Conor Lynch Foundation

SPRING 2015
inhonorofconor.org

APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH

Eighty percent of American drivers believe hands-free devices are safer than using a handheld phone. But that is just not the case. More than 30 studies show hands-free devices are no safer because the brain remains distracted by the conversation. When talking on a cell phone, drivers can miss seeing up to half of what’s around them, such as traffic lights, stop signs and pedestrians.

FACT: At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010. (NOPUS)

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pl edge to drive cell free.

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BRAVELETS JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DISTRACTED DRIVING

Accessorize and
Save Lives!

Are you a fan of stylish, well made bracelets, supporting philanthropic groups and saving lives? Of course you are!!
Who isn’t?!
Bravelets, a company who designs bracelets for non-profit organizations, has recently started this program that offers stylish, well made, specially designed, affordable bracelets for foundations such as Conor Lynch, to raise money and awareness for their specific cause.
They have been gracious enough to add Distracted Driving Awareness to their list of categories.,.Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and many other worthwhile philanthropic advocacy groups. We are in great company and couldn’t be happier!
To date, they have raised over $1.2 million dollars for these charities, grown in numbers and added more and more designs to choose from. By the way…both men’s and women’s styles are available and you not only get to choose which style, but you can also choose from 3 chord colors, teal, yellow and purple.
Lots of fun, lots of choices, stylish, affordable and for each purchase $10 will be donated to the Conor Lynch Foundation, enabling our continued efforts to support new and existing programs that raise awareness and promote safety for pedestrians, runners, cyclists and drivers of all ages.
Go check out our Brave Page and all the designs offered at http://www.bravelets.com/bravepage/conor-lynch-foundation.
Summer’s coming…time to accessorize and save lives!

AAA FOUNDATION STUDY:
58% of Teen Car Crashes Involve Distracted Driving

A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 58 percent of teen car crashes involve distractions. The AAA Foundation analyzed nearly 1,700 crash videos from crashes involving teen drivers and looked at multiple forms of distraction, including interacting with other passengers, use of a cellphone, singing and dancing to music, and looking at something inside or outside the vehicle.
Read the full report here.


Support Local Distracted Driving Laws: Find out if your state or city has distracted driving laws in place. Support the adoption and enforcement of texting and cell phone bans.; InOneInstant.org
PRESENTS
TEXTING OLYMPICS
FOR GRADES 9-12; Click here for a great way to develop hands on learning about the dangers of distracted driving.

Upcoming Events

GLOBAL YOUTH SAFETY MONTH

MAY 2015 www.noys.org

Whether you are a teen, have a teen or influence young drivers, it’s critical to learn how safe driving practices save lives.
Learn More

YOU DRIVE,YOU TEXT,
YOU PAY

Check out the latest public service announcement from the NHTSA
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SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT

JACY GOOD

Every moment of Jacy’s life is altered because of one driver’s irresponsible choice. Put yourself in Jacy’s shoes and use it to inspire you to find a way to make our roads a less tragic place to be.
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NINA TODD
My name is Nina Todd. November 29, 2010 a Distracted Driver changed my life forever.
Read More

Alex Heit, 22
April 3, 2013
Amanda Renee Smith Mansfield, 24
February 27, 2014
Amberly Taylor Bossom, 20
April 14, 2011
Andrew McCann, 17
January 26, 2012
Ashley LeeAnn Johnson, 16
May 11, 2010
Bricey McCuen, 15
January 25, 2007
Cady Anne Reynolds, 16
May 31, 2007
Chance Wilcox, 24
March 24, 2008
Chelsey Murphy, 19
March 14, 2010
Clifton B. Gibbs, 23
February 3, 2012
Cody Rutledge, 19
June 16, 2011
Daniel Kidd, 19
January 7, 2012
David Muslovski, 55
June 17, 2010
Heather Dawn Bouchard, 25
April 15, 2008
Heather Leigh Hurd, 26
January 3, 2008
Heather Lurch, 19
February 23, 2010
Howard Stein, 61
April 7, 2011
Jacob Daniel Freybler, 17
June 18, 2014
James Abram Schneck, 23
May 20, 2009
Jean Good, 58
May 18, 2008
Jay Good, 58
May 18, 2008
Jody L. Bice, 35
April 21, 2013
Joe Cleveland, 79
February 25, 2012
John Sligting, 56
June 13, 2007
John T. “Rusty” Gordon, 35
May 18, 2008
Joseph Teater, 12
January 20, 2004
Julie Davis, 58
April 15, 2009
Justin Clark, 17
June 2, 2012
Justin Matthew Martinez, 18
July 20, 2011
Katie Brannelly, 24
June 11, 2013
Kaylin Blake Rice, 16
January 18, 2014
Kelson Michael Vaillancourt, 21
May 21, 2009
Matthew Crary, 18
April 9, 2010
Matthew Hughes, 17
February 1, 2008
Nicholas Clegg, 22
May 16, 2013
Nikki Kellenyi, 18
April 14, 2012
Owen Brezitski, 8
March 17, 2011
Ryan Jeffrey “RJ” Donato Bollis, 0
June 11, 2011
Ryan Robbins, 19
February 4, 2011
Samantha Ibarra, 18
January 9, 2009
Sarah Gray Edwards, 18
January 5, 2011
Toni Donato Bollis, 28
June 11, 2011
Travis Masters, 19
April 25, 2008

if you or a loved one knows of a distracted driving angel please
submit information to
[email protected].

About the Conor Lynch Foundation

The Conor Lynch Foundation has been established to support new and existing programs that raise awareness and promote the safety of runners, pedestrians, cyclists and young drivers. Your contribution, and events such as safety fairs and the annual 5K Run/Walk “In Honor Of Conor” directly benefit this foundation, and work to ensure that no family suffers a loss like this again.