Craig Zinn Automotive Group Presents MADD Southeast Florida 2026 VIP Kick-Off

Two out of three people will be impacted by drunk driving in their lifetime. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida is kicking off its 15th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Hero’s Pride Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, presented by the Florida Panthers & Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, with a meaningful 2026 VIP Kick-Off Party presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale.

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Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the annual event will debut its rebrand as Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K in 2026, reflecting expanded momentum in the fight against impaired driving and deepened community engagement. Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk and drugged driving and underage drinking while uniting community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $4.2 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of MADD.

Drunk driving deaths have increased by 31% over the past decade, with someone being killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 78 seconds. Drunk driving is a 100 percent preventable crime, and MADD’s goal is to end impaired driving.

During the VIP Kick-Off Party, attendees will enjoy light bites and mocktails and a variety of raffle and silent auction items donated by local MADD supporters. Money raised stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving.

Special guests include Move With MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Founder and Chairperson Heather Geronemus, Honorary Chairperson Broward Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Nichole Anderson, local dignitaries, among others. WTVJ-NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 Community Reporter Miriam Tapia will emcee the event.

The host committee for the 2026 VIP Kick-Off Party presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group includes Patrick Daoud of Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Alexa Diaz of be better together, Maggie Gunther of Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Gene Harvey of Amerant Bank, Lois Marino of BBX Capital, Jessica Rodriguez of Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors, Durée Ross of Durée & Company, Avesta Shaygannik of Newfront, Samantha Strouse of Neighbors 4 Neighbors and George Taylor of Brinkley Morgan.

The 15th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Hero’s Pride Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, presented by the Florida Panthers and the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, will take place on Sunday, April 26. Thousands of walkers, runners, strollers, wheelchairs and supporters of all ages will come together in downtown Fort Lauderdale to raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving for good. The in-person race will start near Huizenga Plaza at 7:30 a.m., or supporters can also participate in a virtual option. 

For more information or to register for the 15^th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Hero’s Pride Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, presented by the Florida Panthers and the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, visit give.madd.org/movefortlauderdale 

Event sponsors include Signature Sponsors UKG and Salah Foundation; Title Sponsor Hero’s Pride, a World Emblem Brand; Presenting Sponsors Florida Panthers and Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Road Guardian Sponsor Craig Zinn Automotive Group; Corporate Champion Sponsors Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Durée & Company, Florida Highway Patrol, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission; and Spotlight Sponsors Aetna and Broward College; and MADD Milestone Sponsor Holman Motorcars.

RSVP to the 2026 VIP Kick-Off Party presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group here: bit.ly/FTLVIPKickOff 

Event sponsorships are available. For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Please contact Development Director Cameron Patasnik at Cameron.Patasnik@madd.org with any additional questions.

By ML Staff. Images/MADD