FLORISSANT, Mo. – Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate, but for a Florissant mom, it also marks a painful anniversary. 

Deborah Weinstein lost her son, David, to a drunk driver in 2011—just before Mother’s Day and his 30th birthday.
 

“I have been doing this for 14 years in honor of my son to keep his memory alive, and it just does not seem to get better,” Weinstein said.

For Weinstein, every may brings back the same pain.

Weinstein told FOX 2 her son was sideswiped near the Mills Mall Highway 370 and taken off the road. He survived for a couple of days.

The driver pleaded guilty and went to prison.    

Deborah chose to fight this weekend, hosting a paint-like party along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This gathering is a healing event where survivors, supporters and families impacted by drunk driving come together to paint in memory of loved ones.

“I work with MADD and devote my time and volunteer to help them with everything they do to raise awareness and raise funds for people,” Weinstein said.

The Paint like MADD event will take place this Saturday at the St. Ann Community Center.

“MADD is all about ending impaired driving for good. One of the ways that we do that is by hosting events that bring the community together and this is an opportunity for victims, survivors, and community members to come together and understand what MADD is and keep our roadways safe,” Aaprara Mills said.