Parachute Urges Kids and Teens To#Crosssafe and Stop Injury in Its Tracks
Parachute urges kids and teens to#CrossSAFE and stop injury in its tracks
[Name of Group]supports national rail safety campaign
<insert date> –Rail-related injury and fatalityamong kids and teens is a major concern.[Name of group/organization] is partnering with Parachute for the #CrossSAFE program, which takes place throughout 2017 and 2018, to create positive behaviour changes to reduce injury rates among kids and teens.
Parachute’s#CrossSAFE is a two-year public awareness campaign. [Name of group/organization] and Parachute are calling on all kids, teens, parents and caregivers to learn how to #CrossSAFE.
Some key facts:
- Virtually all railway collisions and trespassing incidents are preventable
- Today’s trains are extremely quiet and fast, and might not be heard through cell phones or headphones
- Even under emergency braking, a train can take up to two kilometres to stop!
- Trespassing on railway tracks, or in rail yards and tunnels, can lead to major fines, injury, or death
“Railway tracks run right through the heart of many Canadian communities,”says [spokesperson, title, name of organization/group]. “Through #CrossSAFE and community initiatives such as[name of event/activity], we are encouraging young peopleto understand the risks and follow the right behaviours – every time.”
“No family should ever have to face the devastation of rail-related injury or loss of life.” says Steve Podborski, Parachute President and CEO. “Let’s prevent heartbreak by ensuring kids in rail communities get home safe and sound.”
Parachute and[name of organization/group] are encouragingteenagers to participate in #CrossSAFE activities, programs and events across Canadian communities. Formore information about #CrossSAFEresources, news and updates, visit parachutecanada.org/CrossSAFE
About Parachute
Parachute is a national charity helping Canadians stop the clock on preventable injuries. The injury impact is staggering. Preventable injuries are the No. 1 killer of children. They cost the Canadian economy $27 billion a year, and worst of all, one child dies every nine hours. Through education, knowledge and empowerment, Parachute is working to save lives and create an injury-free Canada. For information, visit us at parachutecanada.org, follow us on Twitter, or join us on Facebook.
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