Leave the driving to us

THUNDER & BUTTONS SPONSORS FUNDRAISER

FOR DESIGNATED DRIVER OF COLORADO SPRINGS

Proceeds Supports Drunk Driving Prevention by

Providing Free Rides Home in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Thunder & Buttons is proud to partner with Designated Driver of Colorado Springs (DD) on a fundraiser on October 10th from 6pm to 10pm at the Thunder & Buttons location on 2415 West Colorado Avenue in Old Colorado City. The objective is to kick off a fundraising drive to raise $100,000 to help Designated Driver of Colorado Springs operate during the busiest time of the year. Planned activities include special guest speakers, raffle, live bands and food.

“We care deeply about Designated Drivers of Colorado Springs and their mission to save lives so we are helping to raise money through sponsorships, promote an awareness of local businesses that support this worthy cause and solicit volunteers as drivers for DD in the next three months,” said Diane Dimbat of Thunder & Buttons.

"There is never a reason to get behind the wheel of a car when you have had too much to drink,” said Nonie Rispin, founder of Designated Driver of Colorado Springs. “You don’t have to be an alcohol drinker to participate. It’s about being a caring partner in this community.”

Diane adds, “Through this fundraiser, our goal is not only to help provide funds to keep Designated Drivers of Colorado Springs functioning for the rest of this year and beyond but to also reinforce the importance of planning ahead and making sure that there is a safe alternative ride home when you are under the influence of alcohol.”

“Designated Driver of Colorado Springs provides free rides through a network of volunteers," said Rispin. "Not only do we get people home safely, but we get them home safely in their own cars. All they have to do is call 719-650-3450. Our goal is to eliminate the reasons why drivers sometimes make poor choices when they have been drinking,” said Rispin. “If the ride is free and their car is sitting in the driveway the next morning, what's left to think about?"

Designated Driver of Colorado Springs partners with 40 local establishments where they are on call Tuesday thru Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. year round. “Our goal is to raise enough community sponsorship so that drivers would be available 24/7 to keep everyone safer,” said Rispin.

As a grassroots community-sponsored program with volunteer drivers, Rispin said that
Designated Drivers gave their first rides starting with New Year's Eve of this year and have given approximately 1,000 rides since then. The drivers work in two people teams. One driver gives the person a ride home in their own vehicle while the other follows in a chase car.

“We are just a group of volunteers who are not paid for our services so every dollar counts. We are in the process of moving from a Sole Proprietorship to Non-Profit status to be able to apply for community grants and donations that will help us reach our financial goals in the future,” concludes Rispin.

For more information: www.noduicosprings.com or call Nonie Rispin at 719-650-3450.