Keri Anne DeMott Foundation's 6th Annual Day in the Park: Raising Awareness Against Drunk Driving

Honoring Keri Anne DeMott

• 💔 The Keri Anne DeMott Foundation's 6th annual Day in the Park aims to raise awareness and funds in memory of Keri Anne, who was killed by a drunk driver 10 years ago.
• 🎗️ The foundation's mission, "No More Empty Seats," encourages accountability for actions and promotes avoiding drunk, buzzed, and distracted driving.
• 🧡 The color orange is prominently featured, as it was Keri Anne's favorite color, symbolizing her bright and contagious personality.

Spreading the Message

• 🗣️ Keri Anne's father, Bill DeMott, travels the country speaking at schools, corporations, and state agencies to educate people about the consequences of their actions.
• 🏫 The message is delivered to students, including those just getting their licenses and heading to college, emphasizing making positive choices.
• 🧠 The foundation also reaches middle school students with messages about good decision-making, highlighting that one bad decision can affect hundreds of lives.

Community and Activities

• 🤝 The event fosters community by bringing people together, allowing law enforcement to connect with the community in a different setting.
• 🍔 Attendees enjoy free food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and guacamole, with donations accepted but not required.
• ⚾ A softball game is held between the Paramus Police Department and friends against the Keri Anne DeMott Foundation.

Support and Resilience

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The DeMott family, including parents Bill and his wife, and siblings Billy, Lacy, and Casey, share their story and the ongoing pain of their loss, emphasizing that the pain never goes away.
• 🙏 The foundation offers support to other families who have experienced similar tragedies, guiding them through their grief and helping them find a "new normal."
• 🌟 Bill expresses pride in his daughter's mission and his ability to keep her memory alive by preventing others from becoming statistics, stating, "Every day someone else doesn't have to because of it."