STANDD – Stop Texting AND Driving Distracted
To encourage individuals to STANDD while promoting purpose and empowerment through knowledge and education.
WELCOME to STANDD
October 17, 2008 at 5:58 pm, the life of Rodney O. Thompson II came to a tragic end due to distracted driving. In an effort to prevent other families from experiencing the excruciating pain of losing aloved one, Diveeta Thompson embarked on a mission to STANDD. To encourage individuals to Stop Texting And Driving Distracted. She has been featured on radio PSA's, in news paper articles and has spoken at parent teen driving seminars as well as at various high schools and churches and universities. Informing others of the devastation of Texting and Driving Distracted while promoting education, literacy and the importance of safety has become her new purpose. She is passionate about lending her voice to save the lives of others. In doing so, she can assure that Rodney is remembered for the amazing soul he was.
On April 30, 2010 she took her voice to a national level by appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show. ( See Video )
4th Annual Rock Solid 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, June 23, 2011. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. – tournament begins at 11:00 a.m. Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser avenue. Fort Wayne, IN. For more information, contact 260-676-4683
Unfortunately, Rodney's goal to attend college will never be realized. In tribute to his legacy, the Rodney O. Thompson, II Scholarship has been established to help other young people fulfill their goal of attending college after high school. In an effort to help others live life to its fullest potential, this scholarship has been established to help offset a portion of college expenses by way of a monetary award.
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STANDD mission & vision statement
Mission
To encourage individuals to Stop Texting AND Driving Distracted, while promoting safety and empowerment through knowledge, education, and purpose.
Vision
Reduce the number of accidents and deaths as it relates to distracted driving and increase graduation percentages and college opportunities.
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