WHAT: Learning to drive is a big step in life's journey. On September 15, community leaders across Kentucky will join with hundreds of other locations across North America in a show of support for teen drivers, helping them stay safe as they embark on the road ahead.
Car crashes are the number one killer of teens, and according to the Center for Disease Control, their first year on the road as a new driver is the most dangerous. Though traditional scare tactics can be engaging for some, State Farm and others believe a supportive and positive approach to teen driver safety in addition to education, awareness, legislation and enforcement is key to keeping teens engaged and safe on the road. With this in mind, State Farm is debuting a different teen driver safety program called Celebrate My Drive.
All across the U.S. and Canada, State Farm® will be rallying communities to promote teen driver safety by hosting more than 300 events simultaneously on Sept. 15. State Farm is encouraging Kentucky residents to attend to support teens as they learn to drive and get ready for the road ahead.
The Celebrate My Drive events will feature giveaways and entertainment. The events are free and is open to the entire community.
Interested community members can show their support for a local school by voting for the school to win a $100,000 grant at celebratemydrive.com between September 10 and September 15. State Farm is giving a total of 14 $100,000 grants to high schools across the U.S. and Canada.
Fourteen teenagers (ages 15-18) and their families, who participate in the school grant voting process, will win a grand prize, a brand new Chevy Sonic LS! Learn more by visiting www.facebook.com/CelebrateMyDrive.
NOTE: Media may contact Kip Diggs at (615) 692-6682 to arrange for advance interviews with participating teens and their parents. Community leaders and participants also will be available for interviews during the day of the event.
| Berea Dairy Queen 131 Clay Drive Berea, KY 40303 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Bowling Green National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Florence 4989 Houston Road Florence, KY 41042 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Henderson Henderson County High School 2424 Zion Road Henderson, KY 42420 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Lexington Fayette County Attorney Driver Education Center 1745 Old Frankfort Pike Lexington, KY 40504 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Louisville Bowman Field Hangar #4 Louisville Executive Aviation 2700 Gast Boulevard Louisville, KY 40205 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Morehead Morehead Arts & Eats Festival Main Street Morehead, KY 40351 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Morganfield Morganfield Corn Festival 100 Main Street Morganfield, KY 42437 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Kip Diggs, Public Affairs Specialist, (615) 692-6682.
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