Idée acf1059:

End the #1 killer of Canadian youth

Affichée le octobre 13, 2009

Auteur : SMARTRISK No Regrets
Endroit : Canada
Catégorie : Soutenez les jeunes
Coût : À gros budget (50 000 $ à 250 000 $)

End the #1 Killer of Canadian Youth

More than 700 Canadian teenagers die of injury (e.g., car crashes, falls, drowning) every year and 16,000 are hospitalized. SMARTRISK developed No Regrets, an award-winning peer education program, to reduce injuries and save lives. Aviva funding would bring it to hundreds more high schools nationwide.

Injury and its impact on Canadians

Why is injury such an important issue for young Canadians – indeed all Canadians? More teens die of injury than all other causes of death combined. In fact, 70% of teen deaths are a result of an injury. In addition to the devastation these early deaths leave behind for the grieving victims’ families and friends, injury also has a huge economic cost to all Canadians. A recent SMARTRISK study found that injury costs Canadians more than $19.8 billion each year.

What can SMARTRISK do about injury?

SMARTRISK programming focuses on teenagers, the group most prone to taking risks without thinking them through first. Our programs make a difference. A recent evaluation found that after a single year’s exposure to No Regrets, teens in these high schools reported 17% fewer injuries requiring medical treatment.

Our idea is to leverage funding from Aviva to bring No Regrets to at least 250 high schools in Canada in 2010 – which would triple our reach among young Canadians in a year. Thus, hundreds of thousands of Canadian teenagers stand to benefit from Aviva funding.

What is SMARTRISK No Regrets?

SMARTRISK harnesses the power of peers to spread its positive, smart risk messages among youth throughout the school year.

This is how the program works: SMARTRISK staff train high school student leaders and their staff advisers in injury prevention, leadership, program planning and event planning, team building and media relations skills. After training, students head back to their schools and recruit additional team members to help them implement injury prevention activities and campaigns throughout the year. Many of these are pre-packaged activities provided by SMARTRISK that have been tested and found effective in other schools. Others are activities and campaigns students come up with themselves. SMARTRISK provides prizes and incentives to encourage students to take part. All activities speak to at least one of the smart risk messages: Buckle Up, Look First, Wear the Gear, Get Trained and Drive Sober.

Recognizing the value and originality of the program, the Canadian Institute of Child Health awarded No Regrets its 2008 Health Promotion and Innovation Award of Excellence.

SMARTRISK No Regrets Live, an extension of this program, is an injury prevention road show for high school students, designed to introduce them to smart risk-taking behaviours. The presentation combines fast-paced video clips of young people taking smart risks and more sober images of the results of poor choices that led to someone getting hurt, with a live talk by an injury survivor. Started in 1992 as SMARTRISK Heroes, more than a million young Canadians have experienced the show to date.

How would the Aviva idea work?

Since 2003, SMARTRISK has trained more than 100 schools in No Regrets across Canada. SMARTRISK has been making changes to reach more youth with our life-saving messages. We are moving some of our training online and are working to communicate with students where they already congregate online – through such venues as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube.

Aviva funding would help us move to our next big step: to decentralize No Regrets by training local facilitators who would in turn train students and staff advisers in their regions and help to maintain the program locally, as well as present the live show in more communities. In this way, many more schools can be reached with life-saving messages of smart risk and a truly local injury solution can be developed. Assuming an average school size of 700 students in each of these 250 schools, as many as 175,000 teenagers across Canada could benefit as a result of Aviva funding.

Fine Print

Our 2010 budget will allow us to deliver our programs to 125 schools. We are asking the ACF to provide $250,000 to reach at least 150 more schools in 2010. Aviva funding details: Personnel (program delivery) $140000; Travel/Accommodation $25000; Cost of Services $25000; Materials/Supplies $35000; Evaluation $25000.

How would SMARTRISK sustain this work after 2010?

Once Aviva funding helps us to establish a presence in communities across Canada though our peer leadership training program and the live show, local businesses, organizations, and community supporters will be engaged to help sustain No Regrets in their communities year after year. Aviva funding would go a long way towards our ultimate goal of helping all Canadian youth to become smart risk takers for life.

