1goodlove: MADD Walk

I love the MADD Walk. I do. This might sound weird being that it's a day where many people who have lost loved ones in a tragic way gather…but the reality is that this day is quite the mix of hope, family, friends, purpose, and sorrow. No one denies the reality of the losses so many at the event have faced and live with…but the overall feel of the day is one of hope and community.

For the Presley/McKinney/and friends clan - it's the only day of the year when loads of family and friends all gather in honor and memory of Jason. The day is a celebration of him, his life, and the blessing of community that we have together.

And the fact that we're able to raise funds to prevent this from happening to others is satisfying as well. Over the past 9 years, The Jason Presley Team has raised somewhere around 50,000 bucks to promote MADD's mission. This past year, we raised 9,952 dollars thanks to the support of MANY. This is satisfying…and it matters. It promotes justice, freedom, peace.

After the walk, there is a lunch at my house - lots of soup eating. Lots of laughter. Lots of catching up with friends and family. Lots of love. I am reminded every year of how much I have and how blessed I am - in family, in friends, in community.

So here are some pictures from this year!