In Australia, the number of children who tragically lost their lives in driveway incidents each year is heartbreaking. The Georgina Josephine Foundation supports families affected by these incidents and promotes prevention awareness.
In April 2011, a typical Saturday for Emma and Peter Cockburn turned into a nightmare. While Emma mowed the lawn, their 15-month-old daughter, Georgina, managed to enter the garage. Peter, returning home, unknowingly reversed his ute into the garage, where Georgina was unseen behind the trailer. Despite immediate CPR efforts, Georgina could not be saved.
Emma and Peter, who thought their home was safe for their children, realised the overlooked risk of the garage access door. Driveway runovers can happen anywhere, due to children’s unpredictability and vehicle blind spots. Most incidents involve a driver unaware of the child’s presence, often a parent or family friend.
Georgina Josephine’s Legacy encourages vigilance and preventive measures to protect children from these tragic incidents.
Join us in our mission to prevent driveway accidents and support families in need. Your donation helps us spread awareness and implement safety measures that protect children.
To assist in making your driveway Kidsafe, make sure that you always SUPERVISE, SEPARATE and SEE.
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SEPARATE
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You can find out more about driveway safety here.