More information: www.smartrisknoregrets.ca

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Katie

Great idea! It would be amazing to get No Regrets into so many schools across Canada. Go, SMARTRISK!
octobre 16, 2009 @ 6:28 EST
mike

This is a stellar idea. Too many teens are dying. Support this cause to make a difference.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:33 EST
bobbaker

It is time to put an end to the epidemic. Vote for SMARTRISK.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:36 EST
mbabob

SMARTRISK is an incredible organization. This idea is the tipping point to create positive change.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:44 EST
melva

What a wonderful opportunity. I hope you can bring this to London.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:46 EST
davey

This is the best idea I have seen on here and certainly the most worthy of many votes.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:48 EST
tereza

Awesome idea SMARTRISK.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:49 EST
billyb

This issue to too easily overlooked. There is no such thing as an accident. Teens need to learn how to make good decisions and SMARTRISK has the ability to make this happen.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:51 EST
ann

Get trained. Buckle up. Wear the gear. Look first. Drive sober.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:53 EST
calibaker

We need to get SMARTRISK in every Canadian high school. This idea will be a great start.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:54 EST
alexkelly_as

I was a student with this program and it meant the world to us- students sat up and noticed the messaging. It really changed their behaviour.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 10:27 EST
trevorwilson

Great Idea!
octobre 16, 2009 @ 10:59 EST
mike s

As a Board member of SMARTRISK for 8 years, I can attest that these youth programs are effective.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 11:06 EST
jackscheffer

SMARTRISK programs make good sense. Everyone should support this cause.
octobre 16, 2009 @ 4:23 EST
Milo Imagine

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Peter O'Neil

this will give SMARTRISK the boost it needs to extend its messaging across Canada and contribute to the reduction of death and injury that affects Canada's up and coming generation
octobre 17, 2009 @ 5:35 EST
suki

I have known of SMARTRISK for the past 7 years and can see in my own household the awareness that their message has made upon my girls. Thank you SMARTRISK and may you continue to broaden your base of schools in the future!
octobre 17, 2009 @ 10:17 EST
lindafav

More people need to know about SMARTRISK. It can save kids from injury or worse. My hat's off to everyone working for SMARTRISK. Thank you for doing what you do. Here's hoping you're successful in getting enough votes to finish in the top 20 to go to the next level.
octobre 17, 2009 @ 6:57 EST
abcbaker

Get trained. Buckle up. Wear the gear. Look first. Drive sober.
octobre 19, 2009 @ 10:34 EST
angebake

Support this great cause!!!
octobre 19, 2009 @ 10:40 EST
tbaytom

The No Regrets program is a winner !!! Get all your friends and family to vote.
octobre 19, 2009 @ 11:50 EST
Pat

We need to have this program in all of our schools to assist the youth in participating in positive messaging to their peers in anticipation of changing behaviour by taking smart risks.. program is really needed in many areas in the North... keep up the great work
octobre 19, 2009 @ 1:41 EST
pgroff

We are losing the equivalent of a high-school a year to predictable and preventable injuries. It's time to say we won't accept that anymore.
octobre 19, 2009 @ 2:38 EST
CPC

Injury prevention is a must - the cost spent to prevent an injury is a far cry from the dollars spent to treat an injury or assist someone living with a disability! For those who have had to experience the unnecessary death or injury of a teen, this program can make and does make a difference.
octobre 19, 2009 @ 3:15 EST
Agent 99

Great idea, great program! Agent 99 (aka heatherholmes)
octobre 20, 2009 @ 9:48 EST
JamieB

Hundreds more schools, thousands more students learning to take smart risks - love it!
octobre 20, 2009 @ 12:52 EST
Braz

We are presently training a number students and teachers of schools in the province to implement the "No Regrets" program from SMARTRISK. The message is such a positive one. It isn't preachy but says to young people that risk can be managed. We don't expect young people to eliminate all risk but there are ways to minimize it.
octobre 20, 2009 @ 2:22 EST
donwannareg

What's worse than losing 700 young people every year?
octobre 20, 2009 @ 5:24 EST
kcadeau

Would love to see No Regrets reach more young people!
octobre 21, 2009 @ 6:10 EST
D

What could be more important than keeping our young people safe and alive? I know one of the young ladies involved with this program and if anyone can make a difference she can!
octobre 21, 2009 @ 12:41 EST
ekjephcott

This is such an effective program run by great people - it should win!
octobre 21, 2009 @ 1:01 EST
blaine

