My school does Every 15 minutes every other year. This year was even more real than the other year I had witnessed it. My cousin was the "drunk driver" this year. and seeing him speak about how he essentially killed his girlfriend and see him, the football star, the jock, the one who actually does drink and drive, break down like that. that was it for me. RIP ashley and brandon. I'm glad you're not really gone. R.I.P. Jenny, I'm sorry you died all those years ago <3 Jamie May 19, 2009

This is a wonderful program. although i have personally never lost anyone due ot drunk driving, my older sister did, in 2006, when she was sixteen. her classmate, jenny selitham, was riding in a car that was being driven by a driver who was unknowningly drunk. he hit a pole, and jenny was thrown through the windshield. the emotional difficulties my family suffered after that were indescribably painful. people, esp. young people, need to become more aware of the dangers of alcohol. they also need to learn more about this wonderful program designed to educate people about drunk dirving. do not let alochol harm anyone in your life. rest in peace, all of those lost to drunk driving. Hercules, California lina May 18, 2009

The Every 15 Minutes Program changed my life in every way possible. The crash scene was so eye opening and scary, but scary in an aware way. The thing that touched me the most was the assembly. I couldn't help but to pour tears during all of the speeches the students gave. When the students reunited with their parents, it just touched my heart. Even if you are sober and you are driving, there is always the risk of a drunk driver hitting you. This program changed my life dramatically and I could never thank you guys enough for this eye-opening experience. Irvine, CA Anonymous May 18, 2009

I want to thank you guys for this! this can be a lesson learnd to alot of people i just hope people relize this is reality not a fairy tale n this can happen to anyone! thank you guys and keep doing what you do. Selma, CA Arissa Marie May 16, 2009

Hey i wanted to thank you guys for coming out and doing this at our school...it really impacted a lot of kids and will hopefully affect thier decisions about drinking and driving with prom coming this weekend! Irvine , Ca Jason Cooper May 14, 2009

My school is participating in every 15 minutes next week and I want to tell you just by helping to set this up has already made a huge impact on my life. My cousins best friend was killed by a drunk driver so this is really hitting home & kinda is mkaing relieve that how situation. Dexter, Maine Ruth Mower May 13, 2009

Hello, my name is Emily Ramos. I go to Natomas High School and we were visited by the program today. I cannot thank you enough for putting the word out about drunk driving. It really hit our students hard to see their own friends and classmates being "killed" and taken away all because of peoples selfless and reckless acts. Seeing everything happen live was absolutley life changing. Thanks again. -emily ramos and the students of natomas high. Emily Ramos May 12, 2009

I wanted to thank your organization for giving us students at Nogales High School such an unforgettable life-changing experience. Teens know about the consequences that result from drinking but having their friends, classmates, and in my case, family members, participate in the program completely changes our attitude towards the problem. Although i did not participate in the planning and presentation of the accident and funeral, i feel as if i were. My brother had the opportunity to participate in the reenactment and by having his life story told and then taken away by an intoxicated driver really made me aware that innocent people are at risk. You dont have to be the drunk driver in order to be at risk. Every fifteen minutes an innocent life is tragically ended by the stupidity of a drunken driver. I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow family and friends go through when they get that horrible call or knock on the door. I hope i never have to. Although i knew that it was an act, i couldn't help to think about the possibility of it being a reality. Let me just say the pain was unbearable. I sat there in the front row facing my mother and all the other parents' agony at the thought of their children's life ending so terribly. It was painful to see my classmates and friends say their last goodbyes to their parents. And for the parents to say goodbye to their kids. Once again i sincerely thank you for the experience and i am sure that all of our faculty and students will never forget these past two days. Thank you. La Puente, CA Yesika Tamayo May 9, 2009

I was part of the program. After it was all over, it hit me about how much it can all be over all because of a stupid split second decision. Drinking and driving impacts more than just the people involved. It impacts the families, friends and everyone who comes in contact with the victims. Please, if your reading this and thinking it's not a big deal, it is. It made the biggest impact on me and I hope my participation in it will help spread the word to others about it. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this magnificant program. It really makes a difference. Williamsburg, Va Kelsey Daly May 8, 2009

