From Anger to Action - Keep Kids Alive!

FROM ANGER TO ACTION!

“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 of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25,

Remember, an average of 102 human beings – daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, friends – die each day on America’s roadways. Just today I received this "Google" alert about the following incidents:

• 6-year-old dies after Pike accident last week
• MHS students mourn death of classmate in traffic accident
• Officer killed as car hits work site
• 4-Year-Old Boy Dies In Early Morning Traffic Accident In Douglas ...
• 3-Year-Old Dies After Stroud Accident
• Autopsy: Woman died of multiple injuries after struck by car

When we consider the reasons for many of these deaths, it is easy to be angry – about speeders, stop-sign/stop-light runners, tailgaters, those who fail to buckle up or utilize their blinker properly, or who drive while intoxicated or intexticated; and the list goes on and on.

The challenge is to create community-wide initiatives that turn anger into action. The aim is to engage all citizens in making our roadways safer for the benefit of everyone. As the new school year unfolds, consider starting, or expanding upon, a community-wide campaign to educate and engage residents of all ages to create safe driving/pedestrian/cycling environments. Here are a few ways to get started.

• Mobilize, or make use of an existing, Traffic Safety Task Force to create a plan to engage your community. For Campaign Start-up Information-Click Here.
• CREATE A SAFE-DRIVING CULTURE IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL(S) – and beyond! (Click here to learn how)
• Implement an “Educational Fundraiser With Community Impact.” For more information (Click here)

Thanks to all who have responded by donating to support the mission of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25®. We continue to need your financial support. Donate to support the mission of at KKAD25 Donate.

Your generous giving keeps kids living!

"Don’t let the two minutes you ‘save’
be the last two minutes of someone’s life.”
David Townsend (Tia’s Dad).

In safety,
Tom Everson
Executive Director & Founder -KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® - A “For Action” Organization -501(c) (3)
402-334-1391
Tom@kkad25.org
www.KeepKidsAliveDrive25.org – Keep up with the latest at the KKAD25 Blog.

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