What's New Archive
February
SMARTRISK becomes part of new voice in injury prevention
February 14, 2012
SMARTRISK, a long time leader in the promotion of safety and injury prevention in Canada, is pleased to announce it is merging with Safe Communities Canada, Safe Kids Canada and ThinkFirst Canada. Together, we are creating a new single organization with a national mandate to address injury prevention among Canadians. This organization should become operational in the summer of 2012.
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.