Saving the lives of our youth is the best idea I've seen in this competition. What could be more important then saving the lives of our future generation...
octobre 21, 2009 @ 9:13 EST
Matty

So many tragic stories yet we have the means to end the #1 killer of Canadian youth. Smartrisk NO REGRETS deserve your support. The plan is simple but the impact is huge. The kids is our future. The school is the right venue. Let's not limit our future! Get up and do something about it. Anyone that read this MUST RUN to your computer and vote everyday. Then MUST RUN out of the house to get your friends to vote for Smartrisk NO REGRETS!!
octobre 22, 2009 @ 12:24 EST
Mattengineer

Protection of the public is paramount for a professional engineer. I applaude Smartrisk plan to protect our future by educating our kids in their schools and help end the #1 killer of Canadian youth. Too many stupid deaths that can so easily be avoided. This cause is a no brainer to me. Come on! Join me to help Smartrisk!!
octobre 22, 2009 @ 12:48 EST
A

Great Idea! Hope it will be able to help future teens. NO REGRETS!!!
octobre 22, 2009 @ 1:45 EST
Biffman

A very worthy cause put forward by a tremendous Organization. SUPPORT!!!
octobre 22, 2009 @ 9:58 EST
Steph

As a parent of two young girls, I hope that this program is available by the time they are teenagers!
octobre 22, 2009 @ 11:21 EST
Golfer

I live in Orillia and most of our teenagers are drivers. As parents we're always concerned about their wellbeing. I believe our teens would greatly benefit from a program like SMARTRISK. I hope you win!
octobre 25, 2009 @ 6:37 EST
hinchj

Taking risks is an important part of living a fufilling life. By supporting this idea, young people can learn to help their peers take smart risks so that they can avoid injury and continue taking risks again and again.
octobre 25, 2009 @ 10:28 EST
lcaee44

This is a great idea!
octobre 25, 2009 @ 9:01 EST
Big Rock

Kids can learn how to take smart risks then teach their parents!!
octobre 26, 2009 @ 11:31 EST
Grace

NOTICE: Did you know that if your proposal wins, YOU will not be implementing it, YOU won’t even be involved in the project. READ the FUNDING IDEAS page of the Aviva site very carefully….near the bottom is this little gem!!! Aviva-chosen charities, government and public agencies will be running your project WITHOUT you and without your input! In the meantime, Aviva is collecting lists of email addresses and their site neglects to promise not to spam your friends and supporters with their promotional junk or to sell the lists to others. Just thought you should know. Yours truly, someone who just backed out when I saw the fine print!
octobre 26, 2009 @ 11:38 EST
bobbaker

In response to the note from "Grace" above: representatives from Aviva have confirmed with me that should our idea be successful we will indeed implement the project as we are a registered charity with expertise in peer leadership programming. Further, Aviva will not contact those who register and vote in this initiative. Thank you to everyone supporting us to date! Bob Baker, President & CEO, SMARTRISK
octobre 27, 2009 @ 1:58 EST
AvivaCF Team
Aviva Community Fund

Thanks Bob. So just to give everyone assurance from the Aviva Community Fund team, the RFP process primarily exists for individuals who have an idea but may not have the means to put it into action. Assuming an organization is well suited to implement an idea, they will be given the opportunity to execute it if their idea is selected. This is the case for the vast majority of ideas we've seen submitted by organizations so far. Once the winning entries are chosen, we would be thrilled to have the organizations responsible involved in bringing the idea to life! We've deliberately given registrants the opportunity to opt-in to future messaging from Aviva - we promise not to spam anyone with promotional e-mail and we would never sell your personal information (feel free to read more in our privacy policy). The terms and conditions and legal requirements are included for the protection of everyone involved.
octobre 27, 2009 @ 3:32
Grace

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bobbaker

I would appreciate it if this debate would take place in a location other than the SMARTRISK idea page. It detracts from our good work. Thank you. BB
octobre 27, 2009 @ 7:50 EST
ted

Good luck!! This is a great idea.
octobre 28, 2009 @ 9:20 EST
Ed

I wish this program had been in Kingston when my sons were in high school. I hope this funding will ensure more towns get No Regrets and help the current and future generations to take smart risks.
octobre 29, 2009 @ 9:18 EST
sgriggs

