On Saturday, September 27, 2025, members of the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. joined with the Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., community members, and advocates at Knightdale Station Park for the annual Triangle Walk Like MADD.
The event, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and to support victims and survivors whose lives have been forever changed by drunk driving.
For the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter, this walk carried a deeply personal meaning. On April 8, 2018, Soror Lakeatia Daniels-Owens’s life was tragically impacted when a drunk driver struck her vehicle. The crash left her severely injured and claimed the life of her husband, Leroy Owens, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Significantly, the day of this year’s walk also marked what would have been Soror Daniels-Owens and Brother Owens’s 22nd wedding anniversary, underscoring the weight of the loss and the importance of remembering his life.
Members of the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter and the Raleigh Kappas walked side by side wearing red pins in remembrance of those who lost their lives, uniting as a community committed to change. Together, they emphasized the importance of awareness, advocacy, and prevention in putting an end to drunk and impaired driving.
Through their participation, the Beta Lambda Sigma chapter reaffirmed its commitment to service and social action, demonstrating that the fight against drunk driving is not only about statistics but about protecting lives, families, and futures.
