AWARE IN ALABAMA - KEEP KIDS ALIVE!

AWARE IN ALABAMA!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead

Dear Friend in Safety,

This note is entitled “Aware in Alabama” When it comes to KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25®, opportunities abound for communities to raise awareness and educate and engage citizens to create safer environments for us all on neighborhood streets, and beyond.

Following are examples of Alabama Communities Committed to Raising Awareness and Keeping Kids Alive:

· The City of Homewood with a cooperative effort lead by Public Works and Police initiated the most comprehensive campaign in the State.
· The City of Florence, lead by their Police Dept. was the 1st in Alabama to launch a KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® campaign.
· The City of Madison launched a campaign through the efforts of committed local citizens with the support of City Council and Law Enforcement.
· A neighborhood initiative was launched in Birmingham.

Continue to Help Raise Awareness in Alabama

We are grateful for support, past and present, throughout Alabama. Much remains to be accomplished. We look forward to continue support growth of our traffic safety initiatives as you act to create safer roadways for the benefit of everyone. Here are some ways that you can help and make your voice heard.

• Invite your workplace to become a corporate sponsor/partner. Contact 402-334-1391 or Tom@kkad25.org to talk about possibilities.
• Be a catalyst for neighborhood/community involvement. All you need to get started is available for free at KKAD25 Start-up.
• Incorporate KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® into your local Safe Routes to School initiative. For more information on Safe Routes in Alabama, visit AL Safe Routes.
• Invite your local school to help seed the campaign in your community through a KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® SCHOOL FUNDRAISER (Click here)
• Invite your local high school to create a safe-driving culture in their school - and in the community as well. (Click here to learn how)
• Your community can also benefit from on-site support to develop your community neighborhood traffic safety plan. Call 402-334-1391 or e-mail Tom@kkad25.org for information.

Thank you for all you do to make your neighborhood and community safer for all of us each day. And may you and all you care for have a safe, peaceful, and relaxing summer.

“Don’t Let the 2 Minutes You ‘Save’
Be the Last 2 Minutes of Someone’s Life.”
Adapted from David Townsend (Tia’s father)

In safety,
Tom Everson
Executive Director KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® - A “For Action” Organization -501(c) (3)
kkad25@kkad25.org
www.KeepKidsAliveDrive25.org – Keep up with the latest at the KKAD25 Blog.

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