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Saving Lives One Seatbelt At A Time
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Saving Lives One Seatbelt At A Time -
Christopher King Foundation
Saving lives one seat belt
at a time.
In memory of Christopher Lee King
4/1/02-7/4/20
Our Story & Mission
Welcome to the Christopher King Foundation, where we turn tragedy into purpose. Our foundation arose from the unimaginable loss of Christopher King, a vibrant soul taken from us in a car crash shortly after his high school graduation. His promising future was cut short by the reckless, under the influence, and distracted actions of another driver.
In one pivotal moment, Christopher's decision not to buckle up in the back of a convertible changed our lives forever.
Yet, in the depths of our grief, we found a calling: to transform sorrow into advocacy. The Christopher King Foundation shines as a beacon of hope, tirelessly championing safe driving practices and the critical importance of seat belt usage.
Through sharing Christopher's story and advocating for change, we endeavor to spare other families from enduring similar heartache. Join us in honoring Christopher's memory and spreading awareness about the imperative of driving safely.
Together, we can pave the way for safer roads and brighter futures for all.
5,565
People killed in the U.S. involving a teen driver 2021
89
Total deaths involving a teen driver in Virginia 2022
17,368
Total crashes involving teens in Virginia 2022
856
Serious injuries involving a teen driver in Virginia 2022
0
Teen deaths accepted on our highways
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Losing Chris changed my life
forever and I will never forget
what happened to him.
Chris was known to spread joy, he brought kindness and laughter everywhere he went. He had a big impact on many lives, he was a leader, a helper, and most importantly, a very good friend.
Chris was a safe driver, he always took all the precautions one could about driving. The only thing he forgot to do was wear his seatbelt on the night he passed. I will never get into a car again without putting on my seatbelt, and I encourage everyone around me to do the same.
-Henri
Chris meant the world to me as a friend. He was loving and encouraging and always had a smile on his face, he always wanted the best for everyone around him.
Losing Chris was the hardest thing ever, it was the first loss I had ever experienced and feeling the emptiness when I’d go to Williamsburg and not be able to see one of my best friend’s was crushing.
I can’t wait to see him again in heaven.
-Alanis
This world will never be the same without Christopher. He was the joy of my heart.
July 4, 2020 was the worst day of my life when his life was taken away by a senseless car crash. I think of him everyday and keep moving on because I know he would want that.
He could've been a chef, EMT or anything he put his mind to, but his life was cut so tragically short. He loved animals so much even though he was allergic to them. He was quite the character, always cracking jokes just like his beloved papa.
I miss you so much Critter.
-Mom