Battling for his own life inspired Brendan Faulkner to save others through EndDD.org talks to students in West Hartford, CT 1500 teens attend EndDD.org presentations in West Hartford, CT In January 2020, Brendan Faulkner was fighting for his life in the ICU as a result of an emergency department doctor’s carelessness. The life he had
How to Protect Teen Drivers and Make Roads Safer This year, National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 17-23, and with motor vehicle crashes being the number one unintentional cause of death among teenagers, it is more important than ever to encourage safe driving habits among young people. After his daughter Casey was killed by
Free Elementary School Lesson Plans & High School Webinar Since we founded End Distracted Driving (EndDD) in 2009 after the death of our daughter Casey, we have spoken to hundreds of thousands of people about driving distraction-free and speaking up for safety. Our presentations started at high schools, which quickly gained momentum as hundreds of
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. takes its mission far beyond offering dynamic insurance solutions for businesses, homes, vehicles, and more. The company is also part of the solution to combat the staggering statistics of teen deaths and injuries on our nation’s roadways. In addition to promoting teen safety through multifaceted programs, The Hanover has also
At Lear Corporation, people are its greatest resource. The company would not be where it is today without its manpower; it has grown to employ more than 161,000 employees across 39 different countries. As a global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, Lear products have made their way into 400 vehicle nameplates. However, Lear
The most important people in the world to us are our children. We worry about them being hurt or killed in car crashes and with good reason. The leading cause of death for those under 25 is car crashes, with the teen fatality rate being three times greater than for any other age group. Parents
While distracted driving, particularly involving cell phone use, has become a nationwide if not international issue, distracted walking has received less focus. Yet we know that with the number of people driving distracted today, it is all the more important that pedestrians exercise the utmost of safety while walking and especially when crossing streets.
Lela Jacobson, PhD Behavioral Scientist Center for Injury Research and Prevention The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia In addition to encouraging and persuading current drivers to stop driving while distracted, another important window of opportunity to end distracted driving is to educate learner drivers so that they never begin to drive distracted.
Dear parents Even though your teenage sons and daughters try to ignore what you say—they still appreciate your guidance. If you lead by good examples, they will follow. Your parenting style can greatly influence as to whether or not your child avoids or takes part in risky behaviors.
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