The 24/7 Movement
On Christmas evening 2022, Dustin, Brittany and their sons were headed to Benton for a final family celebration of the Lord’s birth. In the blink of an eye, life for the Dillard’s tragically and irreparably changed when their vehicle on by an alleged impaired driver. Dustin and Brittany (both 33) lost their lives instantly while their three young sons threatening injuries. Pryor (2), Pierce (4) and Preston (7) were airlifted to a Chattanooga medical facility where, throughout the next month, they fought to regain their health and the new normality of life.
To honor the memory of Dustin and Brittany, the Dillard family and friends have profit organization seeking to reduce and prevent drunk, drugged and distracted driving. The numbers, two, four ages at the time of the collision. Our hope is to inspire, motivate and help others make good driving decisions by providing real solutions, awareness, education, advocacy and partnerships 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Dillard’s Law Signed by Governor Lee
The Dillard family was honored to be the guests of Gov. Bill Lee at the Tennessee State Capitol July 5th when he signed Dillard’s Law. Although we wish our meeting had occurred under different circumstances, we’re very thankful to all state lawmakers who refined and helped to pass this important piece of legislation including State Sen. Adam Lowe, State Rep. Mark Cochran, State Rep. Kevin Raper and the Governor. Words can’t really express how much we appreciate your support and kindness. A special thank you to Raelyn Stewart from Senator Lowe’s office for taking good care of us.
Dillard’s Law provides for the surviving parent or guardian of a child whose parent was a victim of vehicular homicide to convert a restitution order for child maintenance payments to a civil judgment at any time rather than following the conclusion of the defendant’s sentence. Our hope and prayer is this law will make people reconsider poor driving choices which will save other families from experienc the unimaginable pain felt by the Dillards and the Stewarts.
The 24/7 Movement WVHS Dedication & Dillard Family Night
Friday, August 18 at 7pm. at Walker Valley HS
(1st Home Football Game)
River Day
(For Brittany’s Kids
9th Grade WVHS Students)
Saturday, August 5
David Francisco School Assemblies
September 26, 11am. & 1pm. at Bradley Central HS
September 27
8am. At Cleveland HS
11am. at Walker Valley HS 1:30pm. at Meigs HS
September 28
10:40pm. at Lee University 1pm. at Polk County HS
September 29
8:30am. McMinn County HS
11am. McMinn Central HS
Child Car Seat Safety Day
Sat., Sept. 30, 10am-2pm. Westwood Baptist Church
Launch Event For The 24/7 Movement (Banquet & Vision Casting)
Tues., Oct. 17, 6pm-8pm.
The 24/7 Newsletter
- Terri Dillard Bottom row - the Dillard boys w/ Governor Lee, top row (LtoR) State Sen. Adam Lowe, Matt Dillard, State Reps. Kevin Raper and Mark Cochran, and Terri Dillard
“CHOICES MATTER” - BUCKLE UP - PHONE DOWN - DRIVE SOBER! Summer 2023
THE 24/7 MOVEMENT CORE VALUES
We strive to honor Christ and share His love in all we do.
To continue Dustin & Brittany’s passion of giving and helping others by giving back to our local community.
We believe impaired driving is a preventable problem.
To raise awareness of the dangers of driving intoxicated and impaired. We will strive to advance cutting edge health and wellness programs to our local schools and work places that will aid in the prevention of drunk, drugged & distracted driving.
We will partner with others to create real solutions that will change the dangerous choices of drivers and passengers.
Provide assistance to victims impacted by impaired driving crashes. We support policies to end drunk, drugged and distracted driving.
CHILD CAR SEAT
WVHS DUI/Impairment Program
Funded by The 24/7 Movement
Through some generous contributions, The 24/7 Movement purchased a Side by Side, Trailer & special equipment for a new Safe Driving & DUI/ Impairment Prevention Program at Walker Valley High School. Dr. Belt’s vision is for every WVHS Student to go thru the program which will kick-off during the 2023 fall semester and is being led by the School’s SRO Officers.
NEXT UP: We need your help to fund this program for Bradley Central H.S and Cleveland H.S.
LAUNCH EVENT
The Dillard Family & The Board of Directors
Sept. 30, 10am-2pm. at Westwood Baptist
*Free Child Car Seat Inspections
*New Child Car Seat Assistance Program
*Food, Family Fun & Safety Activities
*Free Pumpkins for Children plus more!
Announce the Official Launch of The 24/7 Movement at Westmore Church of God, Cleveland, TN Tuesday, October 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Dinner Banquet (Casual Attire)
This will be an Invitation and RSVP Event
Congratulations Olivia Duncan (recipient of the Brittany Dillard Scholarship) & Gideon Van Dyke (recipient of the Dustin Dillard Scholarship) pictured w/Tina Stewart (Brittany’s mother), Terri & Matt Dillard (Dustin’s parents) & Tanner Dillard (Dustin’s brother)
Fast Facts
· 1/3 of all car crashes are the result of drunk driving
· On average people drive drunk 80 times before getting caught
· From 2017-2022 there have been 3,611 crashes and 119 fatalities due to alcohol-impaired driving in our 5 County Region of Bradley, Hamilton, Meigs, McMinn & Polk Counties
Sources: National Highway Safety Administration Office, and Tennessee Highway Safety Office
The Christmas Wrap In December
The Dillard/ Stewart Families’ & Friends will be offering Free Gift Wrapping while raising awareness of the dangers of Impaired Driving at area Malls. More Details Soon!
For more information, contact Randy Bonner at 423.240.8620 or randy@the247movement.org
If you would like to support this 501c3 nonprofit organization, please send your check to The 24/7 Movement, 4450 Georgetown Rd. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312. You will soon be able to donate online at the247movement.org (website currently under construction). Donations are tax deductible as allowed by the law. We will soon be on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
This is a vision casting/fundraising event for The 24/7 Movement
LtoR - SRO Officer Jacob Robinson, Principal Dr. Candice Belk & SRO Officer Chay Kimsey
