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Our mission

The mission of the Be A Blake Foundation is to educate all on the dangers of drug impaired driving and to support further training for law enforcement officials to better identify drug impaired driving, with a goal to save lives by making our roads, streets and highways safer.

Our vision

“To end impaired driving in all forms making our roadways,
streets and highways safer”

ending impaired driving

8.5
In Texas, there is one death every 8.5 hours from drunk driving and it’s the number one
cause of death on our roadways.
49.7
49.7% of fatally injured drivers also tested positive for drugs.
4
Texas has the 4th highest drunk/drugged driving death rate in the country.

Why Is this a problem?

42,795
42,795 fatal car crashes in 2022.
1/3
1/3 are caused by an impaired driver.
49.7
49.7% of drivers who were responsible for causing a fatal accident also tested positive for at least one illegal drug.
11.7.00
The last day in the state of Texas that there was not a fatal car crash.
1,162
Deaths in TX in 2022due to impaired driving.
3rd
Texas ranks 3rd in the U.S. for drunk driving.

Who is this affecting?

Everyone in ALL age groups.The primary age for drunk driving fatalities is 21-24.

“Good morning ma’am. First my condolences for the loss of your son. I want to thank you for the generous foundation to help with the cost of the training and travel expenses to be able to send two of our deputies to the DRE training. We are a small agency with a very tight budget to be spread out amongst out entire office. This generous grant helps us tremendously and will benefit the community to help us get the ones intoxicated off the streets so no one else has to go through the pain you have dealt with! Thanks again, and God Bless!”

-Sheriff Brian Thomas

Potter County Police Department

“On behalf of the Marble Falls Police Department and every citizen of our great city, thank you for your help in making my goal to become a DRE possible. There is an unknown number of people in our area from now on, will not experience the negative effects of an impaired driver due to your support and generosity.”

-Brett Williams

Marble Falls Police Department

“I can’t express how grateful I am to be a recipient. As I pursue a Masters of Communications, and run for East Texas Baptist’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams, I promise to carry those same values Blake stood for. Thank you for your generosity.”

-Noah Mink

2022 High School Scholarship Recipient

“This is such an honor and blessing to receive this scholarship through a foundation for someone I previously worked with and have always admired, Blake. I think of him often and remember the last time we spoke; he was and is a great inspiration for his enthusiasm and happiness he carried with him. You definitely raised him right and the world has been deprived of a great man. Thank you for awarding me this opportunity to
BEABLAKE!”

-Andrew Maloch

Certified Apartment Supplier Scholarship Recipient

What Does BeABlake mean?

BeABlake means to be a leader inside your home and outside in your community.  It means to be kind and treat others above yourself.  Make a difference in the world by using your God given talents.  Be the best friend, spouse and parent you can be.  Love with your whole heart and let those that are close to you know that at all times.  Love your God above all else.

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