It’s always a great week when we get to visit Halifax County High School_HCPS_Virginia! Thank you for having us on Wednesday, Ms. Gordon and for all you do to keep teens safe on the roads! We loved seeing all of the safety messages around campus and are so proud of the work the students are doing to lookout for each other! Keep up the great work, Comets! HCHS Comets yovaso

The fall semester is in full swing! We had a great time with students at George Washington High School in Danville on Tuesday! We shared Christopher’s story, discussed risk factors for teen drivers, and the ways we can be safer, more responsible drivers.

We were back at Christopher's school, Jamestown High School, yesterday. It's always bittersweet. Bitter because it's where he spent so much time that last year he was with us, yet sweet because we get to honor and remember him by encouraging teens to buckle up, to make good choices, and to simply look out for one another. Thank you, Jamestown High School.

It was great to be at Manor High School Portsmouth Virginia on September 10th! Shoutout to their Driver Education teacher, Jacqueline Kendall, for being named the 2026 Virginia Association of Driver Education and Traffic Safety (VADETS) Teacher of the Year! Thank you for having us and for all you do to ensure your students stay safe on the roads!

Christy had the incredible opportunity to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Saturday's Richmond Flying Squirrels game in honor and remembrance of her son, Christopher who was killed in a 2020 car crash. She was joined by her husband, Scott and Christopher's friends, Alvin and Fred. As a Virginia Commonwealth University alum, it was extra special that this same night was #VCUNight at the game! Go Rams and remember to always buckle up and drive sober! Watch the video HERE

We had a great time connecting with students and parents at Salem High School's Back to School Bash and National Night Out in partnership with the Salem Police Department! We shared Christopher's story, all about the Christopher King Seat Belt Law, and the many ways the Foundation is making an impact for safer roads. Thank you, for having us, Salem High School, Salem, Virginia! City of Salem, Virginia Police Department

We’ve had a great time at the 13th Annual Distracted Driving Summit in Blacksburg this week! It’s always great seeing our traffic safety partners and connecting with new ones! Lots of great sessions too! Thank you, DRIVE SMART Virginia!

After speaking with young adults participating in VCU’s Project GRACY, Alvin Costa shares why this conversation is so personal to him.

At 18, Alvin lost his best friend, Christopher, in a devastating car crash and tried desperately to save his life. While struggling with that loss, Alvin later made a dangerous choice of his own and received a DUI at 19.

Alvin understands both sides of a preventable driving decision. His message is one of honesty, accountability, and hope: A DUI or reckless driving charge does not have to define your future—but what you choose to do next matters.

Slow down. Buckle up. Never drive impaired. Safe choices save lives. Listen to Alvin’s message HERE

#ProjectGRACY #VCU #SafeChoicesSaveLives #ImpairedDrivingPrevention #RecklessDriving #ChristopherKingFoundation VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program

What a great weekend kicking off #TrafficSafetyAwarenessMonth! We joined other traffic safety partners at the Prince William County Fair to remind all drivers and passengers to be safe on the roads! Remember to always buckle up- every seat, every time!

Thank you for making road safety a priority, Prince William County Department of Transportation and Capital Construction! Watch HERE

We kicked off this week at the Virginia School Safety Training Forum in Hampton! This event is hosted annually by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Center for School and Campus Safety (VCSCS) and we were honored to participate this year!

We had the best time last week at the 2026 Yovaso Summer Leadership Retreat at JMU! This event brings together teens from across the Commonwealth to build leadership skills, strengthen their understanding of safe driving practices, and equip them to go back into their schools and communities to lead safe driving programs. The best part? YOVASO incorporates TONS of fun! We had the opportunity to exhibit and to share Christopher's story. Thank you for another great year, YOVASO, and thank you for all you do to keep youth and teens safe on our roads!

Thank you, Yorktown Elementary School for making safety a priority with the July 10th Safety Town! We had a blast with the kids and were so impressed by their safety knowledge! Keep up the great work and always buckle up!

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the Christopher King Foundation will gather at the New Kent County Sheriff's Office to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Christopher King Seat Belt Law taking effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Speakers include:

Christy King

Sheriff Lee Bailey

Sheriff Jayson Crawley

Lieutenant Sterling Perry

Ryan Smith

Kristin Pettway

Fred Hannah

Alvin Costa

Dr. Sam Frye

A note from Alvin at this year's #ClickItorTicket press event.

This #MemorialDay weekend, please buckle up. It could save your life. Watch Alvin’s speech HERE.

Thank you to Tabb High School for welcoming our team on their visit!

Had a fantastic visit with students at the Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg!