Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart
2023 Humanitarian Award washington dc
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart delivered remarks about his efforts in Congress to address the opioid and fentanyl crises. Many Members of Congress, current and retired, joined the large crowd of MAPDA supporters to recognize the Congressman for his leadership.
Television News Anchor Karen Devine
2023 Humanitarian Award Recipient California
Emmy Award winning anchor and journalist Karen Devine is a part of the DNA of MAPDA. It was Karen's idea to connect some mothers who lost a child to an overdose with Congresswoman Mary Bono. From that meeting, MAPDA was founded. Karen won an Emmy for a news segment she produced that discussed the worsening opioid epi
Riverside County D.A. Mike Hestrin
2023 courageous leadership Award
Riverside County, California, Assistant District Attorney John Aki was on hand to receive an award on behalf of District Attorney Mike Hestrin. Mike has a very strong record of prosecuting fentanyl dealers.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco
2023 COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP AWARd
At our California awards reception, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco received a MAPDA award for his strong leadership addressing the opioid and fentanyl epidemic sweeping every community in America.
Senator Shelly Moore Capito (WV)
2022 Humanitarian Award Washington DC
We presented one of our Humanitarian Awards to Senator Shelly Moore Capito (WV) for her outstanding leadership on the issues that matter to us the most.
Congressman Dave Joyce (OH)
2022 Humanitarian Award Washington DC
We presented our second Humanitarian Award to Congressman Dave Joyce (OH) for his outstanding leadership in the House of Representatives and his many bold legislative successes.
Congressman Hal Rogers (KY)
2019 Humanitarian Award Washington DC
“The true warriors are the mothers and family members who endure the immense challenges associated with SUD and hold onto hope for their loved ones."
- Congressman Hal Rogers
Chad Bianco, Sheriff
" The opioid epidemic has mostly been a silent, hidden killer. It's not a topic that many families wish to discuss. In law enforcement, we see families devastated as a result or prescription drug overdoses. Our Department works tirelessly with our youth to help prevent addiction, but we simply cannot do it alone. Those parents who have either lost a child to an overdose or have struggled with all that comes with parenting someone who is in the grips of an active addiction need our support...
I am proud to work with leaders like Congresswoman Mary Bono, Stacie Mathewson, and many others who take action and fight this problem at the root by preventing opioid addiction before it starts and supporting kids who have regained sobriety. Our nation's youth are at the forefront of this crisis and it's the work of many, like MAPDA, who truly make a difference...
As a father, I am thankful for groups like MAPDA who work around the clock to protect our youth."
- Chad Bianco
Riverside County Sheriff
Grants and Scholarships
Women's Resource Center
We provided a $5,000 grant to the Women's Resource Center of Durango, Colorado. The grant was used to support women who are in recovery from a substance use disorder.