Thank you so so much for visiting Golden Sierra today. It was so... shocking to see some of my favorite people in the world die and fail a sobriety test and stuff. It was really eye opening. I know I will never DUI, ever. I could never make my parents write my obituary. Cool, CA C May 7, 2009

Yesterday, there was a Every 15 Minutes showing at our school that really impacted me. Today was the rest of it. We watched the video that they made of what had happened, which really hit me and it made me think that it could happen to me or one of my friends and how my familt would feel if that had happened to me. When I was listening to the parents and kids read their Good-Bye Letters to eachother I thought about all the families and friends that never or would never get the chance to say good-bye. One family that went up to read their Good-Bye Letter, they were saying good-bye for real because their son had passed away in August of last year and they never got the chance to say good-bye. I felt for them. I wanted so much that they could have their son back. But because that, Every 15 Minutes someone under the influence of alcohol gets behind the wheel, we wont be able to say good bye. That's why I'm helping to by spreading the word even farther to not drink and drive. And I want to thank you for what you're doing because it does help, a lot. Tori Roberts May 6, 2009

Yesterday, there was a Every 15 Minutes showing at our school that really impacted me. Today was the rest of it. We watched the video that they made of what had happened, which really hit me and it made me think that it could happen to me or one of my friends and how my familt would feel if that had happened to me. When I was listening to the parents and kids read their Good-Bye Letters to eachother I thought about all the families and friends that never or would never get the chance to say good-bye. One family that went up to read their Good-Bye Letter, they were saying good-bye for real because their son had passed away in August of last year and they never got the chance to say good-bye. I felt for them. I wanted so much that they could have their son back. But because that, Every 15 Minutes someone under the influence of alcohol gets behind the wheel, we wont be able to say good bye. That's why I'm helping to by spreading the word even farther to not drink and drive. And I want to thank you for what you're doing because it does help, a lot. Waterford, CA Tori Roberts May 6, 2009

I decided to finally get on the website and check this out! I just want to thank you all for showing up at Lebanon High School. It was a real pleasure. The entire school was practically in tears and people are STILL talking about it. I think you made a big impact on us!(: Also I have a step father that drinks constantly. Now, everytime he wants to leave the house drunk, I pursuade him into not leaving. You've have not only helped me but I'm sure MANY MANY others. I appreciate what you all are doing. Thanks for visiting us here in Lebanon.(: Lebanon, IN Anonymous May 5, 2009

Today was the funeral and the court hearing. i cried my eyes out and i told myself i wasn't going to cry. my friends were in the crash and i cried when i heard there letter to their parents. the letters from the parents made me cry even more. i understand why they use class mates from our class and use there actual names and everything: to show us the reality of the real world and how THIS can happen to anyone, our family, friends and even ourselves.The best program ever. Lemoore, CA Jason Reith May 1, 2009

These past two days really opened up my eye to life and how precious and valuable it really is. Im a senior at Sirra Vista High School and this program helped me out alot. Although i did not partcipate in it, i was still apart of it. I just wanted to say thank you to the Every 15 minutes program for giving me the oppprtunity to see what could happen before it actually could of. Las Vegas, NV Jazmyne Perez May 1, 2009

You guys came to my high school back in 2002. Your program inspired me to go into trauma surgery. I graduate med school next year and am currently applying to for my surgical residency. Thanks for the experience. Del Mar, Ca Drew May 1, 2009

My son is a senior at Mattanacook Academy and he was part of the living dead for this program.I just want to say that I am grateful to this program and what they stand for.It was the hardest 2 days of my life,but am proud that my son wanted to be a part of it.I can only hope my younger son will too want to be a part of this.I had an aunt who was killed by a drunk driver when she was just 9 yrs old.She was walking along the side of the road and he hit and dragged her under his car.I never had a chance to meet her,but I know the impact it had on my dad and his family.This man just recently was picked up again for drinking and driving.How sad that killing my aunt yrs.ago was not an eye opener.Anyways,thank you for this program and if it helps just one child to make the right decision you have won!! Lincoln, Me Connie Cox May 1, 2009

