{"id":10200,"date":"2017-12-04T16:59:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T16:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madd.org\/?p=10200"},"modified":"2022-06-27T11:17:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T11:17:35","slug":"upcoming-madd-national-president-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madd.org\/upcoming-madd-national-president-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming MADD National President dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nina-Walker-12.3.png\" alt=\"Naina-Walker\" width=\"600\" height=\"305\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-123800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nina-Walker-12.3.png 600w, https:\/\/madd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nina-Walker-12.3-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Dear MADD Family,<\/p>\n<p>It is with a heavy heart that we share that a member of our MADD family has passed away. Nina Walker, incoming MADD National President for the 2018-2020 term, died on Sunday, December 03, 2017. To say that we are shocked and heartbroken would be an understatement.<\/p>\n<p>Nina joined MADD as a volunteer in October 2002 after her 22-year old daughter, Ginger, was killed in a drunk driving crash February 11, 2001. Ginger left behind a 3-year old son, Shaye, whom Nina and her husband Gary raised.<\/p>\n<p>Excited to share Ginger\u2019s story on a national stage, Nina was set to start her presidency January 1st. She was excited to take her role. In fact, last month she delivered keynotes at two events in Florida, and she was ready to do the same in her hometown of San Diego at a vigil this week.<\/p>\n<p>There aren\u2019t enough words to express how much her love and dedication to MADD will be missed. We also know that this loss will be felt most in San Diego, where she actively volunteered for the last 15 years by presenting at high schools, Victim Impact Panels and the Naval and Marine Corps bases in San Diego County. Nina also attended DUI checkpoints and supported the members of law enforcement in her community.<\/p>\n<h2>A long-standing advocate<\/h2>\n<p>As a member of MADD\u2019s National Board of Directors from 2007 to 2015, Nina passionately raised awareness about MADD\u2019s victim services, especially MADD\u2019s 24\/7 national Victim Help Line.<\/p>\n<p>Nina served in multiple roles, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chairperson of the Victim Services Committee<\/li>\n<li>Field Relations Committee<\/li>\n<li>and a contributor\u00a0to other board committees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>She was committed to serving as a voice for victims and survivors of the violent and completely preventable crime of drunk or drugged driving and an advocate for the loved ones left behind.<\/p>\n<p>When training in Dallas last month, Nina shared that when leaving to volunteer for MADD, Shaye tells her: \u201cGrandma, go make a difference.&#8221; And, on this particular day, Shaye stated it once more, \u201cGrandma, go make a difference!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We can say that without a doubt, Nina lived up to her grandson\u2019s words and truly made a difference in the lives of everyone privileged enough to meet her.<\/p>\n<p>We remain forever grateful for Nina\u2019s passion, commitment and hard work. Our hearts are with Nina\u2019s loved ones, especially Gary and Shaye. We also offer our sincerest condolences to Nina and Gary\u2019s two daughters, Dana and Natalie; their son-in-law, Mike and Gary and their grandchildren, Gary, Sasha, Porter, Jett and Jacob.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the tragedy of this loss, we remain dedicated to ensuring her vision of a future of No More Victims\u00ae lives on. This was Nina\u2019s commitment to MADD and to everyone in this country!<\/p>\n<p>We will share details on Nina\u2019s services as they become finalized by the family. Please keep Nina\u2019s husband, Gary, and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear MADD Family, It is with a heavy heart that we share that a member of our MADD family has passed away. 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