Mariah's Challenge

Mariah Daye McCarthy was tragically killed on October 28, 2007, by an underage driver who had been drinking. At the funeral services Mariah's father, Leo McCarthy, issued a challenge to the Butte community and especially to Butte's young people.

Mariah's Challenge receives donation from Edmonton Police

“Let's prevent drinking and destructive decisions from taking any more of Butte's most valuable asset — its youth.”

The Butte community has taken the challenge to heart. Thousands of students, parents, and friends have accepted the challenge. The word has spread to other communities throughout Montana, and is now moving through the country.

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This video tells the story of the loss, the cost, and the Butte community's response to Mariah's Challenge.
Music: "Calling All Angels" by Jane Siberry
Video: by Corey Gransbery

Leo was voted as one of the People Magazine's 30 All–Stars Among Us for 2009! He will be honored by People Magazine and Major League Baseball at the 2009 MLB All–Star Game in St. Louis on July 14^th. Mariah's Challenge and Leo would like to thank all of those who voted for him.

Leo McCarthy and family at the Mariners Game

Leo McCarthy and family at the Mariners Game

The McCarthy family at a Mariner's game.

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Calendar & Events

	Mariah's Challenge Calendar
	2009 ING New York City Marathon

News & Announcements

	Mariah's Challenge and Leo McCarthy Win People Magazines' Contest The Montana Standard 6/30/2008 And go to www.peopleallstars.com to view contest results.
	2^nd Annual Sports Arena Shootout: Benefit for Mariah’s Challenge donates $2700 for 2009
	Mariah's Challenge Featured on the Dr. Phil Show Montana's News Station5/19/09
	Mariah McCarthy’s Spirit Lives On by Jamie Kelly The Missoulian 4/28/09
	Leo takes Mariah's Challenge to Wallace, Idaho by Sarah Leavenworth and Nick Rotunno Shoshone News Press 3/28/09
	Washington Foundation donates $10,000 to Mariah's Challenge Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation
	Three Dad's Spread Mariah's Challenge to Dillon Schools by JP Plutt The Dillon Tribune 11/12/08
	One Year After by John Grant Emeigh The Montana Standard 10/26/2008