I am a long time advocate and supporter of SMARTRISK programs. They work. No Regrets has reduced reported injuries by 17% in participating schools.
octobre 29, 2009 @ 9:28 EST
jnoble

This program should be in every school in Canada. Let's make it happen.
octobre 29, 2009 @ 12:36 EST
Scott

Having recently lost our son, we can't tell how much we wish this progtam had been available to the young people of our area. When it comes to communicating with teens regarding should they or should they not be doing the many things which to most adults seen dangerous and many times plain stupid, our words quite often fall upon "invincable ears". For the cost of a good cup of cappachino, we can provide this award winning program to our young people. The program is driven by their piers and even though it may be the same message, the delivery and acceptance of the messages of Smartrisk seems to sink in. Please vote and encourage others to do the same.
octobre 29, 2009 @ 8:13 EST
joe.robertso

SMARTRISK has outstanding programs that have proven to contribute to a positive change in behaviour relating to risk-taking. This idea, to enabel SMARTRISK to reach more students will result in more lives saved.
octobre 30, 2009 @ 10:38 EST
Scott

If you think there maybe an average of 800 to a 1000 students per high school, we are talking of reaching potentially 250,000 students or maybe more!! This opportunity cannot be missed and it truly is the most broad based use for these funds which will have the longest lasting bennit of all the ideas submitted. From whay I have learned, this program recognizes and utilizes the "influencers" of the school population to lead and truly help change behavior in young peoples attitude about risk.
octobre 30, 2009 @ 9:04 EST
jnoble

Semi-finals! Let's go all the way!
novembre 2, 2009 @ 10:35 EST
mac

Good luck to a great organization!!!!
novembre 4, 2009 @ 10:21 EST
GinnyH

Now that you are through to the semi-finals, maybe your supporters could spare a thought for another small community trying to help its youth ? We are registered on this site as idea 1551. Bear River, Nova Scotia has its fair share of drug and alcohol related issues and we are trying to add a playground to the village to give our children a safe, fun environment in which to play and interact. Our hope is to make the playground the focus of cross-generational and cross-cultural socialisation, bringing people together on all levels to help create a more dynamic, involved society within the village. Please spare a minute to add your vote to our round 3 voting next week. It will mean so much to our coming generation to get this playground in place. Many thanks.
novembre 14, 2009 @ 9:40 EST
claude_meure

Félicitations, Sauve-Qui-Pense. Votre influence sur la jeunesse canadienne est invaluable. Je vous souhaite Bonne Chance!
novembre 30, 2009 @ 3:18 EST
wophaosbbg

I remember Smart Risk at my school. Vote to help spread awareness.
d�cembre 2, 2009 @ 8:54 EST
rpclements

This is an incredibly great idea!
d�cembre 2, 2009 @ 2:13 EST
willowlost

Any program that enlightens, informs and educates youth to the dangers of the 'real' world has my complete support. Encouraging youth at an early age to be able to recognize and say NO to unsafe activities at home, at school, with pers, or in the workplace can only benefit all of us and may just save some lives in the process.
d�cembre 2, 2009 @ 5:11 EST
BlueTurtle

Today I voted to support your idea. I am also backing the idea of a youth centre proposed by the YMCA in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.... Idea acf1799. We are allowed to support more than one finalist. I strongly encourage every voter to help boost the Sault Youth Centre concept into the top 25. This allows you to multipy your influence in determining the outcome of this contest. Ted H-W
d�cembre 2, 2009 @ 11:58 EST
Katie

Hey guys, we're catching up. No Regrets students - we need your votes and support! Get your friends to vote too, your families...
d�cembre 3, 2009 @ 8:08 EST
bobbaker

I am inspired and proud of how we have mobilized our communities from coast to coast in support of this initiative. SMARTRISK No Regrets is a grassroots community-based program with a national scope. We are saving lives with this program. Our volunteers, partners, and most importantly our students and their parents are voting for this idea. Our momentum is building. Spread the word to get others to End the #1 killer of Canadian youth.
d�cembre 4, 2009 @ 10:37 EST
sccm2

Injury is the silent epidemic. Great idea to get teens talking about it and taking action. Good luck SMARTRISK!
d�cembre 4, 2009 @ 11:38 EST
smarshall