We had our Every Fifteen Minute Program on April 28- 29, 2009, at River City High School. It was really sad. It had a great impact on me and a lot of people at my school, especially seeing our friends participating in our crash, and the assembly, just thinking that could happen to them or any of us. West Sacramento, CA Angelica Apr 30, 2009

I am a junior at Franklin High in New Jersey. Our school has never done anything like this and to have it done while i was attending was an incredible life changing experience. Even though no one was killed or injured, i felt so deeply touched and cried during the almost 4 hour memorial service. About 100 tissue boxes were passed around the auditorium and everyone shed at least a tear. I never want to go through this or have a loved one go through this. It's Horrible. Somerset, New Jersey Natasha Apr 30, 2009

today our school had the crash today and tomorrow is our assembly, but i must say today was a major eye opener. i never want to see my friend get arrested, or have another lying on the floor screaming she doesn't want to die. Have another pronounced dead on the secne. like that just eats me alive. i appreciate programs like this. i mean this definitly showed me the light. De Pere, Wisconsin Hannah Apr 29, 2009

Every 15 minutes is put on in our local high school (Bishop Union High) every 2 years. While I have attended a few I had never participated until 2008. My daughter Meghan Julie Riggs was killed in a car crash (drowsy driver) in 2004. After speaking a a few CHP Start Smart programs, I attended the crash scene the day before and thought I would never be able to speak the next day. Then I saw the faces of the kids and knew, I needed to tell them, what it was like for a parent to go through what I did. Going to the hospital to beg God for my daughters' life. Its an experience like none other. I applaud the creators of this program. They have done a great service. Thank you! Bishop, CA Mary Zaragoza Apr 26, 2009

I saw this program at my school this week! I thought it was a good thing to have this out there to show teens that being with the in crowd won't always mean your the coolest person! If you don't drink more people will think you are one of the toughest people at a party or where ever you are! It was very touching and I started crying during it!! I think it is amazing still!! Pocatello, Id Anjelica Apr 24, 2009

The last few months we knew there was going to be a presentation at the FSK High School. My daughter was asked to a participant. The last 2 days, she her mother and i participated at this event, listening to the speakers, watching the kids be involved in the crash scenario and how the outcomes at the hospital and courtroom all played out. The video for the entire assembly this morning was so powerful, you could hear a pin drop. I was in tears for most of the two days events, as i handled fatal car crashes as a police officer. It still brings back memories to me. With the powerful real time speakers both during the evening session and then during the final assembly, the point came clear and concise to not drink and drive and to make the proper decision. i have spoken to 4 students that were at the assembly and they all felt that it made an extreme impact on them. Two of them even said it made their day very sad and depressing, but that it hit the right message. One girl even texted her mother to say she loved her during the assembly and that she will never drink and drive. What a great event-- this should be in every school in the nation. I have decided to take the certification class in hopes that I can help in future events. Thanks goes out the Carroll County Team for a fantastic job on the event. FSK High School, i know will have a safer spring time because of this event. Union Bridge, Md Kevin Strack Apr 24, 2009

This program comes to high schools in my area. Some kids are so deeply affected by it. If it changes one persons mind about the seriousness of drinking and driving it was a success. I have seen it bring the biggest baddest most manly athletes to uncontrolable tears. Keep up the good work, its working. Santa Rosa, CA Anna Apr 23, 2009

Ever since my freshman year of high school, I've noticed that my school is involved with Every 15 minutes, and i'd like to take the time to thank the people who developed the program, because I have been affected by it every year. Seeing as I'm a senior this year, I was very excited to see if i would be chosen to "die," but i wasn't. This process of choosing I don't understand, but I was very sad to know that two of my friends "died," and I couldn't talk to them for two days. This really struck home with me, and I have never had a drink in my life (shocking to know I'm a senior, huh?) and I hope this program touches not only me, but everyone who endures the pain of losing someone, either in a real situation, or a mock death. Mattapoisett, MA Holly Gordon Apr 23, 2009

