Over the weekend in Saskatoon, Students Against Drunk Driving hosted its provincial conference.
Guests spoke at the event, which was held on Friday and Saturday.
Jenna Rathgeber has been with SADD for two years and grew up around the organization as her older sister was a member.
Rathgeber emphasised the significance of abstaining from driving when intoxicated.
Because some people aren’t always aware of the dangers, Rathgeber claimed that many people have lost their lives as a result of drunk driving.
Both the Van de Vorst and Stevenson families have experienced the loss of a loved one as a result of drunk driving.
The Stevenson family has previously spoken at the SADD conference and is no stranger to speaking at occasions like this.
“You have to think that it’s going to make a difference in some small way, and if you do it enough, and you do it to enough people, I think it does make a difference,” said Craig Stevenson.
His wife, Bonny Stevenson, compared the awareness of drunk driving to the introduction of seatbelt laws.
Bonny Stevenson said, “I think a comparison that’s been used previously is when the seatbelt legislation came in everyone thought it was the dumbest thing ever and ultimately we all got to the point where we’re wearing our seatbelts and we’ve seen that it saves lives.”
Speaking at events and spreading awareness, in Linda Van de Vorst’s opinion, do make a difference.
“To lose someone is something that you have to live with the rest of your life and if we can share our message and it can stop someone from driving impaired or making that decision to do drugs, it’s worth it,” said Linda Van de Vorst.
Brynn Alspach is in his first year with SADD, and she won’t soon forget the sentiments offered by afflicted families.
This can increase our effect, and hearing from those who have experienced this on a very personal level is fascinating, according to Alspach.
Alspach was motivated to join because of her older sister, just like Jenna Rathgeber was. Alspach plans to stay with Students Against Drinking and Driving and continue to spread the message: don’t drive impaired..
In Saskatoon, Students Against Drunk Driving has its provincial convention.
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