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What's New
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.
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.
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.
SMARTRISK No Regrets Live wins award
October 26, 2011
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario has honoured the SMARTRISK No Regrets Live program with a 2011 “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” award for shows it performed in the Ottawa region. CHEO recognizes those who contribute to the community and help make a difference in the lives of children and youth. Laureen Harper, wife of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, was on hand for the Oct. 19, 2011 ceremonies.
Fewer head injuries among cyclists: CIHI
July 28, 2011
Cycling injuries are by far the most common injury among summer sports and recreational activities. However, while the number of cycling injuries remains stable, the number of serious cycling head injuries has plunged during the last decade, suggesting the increasing use of helmets is having a real impact. That information is in new data on summer injuries released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
State Farm invests in SMARTRISK No Regrets
July 13, 2011
SMARTRISK is pleased to announce it is furthering its partnership with State Farm in its aim to help Canada’s youth learn to take smart risks and prevent injury. State Farm issued a news release on July 13, 2011, about our newly signed sponsorship agreement.
Alcohol, lack of PFDs linked to Ontario drownings
June 23, 2011
Alcohol was a contributing factor in two-thirds of Ontario’s drowning deaths last summer among those aged 15-64, concludes a new review from Ontario’s chief coroner. Of the 89 people who drowned in Ontario from May through September 2010, 85% were male. As well, the number of child victims under 5 almost tripled from the year before, to 13.
World Health Assembly adopts child injury resolution
May 25, 2011
The World Health Assembly adopted its first ever resolution on child injury prevention on May 24, 2011. The resolution, spurred by the WHO/UNICEF World report on child injury prevention, calls for member countries to support action on preventing child injuries, the leading cause of death for children worldwide over the age of 5 years.
Paul Kells awarded honorary Doctor of Civil Laws
May 20, 2011
SMARTRISK congratulates Paul Kells, President of Safe Communities Canada, on being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Civil Laws degree from Acadia University in Halifax. In presenting it, Dr. Peter McLeod of the university said, “It is difficult to fully appreciate the effectiveness of prevention programs… Suffice it to say that some of you, perhaps, would not be here today if it were not for the determination, dedication and hard work of this man and his efforts to make Canada the safest country in the world.”