Today my school participated in its first ever Every 15 Minutes. Many of the students here understood the severity of this program. But many took it as a joke. I was severely appalled. One of my very close friends had to sit in silence while other students joked about the crash, when she herself lost a best friend to a drunk driver. I hope this program continues at our school. This is not a laughing matter and maybe the more this program goes on the more people it will affect. I thank this program for opening up the eyes of those with a big enough heart to care.Lancaster, CA Katrina Apr 21, 2009

Dear Officer Wilson,We wanted to thank you for allowing us to share Kenton's story and for your endless dedication to the fight against impaired drivers. Your passion and commitment are an inspiration. Please continue your efforts for you are making the world a better place. Take care, be safe and God Bless,The Iwaniec Family; Ken, Debby, Acacia, Michael, Sashonna, Theron, Ashley and Kenton Ligonier, PA Acacia Houck Apr 20, 2009

Drinking and Driving Never a Good Combination. Every day more and more reports of drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs appear in the reports of local law enforcement agencies. Is it because more people are drinking or using drugs and driving; or is it because law enforcement have upped efforts to catch drunk drivers? The answer is that probably both are correct. Drivers should understand that even if they are using prescription drugs that can impair driving they are still guilty of driving under the influence. And, if they should cause a wreck with injuries or death while using prescription drugs that impair their decisions and driving ability they can face the same charges as if they were drunk on alcohol or loaded with street drugs. Driving while impaired is no joke, nor is it cool, nor do those caught DUI find sympathy. Driving while impaired is no different than taking a loaded gun and pointing it at a crowd. Think just a little alcohol won’t affect driving? Think again. In 1963 five young men left a west Georgia technical school in a 1957 red T-bird convertible. They were all headed home when the decision was made to stop and get a six-pack of beer. Life was good. They were having a good time. The car was fast and they were free. They came up on a slow vehicle and the T-bird’s driver chose to pass on a hill. By the time he realized a car was headed toward him it was too late. When the crash was over five promising young men laid dead. Their bodies scattered all across the roadway. Two innocent victims in the on- coming vehicle were dead. The tangle of vehicles left both unrecognizable. Six families suffered a heartbreak that would not end. It takes just a second to make a fatal decision when impaired with alcohol or drugs. Make sure you do not make that mistake. If you plan to drink make sure to have a designated driver. If alcohol consumption becomes an unplanned part of the evening call someone to come pick you up. Never drink and drive, or use drugs and drive. It’s the responsible thing to do. By STEPHANIE MILLER STEPHANIE MILLER Apr 20, 2009

MY name is addie and I got to participate in the every 15 min. program last week. This is really an eye opener for everyone. Even know I knew that this was all played out and I was pretending to be dead it felts so real. Im glad I did it and Im glad this program exist. Tillamook , OR Addie Jimenez Apr 19, 2009

This program is great. After watching it at my school, and seeing my classmates reenact something so tragic, I was moved. I think what you do is great! Mineral Wells, TX Rainey Apr 18, 2009

My daughter participated in the Every 15 Minutes Program at her school today. What an truly inspiring program! The lessons she learned through this program were something that I could never teach alone. The tears that she and I cried were real and this will have a lasting impact on her life !!! Mansfield, TX Kim Bacchus Apr 17, 2009

In about two weeks i am going to be participating in this program in our county. I have seen a video from about 4 years ago. It was also done in our county. Watching it was amazing. I did not realize how realistic this becomes. I was not classmates with these kids, but their message still hit me hard. I am honored to be a part of this; to be able to spread the word. I am thoroughly exctied for our event. It is going to be great. I know it already. Fort Morgan, CO Allison Apr 16, 2009

Hello, My name is Juni Nelson and I would like to applaud the "Every 15 Minutes" campaign. Today is our second involvement in this campaign at my school. I am a senior and my sophomore year I "died" in an alcohol related crash during the event. The emotions were real at our moc-funeral and hearing my parents wishing I was alive was intense. I believe that this is a great program but it is a very real and intense Process. Don't let it go overboard or it could really be hurtful. Williams, AZ Juni Nelson Apr 16, 2009

