Tag: Colorado

Colorado Kidney Transplant Recipient Encourages Public to Register as Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors in Nationally Televised 2018 Rose Parade

Stuart Mitchell

Denver’s Jeff Leone considers all organ, eye and tissue donors and their families heroes. He knows this to be true because he has received two kidneys in his life—one from a 23-year-old man who lost his life in a car accident, and the other as a living donation from his wife. Jeff is gearing up to join 24 others from around the country escorting the 15th annual Donate Life Rose Parade float in the nationally televised Rose Parade on January 1 in Pasadena, CA. The 2018 Donate Life float will…

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CAAT launches “Lockdown Your Car” campaign to show domino effect in car thefts

Stuart Mitchell

In observance of National Auto Theft Prevention Month, Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) is launching a statewide public awareness campaign, reminding drivers about the importance of not making themselves an easy target for car thieves. The “Lockdown Your Car” campaign informs the public about the domino effect that often occurs when a car is left unlocked. Not only can this result in car theft, but also fuels other crimes such as armed robbery, home invasion and drug-related offenses. 97 percent of car thieves charged with auto theft are also charged…

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Poignant Campaign in Colorado to save lives by encouraging seatbelt use

Stuart Mitchell

Last year, 60 lives could have been saved if everyone buckled up in Colorado.  To ensure Coloradans are using seat belts, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies conducted the May Mobilization Click It or Ticket enforcement period from May 22 to June 4th. Last year’s May Mobilization effort resulted in 5,983 seat belt citations, including 295 citations for unrestrained or improperly restrained children under the age of 15. “Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to prevent serious…

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