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Midothian High School

419 teens participated in the Virginia Tech "Share the Road" program, where they had the opportunity to learn crucial road safety skills. We also shared Conner's tragic story as part of our combined efforts to keep teens safe on the roads.
The YOVASO Retreat

The Yovaso Retreat was simply amazing! Bringing together so many teens from all of #Virginia so they can learn about the #1 killer of our teens...driving! By providing a safe space for teens to gather and explore their reasons for valuing safe driving they have developed an effective way to inspire and motivate our future leaders!

William Byrd High School

Sharing the road program with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
South Hampton Academy

Goochland High School

The sharing the road program is designed to educate young drivers on how to safely share the road with large trucks. Educating your teens along with Virgina Tech Transportation Institute.
Varina High School

300 Teenagers from Varina High School were able to see VCU Project Impact program along with Henrico County Fire and hear Conner’s story.

Menchville High School

200 Teens from Menchville High School got the opportunity to hear Conner’s story and work with Virginia State Police through YOVASO program with Distracted Driving Golf Carts
Poquoson High School

We were able to share Conner’s story with 150 teenagers through Yovaso event at Poquoson High School along with Virginia State Troopers and their distracted driving golf carts and Susan Eacho- State Farm Agent

Havelock High School

Had the opportunity to speak with over 450 teenagers who were getting ready to go to prom at Havelock High School in NC.
Richmond HS for the Arts

Another successful event with VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program @ Richmond High School for the Arts with 150 teenagers

L.C. Bird High School

Virginia state police medflight participated in VCU Project Impact presentation at L.C. Bird High School with over 400 teenagers also hearing Conner’s tragic story and their ability to speak up and save lives.
North Stafford High

Had an incredible time speaking at North Stafford High VCU School's Project IMPACT with over 500 teens sharing valuable insights and knowledge with the students.

Jefferson Forest High School

We had the opportunity to engage with over 200 teenagers at Jefferson Forest high school during YOVASO day where we shared Conner’s story. Reminding them it’s crucial to ensure that your driver is licensed and to always speak up if you feel uncomfortable as a passenger in a vehicle.
SERADTSEA

Had an incredible time speaking at North Stafford High VCU School's Project IMPACT with over 500 teens sharing valuable insights and knowledge with the students.

Goochland High School

The sharing the road program is designed to educate young drivers on how to safely share the road with large trucks. Educating your teens along with Virgina Tech Transportation Institute.

Varina High School

300 Teenagers from Varina High School were able to see VCU Project Impact program along with Henrico County Fire and hear Conner’s story.

Menchville High School

200 Teens from Menchville High School got the opportunity to hear Conner’s story and work with Virginia State Police through YOVASO program with Distracted Driving Golf Carts

Poquoson High School

We were able to share Conner’s story with 150 teenagers through Yovaso event at Poquoson High School along with Virginia State Troopers and their distracted driving golf carts and Susan Eacho- State Farm Agent

Havelock HS in North Carolina

Had the opportunity to speak with over 450 teenagers who were getting ready to go to prom at Havelock High School in NC

Richmond High School for the Arts

Another successful event with VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program @ Richmond High School for the Arts with 150 teenagers

L.C. Bird High School

Virginia state police medflight participated in VCU Project Impact presentation at L.C. Bird High School with over 400 teenagers also hearing Conner’s tragic story and their ability to speak up and save lives.

North Stafford High VCU School's Project IMPACT

Had an incredible time speaking at North Stafford High VCU School's Project IMPACT with over 500 teens sharing valuable insights and knowledge with the students.

Jefferson Forest High School

We had the opportunity to engage with over 200 teenagers at Jefferson Forest high school during YOVASO day where we shared Conner’s story. Reminding them it’s crucial to ensure that your driver is licensed and to always speak up if you feel uncomfortable as a passenger in a vehicle.

March 2024

SERADTSEA

February 2024

Manchester High School (Virginia)

This is what over 600 teenagers engaging in education against destructive driving decisions at Manchester High School (Virginia) looks like!

We know this impactful event leaves a lasting impression on these teenagers but we need PARENTS to reinforce positive driving behaviors at home.

There isn’t a do over when you are behind the wheel.

There are consequences to bad decisions, some of which can never be fixed

Please #justdrive and #ArriveAlive and report what you know is wrong anonymously.

One courageous voice can stop a deadly choice.

November 12, 2023

J.R. Tucker High School (Virginia)

Great day to have spoken with about 250 teenagers from J.R. Tucker High School

VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program presented a mock crash and trauma bay along with our victim testimonies.

It’s overwhelming to have so many teenagers ask to hug me and tell me how sorry they are and promise that they will not participate in destructive driving decisions.

Thankful to see so many wearing Conner’s swag as a symbol to remind them to know who they are riding with and to speak up!

October 25, 2023

King William County Public Schools (Virginia)

October 12, 2023

Link to Videos of Mock Crash

Honored to have spoken with about 175 teenagers from King William County Public Schools

A mock crash and trauma bay was presented by VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program along with our victim testimonies.

It’s always overwhelming to have so many teenagers ask to hug me and tell me how sorry they are and promise that they will not participate in destructive driving decisions.

They love getting Conner’s swag and wear it proudly as a symbol to remind them to know who they are riding with and to speak up!

Staunton River High School (Virginia)

October 18, 2023

Had a great time with over 250 teenagers in October showing the results of destructive driving decisions at Staunton River High School

We hope they learned that you don’t get a do over. There are consequences to bad decisions behind the wheel…some decisions can not be fixed.

Matoaca High School

Link to Video

September 26, 2023

About 400 teenagers at Matoaca High School joined us to learn about the dangers of destructive driving and the consequences to themselves and others.

It's always a very impactful event for these teenagers, and I am thankful to have told our tragic story in hopes of preventing another needless teenage death.

Any high school can reach out to schedule a FREE event.

2023 Gweedo Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Recipient: Emma Ogden

July 20th

We are honored to announce the winner of the 2023 Gweedo Memorial Foundation Scholarship as Emma Ogden.

Emma graduated from Jefferson Forest High School with a 4.24 GPA and will be attending Shenandoah University in the fall majoring in History.

Emma has been active in the Theater, and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society.

Emma has been involved with Yovaso for the past 7 years and served on their Youth Advisory Council for the past 2 years.

Emma took the time to research and get to know Conner, and the factors that led to his unnecessary death, and included that in her application.

Emma’s passion for safe driving was apparent and although the requirement was only for 2 social media posts, Emma submitted 4.

Simple and to the point, to attract teenagers and bring awareness to the dangers of Distracted Driving, speeding and reckless driving, Emma’s submissions for her social media posts were right on point.

We wish Emma the best life has to offer her and know she will continue to influence her peers to drive distraction free.

We received more applications than ever this year, from all over the State of Virginia and we appreciate each and every applicant.

VADETS Virginia Association of Driver Education Teacher’s

LOCATION: JMU

July 12 /17

Honored to have been with the Virginia Driver Education Teachers Conference at James Madison University to share our tragedy.

Discussing both Bills we have passed in Virginia in honor of Conner, the Gweedo Memorial Foundation is honored to partner in keeping our roadways safer.