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National Road Safety Foundation Partners with SADD and FCCLA To Help Young Drivers Make This "The Safest Summer Ever"

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is often referred to by traffic safety experts as "the 100 deadliest days."  The period from Memorial Day through Labor Day usually sees a dangerous spike in teen traffic fatalities – an increase of more than 20 percent over year-round figures.  Each year an average of 2,100 teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes, with 30 percent – seven deaths a day on average -- occurring during the 100 deadliest days.

Key Points: 
  • Each year an average of 2,100 teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes, with 30 percent – seven deaths a day on average -- occurring during the 100 deadliest days.
  • Again this year, the National Road Safety Foundation is teaming with tens of thousands of young people active in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) to instead make this "The Safest Summer Ever.
  • Messages will include material from the Passport to Safe Driving, created by the National Road Safety Foundation and SADD students to engage teens and adults on the driving skills they need to be safe.
  • Safest Summer Ever posts can be seen throughout the summer at #SADD and #nrsf.org.

National Passenger Safety Week Campaign Encourages Passengers to Speak Up for Their Own Safety

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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The campaign was initially launched last January by We Save Lives , based in Alexandria, VA and The National Road Safety Foundation, New York City, two non-profits whose focus is on highway safety.

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  • The campaign was initially launched last January by We Save Lives , based in Alexandria, VA and The National Road Safety Foundation, New York City, two non-profits whose focus is on highway safety.
  • Passengers accounted for 24 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2020, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
  • More than 60 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide will help encourage passengers to SPEAK UP.
  • The National Passenger Safety Campaign educates and empowers passengers about how they can save lives by calling out unsafe driving in the vehicle before crashes happen."

National Road Safety Foundation Partners With SADD To Help Young Drivers Make This "The Safest Summer Ever"

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to by traffic safety experts as "the 100 deadliest days," since the summer months usually bring a dangerous spike in teen traffic fatalities.  During summer months, an average of seven people are killed every day in teen driver-related crashes  – an increase of nearly 20 percent over year-round figures.  Each year an average of 2,100 teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes, with 30 percent occurring during the 100 deadliest days.

Key Points: 
  • In response, thousands of young people active in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are partnering with The National Road Safety Foundation to instead make it "The Safest Summer Ever."
  • Safest Summer Ever posts can be seen throughout the summer at #SADD and #NRSForg.
  • About The National Road Safety Foundation: The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization in its 60th year, creates driver safety programs for free distribution to teachers, police, traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others.
  • NRSF also sponsors national contests for teens in partnership with SADD and FCCLA and regional contests partnering with auto major shows.

Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation's End Distracted Driving Project Announces Winners of 2021 Meme and Video Contest

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Monday, December 27, 2021
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"The End DD contest helps our students educate their peers on the dangers of driving distracted in a fun and impactful way.

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  • "The End DD contest helps our students educate their peers on the dangers of driving distracted in a fun and impactful way.
  • Eligible submissions focused on one of three topics: Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Distracted, Respectful Drivers Don't Drive Distracted, and Distracted Drivers Can't Be Defensive Drivers.
  • We appreciate the students' participation in the contest, which we hope will raise additional awareness of the issue and ultimately prevent distracted driving."
  • End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org) was founded by Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson in 2009 as a project of the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation.

DoorDash Expands Marketplace Offering with Alcohol On-Demand

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) announced today it is facilitating the delivery of beer, wine, and spirits via the DoorDash Marketplace, across 20 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada and Australia, reaching over 100 million customers worldwide. Customers in select markets, where legally permissible, can toggle to the Alcohol tab of the DoorDash app to browse and safely order from a wide selection of drinks from restaurants, grocery stores, local retailers, and convenience stores. This news follows a multi-year journey of fulfilling alcohol on-demand delivery for many national and local merchants via their own channels with DoorDash Drive, DoorDash's white-label fulfillment service. 

Key Points: 
  • This news follows a multi-year journey of fulfilling alcohol on-demand delivery for many national and local merchants via their own channels with DoorDash Drive, DoorDash's white-label fulfillment service.
  • Over that time, we worked tirelessly to build a trusted alcohol ordering and delivery experience for merchants, customers and Dashers," said Caitlin Macnamara, Director, Alcohol Strategy & Operations at DoorDash.
  • According to a recent Nielsen report , alcohol is the fastest growing e-commerce vertical across all consumer packaged goods, and many retailers and restaurants on DoorDash see increased sales due to the reach and visibility of the DoorDash Marketplace.
  • DoorDash is committed to building a product that can support the complexities and responsibilities that come with the delivery of alcohol.

