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Light Up Mariah
October 28, 2025
One October Night Book Release
One October Night is the very personal story of Mariah’s family and their community in the close-knit Butte, Montana, and the journey undertaken by Mariah’s father, Leo, as he seeks justice for his daughter and peace for his family, and a more lasting legacy for Mariah.
One October Night is available at local bookstores and gift shops such as 5518 Designs, Butte Stuff, Books and Books, Second Edition Books and Corner Book Store, and Butte Chamber of Commerce. You can also find the book through online retailers, or from distributor Farcountry Press at 1.800.821.3874, www.farcountrypress.com
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Accepting the challenge is simple:
If you are under 21, do not drink and never get in a car with somebody who has been drinking.
If you are over 21, do not drink and drive, and be a good role model for our children.
If you sell alcohol, check IDs, train your employees to obey the law, and keep alcohol out of the hands of our children.
If you are a part of our justice system, enforce our laws and keep our children safe.
Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece, Cousin, Friend
She was taken from her loved ones by an underage driver who had been drinking on October 28, 2007, at the much too young age of 14 years. Her family meant the world to her and she meant the world to her family. Mariah is now our angel watching over each of us.
About Mariah
painting by Mike Hamblin
TEENS
To educate teens about the dangers of drinking and to challenge them to be MIP free.
PARENTS
To help educate parents about the dangers and signs of teen alcohol abuse.
CULTURE
To foster a culture change in Butte, MT, that has a long history of tolerance for alcohol abuse stemming from its early days as a copper mining camp.
Our Partners
The businesses and organizations that fund and support our mission.
