

Tonight my son who is an EMT responded to a crash somewhere here in Maryland. We see, read and hear people don't let friends drive drunk so we all know better, right? Well one would think. This is not the case. Tonight it was a call for a crash with 2 injured and it turned out to be 3 young girls. Two dead one critical and a group of friends who were following them home to make sure they were safe. Now these kids knew better, they were all over 21. They had all been at the same night club and were concerned enough about the driver to follow her home? Come on! Do better than that, take the keys, give them a ride, call them a cab, call a family member. Friends don't let friends drive drunk. Remember that please.