Team DUI is one of the driving forces behind the effort to help prevent drunken driving in Lake County.

We are a countywide volunteer educational outreach program designed to raise awareness of the consequences and dangers of DUI through prevention, with the focus on our communities’ youth.

With Thanksgiving approaching, Team DUI would like to take this opportunity to show our thanks to everyone who makes our efforts possible.

Lake County educators: Through your assistance, we are able to carry out our educational prevention program for middle school and high school levels, helping our youth cope with the peer pressure that contributes to underage drinking and drug consumption.

Partners: Whether law enforcement, first responders, organizations, social service providers, educators, media, local officials or individuals, your investment in our mission helps us deliver understanding awareness and educational prevention that has resulted in shifting the culture among our youth, helping make our roads safer.

Volunteers: You are the heart and soul of Team DUI. It is your compassion and determination that drives the organization and it is your tireless efforts that have accomplished so much.

Law enforcement: Your continual high visibility enforcement on roadways helps to reduce the tragic consequences of DUI.

Parents: We are thankful that lines of communication are open that enable youth to speak with their parents, forming agreements to not drink and drive or ride with someone who is under the influence.

Members of the public: We are thankful for your continual support. DUI affects everyone. Driving under the influence is a community problem and it takes a whole community to work together.

Donors: We are thankful that you have chosen to support our educational prevention program this school year. Through your generosity, we will be able to provide banners at Lake County schools with the message: “Team DUI – Teaching Youth About The Dangers Of Driving Under The Influence.”

These banners will help serve as a continual reminder of awareness to students and parents. Your donations will also help to purchase equipment that will further enhance Team DUI presentations at Lake County schools.

The investment of the time and support received from everyone has helped to save lives and reduce injuries. We greatly appreciate your support and continued partnerships. Each of us fulfills a different role, but the message we deliver is very powerful when we work together.

Team DUI wishes everyone a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.

Judy Thein is Team DUI’s founder. She lives in Clearlake, Calif.