Leslie Wells, president of the Comox Valley chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), was awarded the prestigious King Charles Medal at a national ceremony held in Toronto earlier this year.
The medal recognizes her years of volunteer service and advocacy in the fight against impaired driving. 鈥�
I appreciate the recognition that this award gives to MADD,鈥� said Wells. 鈥淭he work that MADD does is what matters. Impaired driving crashes result in a tragedy that is felt for a lifetime.鈥�
Wells has led the local chapter for several years, working with a dedicated group of volunteers to support victims and survivors of impaired driving crashes.
鈥淰olunteers work to help victims and survivors cope with the aftermath of crashes, increase awareness of the results of impaired driving, and ultimately to reduce the number of incidents,鈥� she added.
MADD Comox Valley organizes awareness campaigns, memorial events and educational outreach in schools and the broader community. The chapter is part of a national network committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting those affected by its devastating consequences.
Wells said she sees the award not as a personal honour, but as a tribute to the work of all MADD volunteers across Canada.
