About the B.R.A.K.E.S. Organization
B.R.A.K.E.S., which stands for Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe, is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization founded by NHRA Top Fuel drag racer Doug Herbert in memory of his two sons who were killed in a car accident. By training and educating teenage drivers and their parents, the foundation aims to promote safe and responsible driving in an attempt to prevent injuries and save lives. For more information, visit www.putonthebrakes.org.
B.R.A.K.E.S. Mission Statement
The mission of B.R.A.K.E.S. is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.
B.R.A.K.E.S. Background Information
On January 26, 2008, Doug Herbert’s two sons, Jon, 17, and James, 12, lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident that took place near their home in Cornelius, N.C. Herbert wanted to help prevent other parents from experiencing the same tragedy he had endured so he decided to found a non-profit organization that would promote safe driving. He asked Jon’s classmates to name the organization and they chose B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe). Contacts: Matt Reilly Stacy Ellis B.R.A.K.E.S. Executive Director B.R.A.K.E.S. Executive Administrator MattReilly@putonthebrakes.com StacyEllis@putonthebrakes.com (704) 732-2624 (704) 732-8950 B.R.A.K.E.S. 1443 E. Gaston St. Lincolnton, NC 28092 www.putonthebrakes.org Save Lives – Put on the B.R.A.K.E.S.
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