National Road Safety Foundation Partners With SADD To Help Young Drivers Make This "The Safest Summer Ever"

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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This year, thousands of young people active in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are partnering with The National Road Safety Foundation to instead make it "The Safest Summer Ever."

Key Points: 
  • This year, thousands of young people active in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are partnering with The National Road Safety Foundation to instead make it "The Safest Summer Ever."
  • "We hope to make this the safest summer ever, not only for teens on the road, but for all drivers and passengers."
  • "Our hope is that these efforts will help bring a decline in teen crashes that will, indeed, make this the safest summer ever."
  • About The National Road Safety Foundation: For nearly 60 years, The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization, has created driver education programs for free distribution to teachers, police, traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others.

New Jersey High School Student Wins National Video Challenge

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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"Sabih\'s PSA concept communicates that fear while giving specific tips for safely driving through roundabouts.

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  • "Sabih\'s PSA concept communicates that fear while giving specific tips for safely driving through roundabouts.
  • "This challenge, with the support and encouragement from our partners at The National Road Safety Foundation, helps motivate our student leaders to spread an important safety message to their peers and their communities.
  • "\nTen SADD Chapters were named as finalists in the challenge and each will receive $250.The finalists, which include the winner, are Cape Coral High School, Cape Coral, FL; Carteret High School, Carteret, NJ; Chaparral High School, Temecula, CA; CIVA Charter High School, Colorado Springs, CO; Delta Middle School, Delta UT; Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI; Shoreham Wading River High School, Shoreham, NY; Steele Canyon High School, Spring Valley, CA; and Whitehall Junior/Senior High School, Whitehall, NY.\nThere are about 5,000 roundabouts in the U.S., where they are still a relatively new form of traffic control at intersections, replacing stop signs and traffic lights by allowing traffic to flow continuously, albeit at a slightly slower and safer speed.
  • Through a national network of peer-led chapters in middle schools, high schools and colleges, SADD equips our students with the resources they need to advocate for change on their campuses and in their communities.

SADD Taps Former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, (ONDCP), as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is proud to announce the appointment of The Honorable James (Jim) Carroll as Senior Advisor.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is proud to announce the appointment of The Honorable James (Jim) Carroll as Senior Advisor.
  • Carroll served as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) beginning in 2019 as part of a distinguished career in public service.
  • "SADD has been leading the charge in youth prevention for 40 years," said Carroll.
  • "SADD is honored to bring Mr. Carroll and his incredible perspective to our efforts of empowering teens and saving lives.

SADD And National Road Safety Foundation To Launch #NRSF Squad State Champ Challenge

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) are launching a program to incentivize and honor SADD State Coordinators who demonstrate creativity in promoting SADD programs and utilizing NRSF resources and materials on safe driving.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) are launching a program to incentivize and honor SADD State Coordinators who demonstrate creativity in promoting SADD programs and utilizing NRSF resources and materials on safe driving.
  • Beginning in the fall, SADD and NRSF will select one SADD State Coordinator every quarter to win the #NRSF Squad State Champ Challenge.
  • "The #NRSF Squad State Champ will set a solid example for his or her peers in the SADD State Coordinators network," said SADD President Rick Birt.
  • The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization, has, for nearly 60 years, created driver education and safe driving programs for free distribution to teachers, police, traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others.

L.A. High School Student Wins National Video Challenge

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from the Manual Arts High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter in Los Angeles have won the $2,750 top prize in #DrivingSkills101 Manage the Merge, a nationwide Public Service Announcement challenge sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) through SADD National.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from the Manual Arts High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter in Los Angeles have won the $2,750 top prize in #DrivingSkills101 Manage the Merge, a nationwide Public Service Announcement challenge sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) through SADD National.
  • Steptoe worked remotely with an Emmy Award-winning production team in New York to produce the video.
  • Steptoe graduated in June from Manual Arts High School and plans to continue studies at an area community college.
  • The video by Phil offers some good lessons in a fun and engaging way."