to promote safe
driving and raise funds for education programs to make communities safer
throughout the country. Walkers can enjoy a number of other activities during the
event, such as a Health and Safety Fair, Kid's Zone with activities for
children and a pet area especially for their four-legged friends.

chapters march

"
Local residents can register for the walk as an individual, or form a team
with their family, friends or company.stridesforchange.org . MADD is a
501(c) 3 charity with 600 chapters and 2 million members nationwide. For more
information , visit http://www.
"When a tragedy like this happens, especially when it strikes
children in a school environment where they're supposed to feel safe,
it rattles our perception that school violence won't happen to us,"
said Toni D. The tip
sheets contain advice on how to talk to children about school violence
and help them cope when a school tragedy occurs; how parents, children
and educators can deal with the anxiety resulting from a violent
situation; how to identify the warning signs that a child might become
violent and more.

13 victims

The program begins in Dallas and will travel to a
total of 14 markets nationwide.
"We need community support in order to make our roadways safer for
everyone and to provide youth the tools they need to protect themselves," said
Doug Scoles, state executive director of MADD Ohio.
"Drunk driving is the nation's most frequently committed violent crime., Magellan Health Services, Inc.

contains public

(Nasdaq:MGLN) is the country's leading managed behavioral health care
organization.

On March 13, 1996 Thomas Hamilton killed 17 people in Dunblane Primary School, Scotland.

murderers thomas

1 youth drug problem, and MADD served more than
30,000 victims and survivors in 2004.
The local presenting sponsor is Nationwide.----In response to
the recent school shootings on Minnesota's Red Lake Indian Reservation
that killed at least 10 people and wounded more than a dozen, Magellan
Health Services, Inc.com, for parents, children and educators concerned
about the safety of their own schools.

list 17

About Nissan North America, Inc., the nation's leading manager of behavioral
health care, is highlighting coping strategies on its Web site,
www.

enquiry primary

Underage drinking is the No.

murderers shootings

Nissan Teams With MADD as National Sponsor and Encourages Public Support

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(MADD) will launch its signature 5K Strides for Change, walk at Nationwide
Plaza on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at 8:30 a.

Business Editors /Health Writers

FARMINGTON, Conn.
Magellan has posted the information on Violence in Schools on the
Spotlight area of its Web site portal, www.MagellanHealth.com, as well
as on its Web sites for customers, members and providers. The company specializes in managed mental health and
substance abuse services as well as employee assistance/life
management programs.

chapters list

Walkers and their pledge supporters are key in securing the funds
necessary to benefit MADD's lifesaving mission.

foreward shootings

, director of product safety, regulatory and
accessory quality. "Nissan is proud to be a part of these events and is not
only a sponsor, but our employees have formed teams to raise money for MADD as
well.stridesforchange.

dunblane 1996

primary into

It is our hope that the
materials on our Web site provide a way for parents and educators to
help children cope with their fear and anxiety about this issue,"
explained McClure .

public thomas

Strides for Change is presented nationally by Nissan North America, Inc.
In North America , Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing.

dunblane public

More information on Nissan North America and
the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at
http://www.
The coping strategies recommended in the tip sheets were developed
based on information from experts in the behavioral health field.

school 17

Its customers include health plans, corporations
and government agencies.

people victims

In concert with its 25th anniversary of lifesaving work, MADD has teamed
up with National Presenting Sponsor Nissan North America, Inc. Registration materials are available
from the MADD Ohio or online at http://www.
Other 2005 MADD Strides for Change events will be take place in Dallas,
Houston , San Antonio, Laredo, Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, Columbus, Lansing,
Cincinnati, Albuquerque, Los Angeles , San Diego and Sacramento through October
2005.

About Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD )
MADD is the premiere organization working to fight drunk driving, support
the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. "Children, especially, may be frightened about becoming victims
of violence.

foreward killed

to rally financial and
community support for the prevention of drunk driving and underage drinking
and to benefit victims of this violent crime. "Drunk driving impacts
everyone in our community. Participants form teams of 10 or more and are asked to raise $100 each
through pledges.

foreward primary

Nearly
300,000 lives have been saved since MADD's founding in 1980.madd.com .
Headquartered in Farmington, Conn.

public school

It is time for everyone to realize that
we need the support of the entire community to solve this problem and to save
lives," said Wendy Hamilton, MADD National Board President.org .
Magellan has provided community psychological assistance in the past
for events such as the Columbine school shooting and the events of
September 11, 2001 and has offered similar educational resources in a
variety of other instances, including the recent tsunami disaster.

1996 list

"
Strides for Change is a 5K, non-competitive walk that enables corporations
and individuals to team up with MADD in keeping our children and communities
safe.

hamilton 17

m.infiniti.

Magellan Health Services Educates Public about Coping with School Violence; Web Site Offers Information on Helping Parents Children Address Fear and Anxiety

crime 17

MADD Kicks Off Signature 5K 'Strides for Change' Walk to Support Community Safety as MADD Celebrates 25 Years of Saving Lives and Preventing Injuries

McClure, LCSW, DCSW, CEAP, a senior Magellan clinician
who oversees the company's Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
team. Others may go into denial, and others may not yet be able
to comprehend the magnitude of the tragedy.

murder 1996

MagellanHealth.

13 scotland

For example, a $25 donation
to the organization enables MADD to connect with 20 safe drivers who pledge to
"Tie One On For Safety" during the holidays and provide each with a red ribbon
and safe driving tips. Anyone can sign up to walk at one of these local events, become a
virtual walker from anywhere, 24 hours a day, or make a charitable donation to
help support Strides for Change by visiting http://www.

13 scotland

"By bringing MADD's mission to stop drunk driving and Nissan's commitment
to child safety, the Strides for Change walks will raise public awareness and
funds to support the prevention of traffic fatalities," said Robert Yakushi,
Nissan North America, Inc.org .

people into

---

- - kjjkjk

Loading...

(Note: These pages use the Atlas Content Safeguard System (ACSS) and require that Javascript is enabled for viewing.)