GALLOWAY, N.J. (April 13, 2018) – Shelby Gribbin, 18, of Brigantine, a freshman at Stockton University, was named the 2018 Hero of the Year by Stockton in partnership with the John R. Elliott Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers® at a ceremony in the Stockton Art Gallery on April 12. Gribbin’s photo will now be featured … Read more
SWAINTON, N.J. (April 12, 2018) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will hold its 18th Annual “Be a HERO” golf tournament and dinner auction Wednesday, May 16th at the Union League National Golf Club in Swainton, NJ, hosted by MediLink Homecare, Inc. Registration and a putting contest sponsored by Townsquare Media … Read more
LITTLE EGG HARBOR, N.J. (April 2, 2018) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the American Legion Hall 493 in Little Egg Harbor Township in memory of Matt Uhl, a Rowan University student who was tragically killed in 2013 after being hit by a drunk … Read more
Drunk driving kills thousands of Americans each year. It is a catastrophe of responsibility that affects families and communities, and can make a parent’s worst nightmare a vivid reality. The good news is these tragedies are entirely preventable. All it takes is a HERO to step up and offer their service as a designated driver. … Read more
NORTHFIELD — This week marks 16 years since the death of Nelson Albano’s son, Michael, who was killed by a drunken driver at age 19. This year is also the first year since Michael’s death that Albano, 63, of Vineland, has been able to put up a Christmas tree with his family in the years … Read more
Gail Rosenthal may be publicly known for her Linwood Central Square shop, Joelle’s, but her support of the HERO Campaign is a personal one. “When I was 21, I traveled to New Hampshire on a ski trip, and was struck by a drunk driver. I had been driving up a two lane mountain road when … Read more
MAYS LANDING — Sometimes a message resonates more with young people when it comes from their friends. That is the hope of the HERO Campaign’s new student initiative, the HERO Video Network. “We’re so excited about this one,” said Christine D’Alessandro, media coordinator for the HERO Campaign. “This is an exciting turn where we’re focusing … Read more
(Hundreds of supporters join together for the 7th Annual John R. Elliott Hero Walk Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center.) OCEAN CITY, N.J. – In a demonstration of their unyielding dedication to the cause of ending drunk driving, hundreds of rain soaked supporters turned out Sunday to take part … Read more
Somers Point, N.J. – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will hold its 7th Annual HERO Walk to prevent drunk driving at 6th Street and the Boardwalk on Sunday, October 29. For the first time, the event will include a competitive 5k run with prizes for men and women at various age … Read more
Galloway, N.J. (September 15, 2017) – After a summer of waiting to hear who would win Best Tasting HEROtini Drink, Best HERO Establishment, Best HERO Bartender and Best Herotini Drink Name, over 200 people eagerly awaited the HEROtini Mocktail Challenge results at the HEROtini Happening event on September 14 at the Stockton Seaview Resort in … Read more