From someone who has seen this program in action and witnessed the dedication, creativity and motivation of teens to make change, they are well worth the investment. Please continue to vote for No Regrets and help us stop the devastation of preventable injury.
d�cembre 4, 2009 @ 11:46 EST
movie

This idea will reach more Canadians in communities across the country.
d�cembre 5, 2009 @ 9:14 EST
Ned

This is a great cause that is of value to all teens and their parents. Please support SMARTRISK!
d�cembre 6, 2009 @ 10:13 EST
smartriskyea

Please support this idea as it will allow SMARTRISK to reach at least 175,000 Canadian students with its life saving campaigns and messages.
d�cembre 6, 2009 @ 10:23 EST
syoung

Momentum is building for this great idea. We are in the top 20. Please get more people to vote. The cost of injury is far too high.
d�cembre 6, 2009 @ 10:25 EST
Rama

This is an incredibly great idea!
d�cembre 7, 2009 @ 11:56 EST
keith

I have been with SmartRisk for 4 years! This is a great idea and one that needs a lot of support. The more schools involved, the better the likelihood that the students will think about risk behaviors and think twice.
d�cembre 7, 2009 @ 3:52 EST
Aria

SMARTRISK gave me a light bulb moment...I just never thought about accidents and that they were both predictable and preventable!
d�cembre 7, 2009 @ 8:09 EST
math_theroux

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d�cembre 8, 2009 @ 12:16 EST
For Andrew

Smartrisk principle 5 messages are; Buckle up, look first, wear the gear, be trained and drive sober. Their messaging is done with possitive encouragement and the results are "changed behavior". They are truly influencers which have life long benifits for all. Please vote daily and continue to encourage others to do the same.
d�cembre 9, 2009 @ 2:39 EST
JessSmythe

Our family would give anything to get Andrew back and if SmartRisk saves even one life, it is worth all of your votes and effort. Keep voting!
d�cembre 11, 2009 @ 12:16 EST
Carol

SMARTRISK is a winner when it comes to actively engaging youth in thinking seriously about risk-taking. I am particularly impressed that all aspects of the program have been developed based on sound research. Also, I value the current focus on increasing the use of the web to enhance and extend the program.
d�cembre 11, 2009 @ 2:33 EST
linda.favala

Vote for SMARTRISK and help end the leading cause of death for people aged 1-34.
d�cembre 11, 2009 @ 7:00 EST
smile

greetings from Gabriola Island we are raising money to help fund our emergency care clinic I had a son who died at 20 in a motor cycle accident and I have a son now 16 about to learn how to drive I admire your smartrisk principals and will vote for you and pass on this message for other Gabriolans to vote too Good Luck!
d�cembre 12, 2009 @ 2:37 EST
wind

good morning great program and keep voting! from a Gabriola Supporter
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 10:46 EST
BBOSOMWORTH

Excellent idea! There has been too much unnecessary deaths!!
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 12:32 EST
snow

hi my brother died in an accident and we lived in a rural community that had no emergency hospital please vote for Gabriola Emergency clinic as well as yourselves I think your Smartrisk program is exceptional and I will continue to support you, as every body should be helping each other
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 1:33 EST
smile

thank you to bob baker and we will continue to support you as well I think we have a common mission Education and prevention will ultimately save lives. You have my votes and my extended contacts votes(about 25 a day so far) to help you get to the top 25 our local highschool in Nanaimo ,that the kids go to,from Gabriola, would benefit from this SmartRisk program. best of luck
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 2:02 EST
smile

Hello Bob Baker again, I just checked out your web site and I am impressed and will continue to support this program, after this opportunity from Aviva is over My children have friends who have died in tragic, preventable accidents my youngest daughter lost her high school boyfriend at orientation at Concordia University, he jumped off a bridge, and the water was too shallow. and my other daughter lost close friends in an avalanches and ski accidents. My family also lost our son and brother in a motorcycle accident at age 20 I would like to participate in your program and please let me know how I can help here in BC
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 2:22 EST
lisadempster

Hello smile. Please email me at bbaker@smartrisk.ca. We are quite active in Kelowna and have plans to expand in BC. Thanks again for your support.
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 2:28 EST
kam

haha
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 5:01 EST
terry-d

In memory of Andrew, please vote for smart risk and make a difference!
d�cembre 13, 2009 @ 9:42 EST
thc420tnt

hey if it helps to save even one youngsters life you got my vote everyday
d�cembre 14, 2009 @ 3:41 EST
william

good morning from Gabriola this vote is in memory of my brother Brent, my two sisters and mom and myself will vote each day for Smart Risk good luck
d�cembre 14, 2009 @ 9:36 EST
Morel

