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June 8, 2020

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Another summer is upon us and despite the pandemic, many of us are still making plans for vacations and summer fun. We Save Lives would like […]
June 8, 2020

My Sister Deanne: Love That Never Dies

Dearest Deanne, I keep your picture, you are wearing the dress that you wore as a bridesmaid to Christy’s wedding, on my nightstand. There is a […]
May 29, 2020

Not Fed Ex Again!

Perry Colosimo Managing Director, FedEx Ground External Communications 1000 FedEx Drive | Moon Township, PA  15108 T: 412-747-4351 | C: 412-897-3367 perry.colosimo@fedex.com Dear Mr. Colosimo: I’m […]
May 1, 2020

Cari’s Anniversary 2020

 She Blossomed on Earth She Blooms in Heaven September 5, 1966  May 3rd, 1980   On May 3rd, 1980, my daughter, Cari Lightner was killed […]
February 12, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Crashes Are No Accident

Dear Editor, January 1, 2020 marked the beginning of a new year, and while it often signals a fresh start for many, it also brought about […]
January 27, 2020

Do We Really Need to be More Compassionate to Drunk Drivers?

By Jim and Connie Russell. Do We Really Need to be More Compassionate to Drunk Drivers? If ever there was a word when it comes to […]
December 17, 2019

Drop The “A” Word: Crashes Caused by Distracted, Drunk and Drugged Driving Are NOT Accidents

May 28, 2019

100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Another summer is upon us and as we make plans for vacations and summer fun, we would like to join our We Save Lives’ partners in […]
April 25, 2019

Cari Lightner – She Blossomed on Earth, She Blooms in Heaven

On May 3rd, 39 years ago, my daughter, Cari Lightner was killed by a multiple repeat offender drunk driver and hundreds of thousands people lived as a result of her death. Who knew that her death would spark a movement, a revolution really, against the way this world thinks about drinking and driving.
February 21, 2019

We Save Lives Supports Conn. Bill Increasing Civil Penalties for Distracted Driving

We Save Lives was recently called upon to work with the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and support HB7126 AAC that would increase the damages that could […]