About Us - Bold Like Britt

Bold Like Britt is a nonprofit founded by Brittany Cass, a survivor of a head-on, life altering collision by a repeat drunk driver. Through her personal journey of resilience and healing, Brittany has turned her tragedy into a powerful mission to educate communities about the dangers of drunk driving, substance abuse, and making responsible choices.

Bold Like Britt works with schools, youth groups, military communities, and advocacy organizations like MADD to raise awareness, influence public policy, and inspire individuals to embrace their faith and empower them to overcome hard things.

Public Policy

Bold Like Britt is actively involved in supporting the .05 initiative in Hawaii, and Ignition Interlock in North Carolina both crucial steps toward reducing drunk driving and saving lives. Through advocacy, public education, and collaboration with lawmakers, Bold Like Britt has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the impact that even a small amount of alcohol can have on a person’s ability to drive safely.

Education

Bold Like Britt works to bring education to students and communities about the dangers of drinking and driving, with the goal of preventing the tragic consequences that often result from impaired driving. Our education efforts include a variety of outreach initiatives aimed at changing the culture around drinking and driving. We collaborate with schools, community groups, mental and substance abuse councilors and local organizations to deliver presentations, workshops, and events that promote safe driving behaviors.

Connecting with Our Own

As a military spouse, Brittany Cass has a deep understanding of the unique challenges that come with military life, including the stress, separations, and the pressures that service members and their families face on a daily basis.

Brittany’s passion for spreading awareness is rooted in her genuine care for the military community, and she uses her experience to help others avoid similar tragedies. Bold Like Britt is honored to continue working with military audiences, fostering a culture of safety, and awareness.

Speaking to Church Youth Groups

Brittany feels called to share her testimony of Jesus Christ with youth, showing them how faith can be a source of strength during the most challenging times. Through her personal experience, she speaks about how tragedy, though painful, can become an opportunity to experience everyday miracles, see God's hand in your life and grow closer to him.

Volunteer with MADD

Bold Like Britt is honored to partner and serve on the Hawaii Board of Advisors for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an organization dedicated to eliminating drunk driving and supporting victims of this preventable crime.

Our History

2022 Timeline

January 4, 2022:
- Britt survived a head-on collision where a wrong way, intoxicated driver entered the highway & collided with Britt at a combined speed of 120 mph in Newport, North Carolina. Brittany was transported by ambulance to the closest hospital and then life-flighted to a trauma one hospital to undergo life saving surgeries.
- Brittany’s injuries included:
  - Both femurs broken, left hip broken, right knee shattered, fractured tailbone, L4 fractured.
  - Experienced multiple mini-strokes and a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  - A part of her small intestine was removed & her abdomen was stapled shut.
  - Left in a coma for 5 days.
  - Spent months in the hospital managing pain, underwent four surgeries, and leared how to navigate life in wheelchair

#BoldLikeBritt Movement: The hashtag #BoldLikeBritt was born! It encouraged the community to rally behind Britt while she was in a coma, and the grueling months that followed!
May 2022:
- Surgery number five and six were performed to remove scar tissue & replace hardware in Britt’s right knee.
June 2022:
- Britt decided to use her voice and turn all the support received into action by creating a 501(c)(3) organization- Bold Like Britt Co. Britt then started to meet with DA’s, ADA’s, and Sheriff’s in Craven & Carteret Counties to shed light on her story. To bring awareness to the a rising issue.
September 2022:
- Bold Like Britt Co. held it’s first-ever #BoldLikeBritt 5K & 1-mile walk- bringing awareness to the community & raising funds.
- Surgery number seven was quadricepsplasty surgery where doctors removed her right quad muscle-lengthened the muscle & then reattached it- all while also replacing broken screws in her knee as well. This surgery required Britt to go back to her wheelchair & be non weight bering for six weeks.
October 2022:
- Bold Like Britt Co. donated $10,000 to MADD North Carolina.
December 2022:
- Britt spoke at the NC State Capitol during the MADD Candlelight Vigil.

2023 Timeline

April 2023:
- Britt spoke to a church congregation of 800- inspiring them with her testimony & sharing about the miracles she’s witnessed first-hand.
- Surgery eight was performed to remove a supporting plate in her left hip as it was growing new bone.
July 2023:
- Britt & her family relocated to Hawaii.
November 2023:
- Bold Like Britt was asked to speak to an Army squadron at Schofield Barracks as apart of their safety stand down.
December 2023:
- Britt spoke at the MADD Hawaii Candlelight Vigil.

2024 Timeline

January 2024:
- Bold Like Britt hosted it’s second annual #BoldLikeBritt 5K.
- Britt met with Hawaii legislators to discuss the .05 initiative.
- Britt joined the Hawaii MADD Board of Advisors.
April 2024:
- Bold Like Britt was asked to participate in a Alcohol Awareness Campaign on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The opportunity allowed for both Britt & Jared to share their raw & candid story of how drunk driving has changed their lives to over 300 Marines & Sailors.
May 2024:
- Britt spoke to 500 middle schoolers about the importance of having good influences in their life. To choose to stay away from drugs & alcohol & how it can change the trajectory of your life.
- Britt underwent surgery nine, a surgery that opened her left thigh again & added a supporting plate & bone graft to help stimulate bone growth. This surgery required her to be non-weight bearing for over a month.
- Britt continued with rigorous physical therapy in the gym & started aquatic therapy.
October 2024:
- Britt underwent surgery number ten. A surgery that opened her entire right thigh & right knee to remove broken hardware, upgrade the hardware with a bone plate & upgraded screws. This surgery required Britt to be back in a wheelchair & non-weight bearing for a month.
November 2024:
- Bold like Britt spoke to an Army squadron at Schofield Barracks.
December 2024:
- Bold Like Britt participated in MADD Hawaii Candlelight Vigil.
- Britt & Jared delivered another talk to an Army squadron at Schofield Barracks.

2025 Timeline

January 2025:
- Bold Like Britt hosted its’s 3rd annual #BoldLikeBritt 5k.
- Bold Like Britt delivered a speech at MCBH to 300 Marines & Sailors apart of their annual safety stand down training.
- Bold Like Britt participated in Hawaii’s Lobby Day & met with Hawaii legislators to discuss the .05 initiative.
February 2025:
- Britt went to Hawaii’ State Capital to speak to the the Department of Transportation Committee in support of the HB1084 bill.
- Britt was asked to speak in the MADD .05 Press Conference, along with Hawaii State Representative Kila, Garrett, & Governor Josh Green & others.
April 2025:
- Bold like Britt launched it’s first Alcohol Awareness campaign bringing awareness & education through multiple radio interviews in Hawaii, Utah & North Carolina.
- Bold Like Britt participated in a communtiy parade in downtown Honolulu.
June 2025:
- Bold Like Britt supports Ignition Interlock or House bill 789. A bill in North Carolina that allows individuals charged with impaired driving to opt into a program where they install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle before their trial for a reduced sentence.
- Britt speaks at the MADD Hawaii Law Enforcement Recognition event.