Happy Birthday

CAROL!

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a child was born in the frozen tundra of the mid-west.

She was a child with mystical powers of leadership, and a crazily creative approach to life.

She was smart, of course, very, very smart.

Years passed and her family gave her away

to a ukelele-playing man who would become a pioneer in bringing babies into the

world in an altogether new way.

Together, they made their home in Honolulu and raised two children,

Carolyn and Phillip.

These wonderful children, though not near as magical as their mother,

made their way to the mainland, which caused their mother

to take many trips.

But at home, in Hawaii, this magical woman single-handedly

started Mother's Against Drunk Driving and she has been its "dear leader"

for 25 years.

As it happens, she has also made it to her 70th birthday.

And that's why we are writing to you.

This website is about Carol McNamee and her exploits from childhood to motherhood to MADDhood.

www.maddaboutcarol.builderspot.com

Happy 70th Birthday

Carol!

Carol and I go back to the inception of MADD when she and I were in the Medical Auxiliary. The Candy Lightner Story played on TV and people were asked to call if they were interested in starting a MADD chapter in HI.

Carol contacted a few dozen interested citizens and after months of organizing we held a community forum with Candy Lightner called "Drunk Driving:Everyone's Business.

That was in February 1984 and Carol is still involved.

Carol has received at least 2 national awards and six local ones for her contribution to our community and drunk driving. She has a reputation for being the most knowledgable person in Hawaii about DUI who is neither an attorney nor a professional.

She is simply a dedicated volunteer who spends all her volunteer time educating the public and the legislature about the best way to strengthen and enforce our DUI laws. -Anita

dedicateddedicated

“Her capacity for friendship and love seems to know no

bounds.

“She has a total commitment

to keeping Hawaii's highways

and youth safe.”committedcommitted

Carol has saved so many lives, and revived so

much hope. There is a special place for Carol in Heaven”

-“She became my

mentor and my friend. Carol's compassion,

concern and leadership has inspired me from

our first meeting until today. ”

mentormentor

“Blessed are we

for knowing her...”

blessedblessed

“We admire your dedication,

perseverance, and HARD work over all

these years that have kept MADD in the forefront, and impacted not only

our community, but the nation.”

amazingamazing

“I would not have been able

to overcome the challenges I've

faced as a victim of a drunk driver

without your personal

assistance and that of the

MADD staff. “

inspirationalinspirational

“You are without doubt the most completely well

rounded and talented role

model a man or woman could ever want. “

role modelrole model

“I have so many pictures flashing through my mind

and you are smiling in all of them.

Thanks for always being so upbeat

and good natured in the face of sometimes

overwhelming frustration. “

positivepositive

“Still so beautiful inside and out!

“I think you should package and market that amazing energy

and spirit.”

beautifulbeautiful

“When I think of MADD, I think of you.

“You are one of the most tireless, committed and

simply marvelous individuals I have ever

had the privilege of knowing.

“Because of you, lives have been saved, families

have remained intact, hearts have remained whole and tears have

been saved for joy instead of sorrow.”

compassionatecompassionate

“You are amazing,

and Hawaii's people are

fortunate that you decided to

call this home. “

amazingamazing

“We have seen the creative,

the intellectual,

the goal focused and determined side of you,

along with the funny, the life

loving and nurturing sides

of you.”

focusedfocused

“Your inspiration, your committment,

your innovative achievements have meant so much to so many. In sum, we know we are

all living in a better place

because of you.

“But how did you accomplish it all and manage to look so young?”innovativeinnovative

family

What can I say about the best mom in the world? I love you so much Mom. - Carolyn

Not only is she the best and most caring mother to my brother Phil and me, she is the most loving and giving grandma (Ima) to her 5 grandchildren … Gabe, Emma, Madeleine, Sam and Evan.

I would love to share stories about you Mom, but there are so many - where would I start?

This year is a very special year for our family in many ways. We are blessed to have you in our lives. I do know something about you. You would stop anything you are doing for your family. You even help with homework over the phone when the kids need information that I can't provide!

dedicateddedicated

committedcommittedinspirationalinspirational

focusedfocused

compassionatecompassionate

innovativeinnovative

beautifulbeautiful

funny!funny!

mentormentor

amazingamazing

Carol McNamee!