Showers did not dampen the spirits at the “Ninth Annual Natural High Fair,” which took place Wednesday in the Library quad.

Hundreds of people, including students from Sacramento State, attended to show their support and concern over the never ending issue of drinking and driving.

Drive Smart Sacramento, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, California Highway Patrol, and Sacramento State Student Health Center were just some of the organizations that contributed to the event.

The program for the day included raffle prizes to the Hornet Bookstore, laser tag certificates and discounted gym memberships.

Noted speaker for the day was MADD volunteer David Van Brunt. Six and a half years ago, Van Brunt drove drunk on his motorcycle from Vacaville to Sacramento. His motorcycle slid underneath an 18-wheel semi-truck , leaving Van Brunt in a coma for one month; he lost most of his right and left leg.

“It?s not worth one night of fun,” Van Brunt said. “It?s a life of consequences just for one night.”

Van Brunt has been involved with MADD since 1994.

MADD has three goals: to change laws, educate the public and support victims of DUIs, Van Brunt said.

Nick Salmeron, an officer with the South Sacramento CHP office, was also on hand to demonstrate how fatal vision goggles and a rollover simulator work.

The CHP has various programs Sukhpal Basi, a senior at Sac State, enjoyed attending the Fair for the first time.

“I thought that the rollover simulator was quite impressive,” he said. “Attending this Fair and hearing some stories about drinking and driving has made me realize that drinking while under the influence is a serious topic and it can not be ignored.”