Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida will be holding the MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K VIP Kick-Off Party at BBX Capital, 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900, Fort Lauderdale on February 11 from 6 – 8 p.m.

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 & MADDDash 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. Move With MADD & MADDDash Fort Lauderdale 5K, taking place on April 26, is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk and drugged driving and underage drinking while uniting community members around MADD’s mission.

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.

Cost:
$25

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