In memory of Andrew....hope this comes out on top!
d�cembre 14, 2009 @ 6:17 EST
arbutus

Glad to add a vote to a great cause from your friend on Gabriola Island.
d�cembre 14, 2009 @ 9:34 EST
2day4u

in memory of Andrew your vote can make a great difference!
d�cembre 14, 2009 @ 9:35 EST
jgcgc

In memory of Andrew...
d�cembre 15, 2009 @ 12:18 EST
katykate

In memory of Joe. I am voting to help make this idea a success. Good Luck!!!!
d�cembre 15, 2009 @ 2:39 EST
For Andrew

Our family thanks the Kelowna friends and family who have helped bring the SMARTRISK progam to our local High Schools. We have 36 hours to go and we are in need of everyone to continue voting and getting all parents, siblings, friends, co-workers and whom ever else you can reach to vote. All the ideas are great, but I can't see a more reaching, 175,000 students in one year; more worthy, truly saving lives and reducing preventable injury; more worthy project as SMSRTRISK.
d�cembre 15, 2009 @ 11:49 EST
bobbaker

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting this idea. We are in a substantial battle to make it into the top 25. We have been averaging 1200 votes each day . . . which is remarkable. We need an extra push with only 1 day and 8 hours left. Please spread the word. Thank you!!
d�cembre 15, 2009 @ 4:22 EST
keelyswitzer

I will get all of my classes on here tomorrow and encourage them to vote. I can't think of a more powerful way to get the students thinking about taking smart risks.
d�cembre 15, 2009 @ 6:47 EST
smitty

My votes are for all of you in the top 60.,realizing that not everyone will make the top 25. I am so amazed by all the comments in all of the categories and ideas. Every idea is deserving of support. This has brought so many communities together to support each other's ideas. Let's all vote for each other tomorrow. Thank you to Aviva for creating this opportunity. I know the lasting alliances and friendships between our communities can go on, long after the voting ends. Let us take time to reflect, not only on our effort for our own ideas, but for everyone who has supported our ideas, friends, family, neighbours, etc. Thank you.
d�cembre 15, 2009 @ 11:37 EST
Terry

I have been conducting research on the economic burden of illness and injury for many years. I was shocked at the staggering losses of young Canadians (our future) to this silent epidemic. While it may sound crass to observe the loss of this precious human capital which is the fuel to our economic growth, it is very effective in garnering political and public attention. That said, I can't imagine the grief experienced by those families who have lost or who have disabled children and siblings from these entirely preventable events. Smartrisk No Regrets thank you. Terry
d�cembre 16, 2009 @ 2:17 EST
McFudges

When our nephew, Andrew Walker, was killed this summer longboarding we had a rude awakening. Not only to this tragic death in our own family, but it seemed to become a forum for others to tell us things they had done in their youth. As an engaged parent of 3 teenagers/young adults, I was shocked to hear stories of young men riding on the roofs of cars as they raced along dark roads with their lights off; boys jumping off of speeding boats; youth holding onto cars not only skateboarding, but also cycling. Risks that are looking for a thrill, but with such irrevocable consequences. We hold onto the hope that Smartrisk will help our Canadian youth evaluate a risk before engaging in it. Our youth are our future - we sincerely hope Smartrisk will keep it a bright future for many. Thank you, The McFadden Family
d�cembre 16, 2009 @ 5:12 EST
bobbaker

Thank you everyone for your support. We have raised awareness about this silent epidemic over the past few months through this contest. Please visit smartrisknoregrets.ca and/or join our fan page on Facebook. We need your continued engagement to end the #1 killer of our youth.
d�cembre 16, 2009 @ 8:23 EST
suki

SMARTRISK well done, ...........you do such good work in general, everyday life that I am surprised that you are not recognized in a much greater way! Your work and contribution to high schools in either urban or rural communities has shown such amazing appreciation and awareness by the students. I believe that a need is present and you should be able to fill that need, in order to save our wonderful, but very youthful students. Statistics are the proof..................help end the death and injury of our youth...........
d�cembre 16, 2009 @ 9:53 EST

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