Media & Appearances
Since the start of sharing “Kailynn’s Story”, Sandra has educated youth and adults across Canada.
Speaking Engagements
2023 – present: Youth Rail Safe Driving Consultant, Operation Lifesaver Canada
2023 – present: Road Safety Speaker, Insurance Company of British Columbia (ICBC)
2022 – present: Rail Safety Ambassador, Operation Lifesaver Canada
2024: Road Safety Speaker, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)
2024: Solar Turbines Inc. safety meeting, Edmonton, AB
2023: Young Fellow Wives Women of Distinction Award nominee in YF Wives Community Service Award category
2021, 2022, 2024: Manitoba Public Insurance, Friends for Life Speaker Series
2019: Operation Lifesaver #STOPTrackTragedies rail safety video
2019: SGI commercial “Don’t Miss Out on Life”
Media Features
Speaking to teens about preventable driving tragedies right from the broken heart.
Impact speaker Sandra LaRose talks about MPI’s Friends for Life program, aimed at educating students on distracted driving.
‘After teen daughter’s death, woman helps with SGI campaign against distracted driving
Grieving Saskatchewan Mom Sandra LaRose Shares Heartbreaking Plea About Distracted Driving
SGI tackles distracted driving through latest awareness campaign
‘One lapse of judgment’: Mom of teen killed in train crash pleads for drivers to put away cellphones
Rail Safety Week: LaRose Recounts Kailynn’s Tragic Story
Podcasts & Interviews
Sandra is passionate about sharing her story and connecting with audiences through meaningful conversations. With her unique experiences and insights, she is eager to collaborate with podcast hosts and media outlets to inspire and educate.
Topics Sandra Can Speak On:
If one person is saved by hearing me speak, Kailynn and I have done our jobs.
By allowing me to present to your school, your organization, or your company, you are helping me have an impact on many.
On the Blog…
Kailynn continues to inspire me to move forward and heal. Part of that healing is sharing. I’m an open book, and here are some of my chapters
Joining Forces To Prevent Deaths Due To Distracted Driving
On August 22, 2018, Sandra LaRose lost her 17-year-old daughter, Kailynn Bursic-Panchuk, in a tragic railway crossing incident. Kailynn died after the car she…
The why and how I do what I do
I’ve been asked many times how I can stand in front of a crowd and share “Kailynn’s Story”. Another question I get is why…