Hey DoSomething members,

We want you to keep your Eyes Ride Open on the road especially as the holiday season arrives. Road trips to see family, eat 🦃, and go apple picking are fun, but the holiday traffic rush can present some unexpected dangers.

If you’re driving with a buddy, make sure you’re prepared against the pitfalls of distracted driving. Remember, “teen drivers with peer passengers are more likely to be distracted just before a serious crash than teens driving alone.” You can get the tools needed to remain cautious on the road and share it with your friends to combat distracted driving!

Take our Brake It Down quiz to see how well you know your bestie’s driving style, and then you’ll get a customized guide with driving tips to share with them. It’ll be the gift that keeps on giving!

Did we mention you’ll have the opportunity to earn a $2k scholarship?

Let's Do This!

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These DoSomething members must really know how their best friend operates in the whip! 

DoSomething member Dhea P. 17, said “Encouraging your best friend to prioritize road safety, whether as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, is crucial due to the deep emotional bond you share. Your care for their well-being transcends personal concerns, as it plays a vital role in preventing accidents, reducing emotional trauma, averting legal troubles and financial burdens, and preserving the strength of your friendship. Moreover, advocating for road safety is a collective responsibility that contributes to a safer and more responsible society, reflecting the broader significance of this important gesture.”

“I believe driving is one of the most dangerous things we can do everyday. Making safe and wise decisions while driving can save my life and my friends' lives.” said DoSomething member Ella F., 17, “I have a cousin who passed away from a car accident and it forever changed my family. I want to make sure I am a safe driver and I encourage my friends to be safe drivers as well.”

Soft Saving… Gen Z is leading a “soft saving” trend where they are both gradually saving while finding ways to use their money to prioritize experiences and enjoy their life now including putting money towards the causes that reflect their personal values. Now that’s 💸 well spent!

(Round) Table Talk… This group of students at The Community School in Spokane, Washington are getting together to talk about issues in their city and why it’s important to vote! How are you exercising your right to vote?

Ending Mental Health Stigma… Hawi Desta and Sam Bass are two Youth Power Fund fellows leading change in their communities “to educate their peers and younger youth” through the Blue Shield of California’s youth mental health initiative, BlueSky. Let’s keep our 👀 on this awesomeness.

The Soap Saver… 14 year-old Heman Bekele spent time creating the one thing he believes could help people suffering with skin cancer - a promising treatment he calls the Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS) and it only costs $8.50! Did we mention Heman won first place in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Inspired yet?

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