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Partnering to bring powerful road safety presentations to your community.
“Kailynn’s Story”
“Kailynn’s Story” is real, heartbreaking, impactful and is a must for drivers of all ages and experience to hear.
Each presentation is filled with photos, song, and words to encourage a change in decisions and habits regarding distracted driving.
Audience recommendation: Adults and Grades 7-12 (there are two different deliveries of the same story with the same impact)
Kailynn and I can have an impact on your lives, if you let us.
The choice is ultimately yours.
Sharing “Kailynn’s Story” is about educating drivers on how decisions they make when they get into the driver’s seat can change their lives forever.
“Kailynn’s Story” shows what Kailynn had, what she missed out on, and what her family and friends lost.
If you want a tomorrow, you have to make the right decision today.
I share “Kailynn’s Story” — so perhaps you won’t have to share yours.
8x
Drivers who drive distracted are more likely to be in a crash or near crash event compared with non-distracted drivers.
47%
of Canadians admit that they have typed out or used the voice-memo feature to send a message while driving.
4x
Drivers are up to 4X more likely to get in a collision when talking on a phone while driving.
5 secs
Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 90 km/h, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.
Source: CAA National
More Than Road & Rail Safety
Turning tragedy into purpose, Sandra has found her passion in helping others by sharing Kailynn’s story and her own journey of grief and healing. While road and rail safety remain her core topics, Sandra’s experiences also allow her to speak on broader themes that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.
These conversational and heartfelt presentations are designed to inspire, comfort, and encourage audiences to reflect on their own challenges, resilience, and healing.
Note: Additional keynote topics will not qualify for sponsorship.
Turning Tragedy into Passion
It started with a promise. In Kailynn’s final hours, Sandra made a single promise: to make her daughter proud. At the time, she didn’t know how—but through heartbreak and loss, she discovered her pain could fuel a passion for helping others.
Positive Grieving
“It’s okay to not be okay”—but what about being okay? After losing Kailynn, Sandra often questioned herself: When will I hit rock bottom? Why am I okay? Over time, she learned that grieving looks different for everyone—and that it’s okay to heal and find joy again.
Educational Package
Receive access to an educational package that aligns with the Saskatchewan Curriculum and includes…
Questions?
I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about this resource. Please reach out!
Apply for a grant!
If you are a Saskatchewan school or organization, you may qualify for SGI’s Acquired Brain Injury Partnership Project to help offset the costs of having me speak!
…or contact me if you need assistance with any of the grant questions!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
If you are interested in booking a presentation or cannot find an answer to your question in my FAQ, please reach out!
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.
As Seen On
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
