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Who is Candy Lightner?
Candy Lightner, whose full name is Candace Lynne Lightner, is an American activist and the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
When was Candy Lightner born?
Candy Lightener was born on May 30, 1946.
What motivated Candy Lightner to start Mothers Against Drunk Driving?
Candy Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving after her 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was killed by a drunk driver on May 3, 1980.
What were some of the achievements of Mothers Against Drunk Driving under Candy Lightner's leadership?
Under Candy Lightner's leadership, Mothers Against Drunk Driving successfully campaigned for the passing of several important laws, including raising the legal drinking age to 21 across the United States and establishing the National Minimum Drinking Age Act in 1984.
What happened to Candy Lightner's involvement with Mothers Against Drunk Driving?
Candy Lightner resigned from Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 1985 due to disagreements with the organization's leadership and its increasing focus on temperance rather than strictly drunk driving prevention.
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