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Saving lives one
seat belt at a time

In 2020, approximately 1 in 3 people who died in a car crash on Canadian roads were not wearing seat belts¹. This is how we lost our daughter at only 16 years old. Help us drive change so more people understand the importance of buckling up and getting home safely.

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Wearing a seat belt is easy. Failing to buckle up can change everything. 

Seat belts save lives.

Shea-Lynn’s Butterfly Effect was established to bring awareness to the importance of always wearing a seat belt and making safer choices while on the road. Through this awareness initiative, it is our hope to inspire change and prevent another family from experiencing a similar fatality or serious injury. 

Don't Be a Statistic

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Driving has never been more dangerous than it is today! We must do whatever we can to protect ourselves as drivers and passengers. Ensuring that everyone has a seat belt on is the most preventative and protective action we can take to save a life.

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What We Do

We take our daughter’s story to the community. Shea-Lynn’s Butterfly Effect encourages the public to protect themselves while on the road through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Our activities increase awareness, reducing the risk of fatalities and injuries experienced in our community.

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"Brenda's presentation is powerful, engaging, and heartfelt. When we ask every student what the most important takeaway is following the presentation, the response is always, "Wear your seat belt". Brenda's message comes across loud and clear...from the heart and soul."

Melanie Bilan, Sturgeon Driver Training Instructor

Our Impact

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You Can Help Us Save Lives

If you too want to make a difference, there are many ways you can get involved.

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Supporters

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We’d like to take a moment to thank our supporters, without whom none of this would be a reality. Thank you for taking the time and energy to invest in our vision. Your sponsorship is integral to our ability to serve the community and improve road safety – saving lives one seat belt at a time.

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Are You Ready to Buckle up for the Ride?

Will you join the movement to help us save lives one seat belt at a time?

Source:         Transport Canada, 2022

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