Ocean City, N.J. (June 21, 2017) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of safe and sober designated drivers to prevent drunk driving tragedies, will host its 7th Annual HERO Walk in Ocean City on Sunday, October 29 beginning at 11 a.m. at 6th Street and the … Read more
The John R. Elliottt HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers® is hosting a fun, summer-long mocktail competition among bartenders throughout the Jersey Shore region, with an important message attached to the event. The HEROtini® Mocktail Challenge began on Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants, bars and clubs throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties and their accompanying local business sponsors signed up … Read more
SWAINTON, N.J. (May 31, 2017) – More than 130 golfers participated in The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers’ 17th Annual “Be a HERO” golf tournament and dinner auction on Wednesday, May 17th at Sand Barrens Golf Club, hosted by MediLink Homecare, Inc. and sponsored by Applebee’s and Townsquare Media. Proceeds benefit the … Read more
UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. — Volunteer union workers spent Friday making upgrades to the roadside memorial placed at the spot where a U.S. Navy Ensign tragically lost his life because of a drunken driver. “It’s a wonderful feeling to come out here with organized labor and our apprentices,” said Richard Tolson who is director of the … Read more
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ (April 13, 2017) – Vanessa Francesco, a 20-year-old health science major from Somers Point, was named the 2017 HERO of the Year at Stockton University on Tuesday, April 11. The HERO of the Year is a student who exemplifies ‘HERO’ qualities in serving as a safe and sober designated driver for friends … Read more
Pomona, N.J. – More than 200 Stockton University students participated in the 8th annual HERO Games here Wednesday, April 5 to promote designated driving and the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign. Students representing campus fraternities and sororities competed in flag football, egg tossing and a tug-of-war as part of the HERO promotion and Greek Week … Read more
Don’t be surprised this summer if you hear the patrons at your favorite Jersey Shore tavern or restaurant say, “Bartender, give me a HEROtini.” A HERO what? The Great HEROtini Mocktail Challenge is the trademarked name for a contest that will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day to promote the importance of responsible drinking … Read more
This St. Patrick’s Day, the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers and Uber New Jersey are teaming up to raise awareness of the need for safe and sober designated drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA), 252 people died in crashes due to drunk driving over a 24-hour period … Read more
The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) presented a $2,500 contribution to the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign as the benefit charity of its sold out “March Madness” Winter Mixer, held March 13th at the Buddakan Restaurant in Atlantic City. The contribution will support the HERO Campaign’s mission to promote designated driving, along with this … Read more
Third-graders and students from the SJRS Book Project include designated driving message SOMERS POINT, NJ (March 14, 2017) – Bill and Muriel Elliott, founders of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, were honored guests of Sylvia McFadden’s third-grade class and students from the SJRS Book Project at St. Joseph Regional School in … Read more
