What's New Archive
January
SMARTRISK’s Board Chair in the news
January 18, 2012
Ned Levitt presented for the injury prevention roadshow, SMARTRISK No Regrets Live at his daughters’ former high school this week. SMARTRISK Board chairman Mr. Levitt has a deeply personal reason for his involvement with the national charity, as he lost his 18-year-old daughter Stacey when, while out jogging listening to music over headphones, she stepped into the path of a car and was killed. Several media outlets covered Mr. Levitt’s story, as he was speaking just after a new U.S. study revealed reports of serious injuries and deaths suffered by pedestrians wearing headphones tripled over seven years.
December
SMARTRISK launches Is It Worth It website
December 14, 2011
SMARTRISK has launched the Is It Worth It? campaign website. Led by No Regrets high schools Northern Secondary in Toronto and Leo Hayes in Fredericton and made possible with funding by State Farm, students came up with the campaign slogan and two key messages: You’re not on the road, why is your car? and My Car, My Rules. High school students across Canada are invited to develop a public service announcement aimed at preventing distracted driving among their peers. Winners will share in more than $5,000 in prizes.
November
2012 Kenzie Car Calendar now available
November 28, 2011
Canada’s foremost automotive journalist, Jim Kenzie, has just issued his seventh annual Kenzie Car Calendar. Buy a 2012 calendar for all the car enthusiasts on your holiday gift list and support SMARTRISK at the same time. Each calendar sells for just $14.95, including shipping and handling. Mr. Kenzie donates fully half the proceeds from the calendar to SMARTRISK each year.
Remembering the victims of road crashes
November 21, 2011
November 23rd marks the fourth annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada. Marked worldwide, the day honours those who have died in road crashes and offers everyone a chance to reflect on ways to reduce risk factors such as alcohol, drugs, speeding, cellphone use, texting, fatigue and failure to buckle up. An average of six people die each day on Canada’s roads.
