Show Summary

In this episode, we meet Wayne Dorsey, Founder & Chairman of The Safe Ride Foundation, Frederick County’s only non-profit organization working to stop drunk driving. Founded in 2015, they are best known as the creators of the popular “SOS Safe Ride” program, a Frederick-County exclusive mobile app and ride service that will transport you AND your vehicle home safely when you’ve had a few too many. With this program, they’ve prevented well over 15,000 DUI offenses in Frederick County. Listen to this episode and learn more about The Safe Ride Foundation’s programs to eradicate drunk driving and why they’re one of the country's successful safe ride programs. Plus, hear how Wayne incorporates sold-out stand-up comedy shows as a way to raise money for drunk driving awareness.

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• Wayne’s inspiration behind starting The Safe Ride Foundation
• Wayne’s experience of growing his business at a very young age and as a minority and how he used that as a superpower
• How the organization helps stop drunk driving through their breathalyzer booth in downtown Frederick
• How the Safe Ride Foundation Angel Fund has provided more than $25,000 to families affected by drunk driving in Frederick County
• The secret about what makes their Safe Ride Program so successful while many safe ride programs around the country have not succeeded
• How the Steered Straight Program helps people who have gotten DUIs to become a part of the solution instead of part of the problem
• Why Frederick is a phenomenal place to start a nonprofit
• Wayne’s Frederick Factor

Show Links:

• Safe Ride Foundation: https://www.saferidefoundation.org/
• S.O.S. Safe Ride Program: https://www.sossaferide.org/
• S.O.S. Safe Ride Phone Number: 240-722-7422
  Address: 122 E Patrick St, Frederick MD, 21702
  Email: info@sossaferide.org
• Follow the S.O.S. Safe Ride Program:
  • On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sossaferide/
  • On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sossaferide
• Download the S.O.S. Safe Ride Program App:
  • On Apple
  • On Google Play
• Over the Limit Comedy Fest: https://overthelimitcomedyfest.com/
• Cellar Door in Frederick: https://www.cellardoorfrederick.com/
• Federated Charities: https://www.federatedcharities.org

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