A new SGI program aimed at youth will prioritize sharing personal stories about impaired and distracted driving.
The new program aims to empower, inspire and educate young adults across the province about safe driving practises. SGI is offering up to $1,000 towards speaker travel costs and fees within the province. This support is for speakers who use personal stories to promote safe driving.
“A deeply personal story of someone directly impacted by a mistake or bad choice behind the wheel resonates with people in a way that facts and statistics alone cannot. We believe connecting people with powerful stories can inspire life-saving changes in behaviour,” said Brad Crassweller, MLA for White City – Qu’Appelle.
“By bringing these stories to communities across Saskatchewan, we’re not just sharing knowledge — we’re fostering a sense of shared responsibility and commitment to each other’s well-being.”
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One such speaker is Sandra LaRose, who lost her 16-year-old daughter Kailynn in a collision with a train. Authorities determined Kailynn was driving while distracted at the time of the crash.
“Real-life stories are what people remember. The SGI Speakers Program allows speakers like myself to share these stories,” said LaRose.
“My world was turned upside down in 2018 with the death of Kailynn. Sharing her story with the people of Saskatchewan, and hopefully saving lives, is the best way I know to honour an amazing young lady.”
If you want to share your personal story, you can apply to the program as a speaker. Furthermore, if you are an organization looking to capitalize on the program, you can learn more at sgi.sk.ca/speakers-program.
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