This program really made me feel like we should all pay attention to what we should do. Because every 15 minutes a teenager dies. And its scary, in Ranum High School We did this program at the beginning of last Tuesday, because it was prom/ graduation. Plus we should all know not to drink, smoke, and drive. Its scary. I know that now. If anyone i know been in an accident i would go over to them and stay by their side. Denver, CO Michelle Apr 13, 2009

A life lost way too young!!! I don't want to hear the clichés. I don't want to hear how Angles rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart loved baseball more than anything; how his 22 years were all too short, but packed with love and virtue. I don't want moments of silence before a game; a camera shot of an ADENHART jersey dangling from a hanger; a floral vigil outside the ballpark; a scholarship fund to help kids from his hometown of Silver Spring, Md. I don't want any of it. When ballplayers die, Major League Baseball, its operatives and the media do everything possible to comfort us, to numb the pain and give purpose to the purposeless. Just as we were told when death struck Lyman Bostock and Mike Darr and Cory Lidle and Josh Hancock and dozens of other ballplayers, Nick Adenhart is surely in a better place right now, looking down from that big diamond in the sky and smiling in his own special way. I don't want to hear it. Adenhart, a young man with a limitless future, is dead because someone who was allegedly drunk decided to get behind the wheel. There is no happy ending; no silver lining; no neatly wrapped Little House on the Prairie conclusion. Life goes on, but not for Adenhart. He is gone, and no matter how many video tributes are played on scoreboards throughout the majors, he will not come back. The woman out there who he was supposed to one day marry will wed someone else. The children he was supposed to sire and raise will never exist. There will be no more birthdays or Christmases or gleeful nights at the ballpark. There will be no gracefully growing old. No grandkids. Nick Adenhart does not exist. He is dead. Forever. This is the message -- as painful as burning flesh -- that needs to be told. And told. And told. And told. You drink, you drive, you risk extinguishing somebody's life. Period. And yet where, exactly, is that message? And yet where, exactly, is that message? In the days leading up to Adenhart's death, New York was abuzz with tabloid headlines concerning Joba Chamberlain, the Yankee pitcher who had been arrested during the offseason for driving under the influence. The news, however, had little to do with the DUI and everything to do with the humiliating video of an intoxicated Chamberlain making jokes with police about Yogi Berra's height and New York City's abrasiveness. The newspapers had a field day -- JOBA WACKY! screamed Wednesday's New York Daily News cover, alongside the words, "Yankee star pokes fun at New York, Yogi after DUI bust." Alcohol? Driving? Eh, no biggie. But to make fun of Yogi Berra ... now that's news. Maybe I'm too sensitive. Just last November Brian Hickey, a close friend and former managing editor of the Philadelphia City Paper, was crossing the street in Collingswood, N.J., when a hit-and-run driver plowed into him and left him for dead. In the days and weeks that followed, most of us assumed the worst -- Hickey's skull was cracked open, his back was broken and he was in an induced coma. It was a jarringly up-close, personal view of what reckless driving can to do a human being and his family, and even as Hickey has made a remarkable recovery (his Facebook group, "Help Me Find the Person Who Almost Killed Me," is a worthwhile endeavor), I still hold that anger deep inside. So, please, remember Adenhart for all the right reasons. His decency, his kindness, his talent. But also remember the reality at hand: He is not here -- for no good reason. Jeff Pearlman Apr 13, 2009

Being a part of this program brings chills up my spine throug every aspect: getting the 9-1-1 calls, dispatching emergency crews to the scene, seeing the grim reaper roam around the crash scene, even seeing the video of the death notifications. Everytime the calls goes out, we hope and pray it's nothing bad. Please make SMART CHOICES. If you are going to drink, please don't drive. I'd rather be awoken at 3am with a phone call from my child that they've had too much to drink than by a knock on my front door by 2 cops and a priest. Gilroy, CA Rich Ruiz, 911 Dispatcher Apr 8, 2009

With the help of my parents 9 years ago I put on a Every 15 Minutes program for my high school of 4,500 students, when I was a senior. A friend of mine told me of the program and I had to bring it to my school, we did the program 2 weeks before our senior prom and had no problems at all. I have never felt so good about what I was doing for my school and fellow students. To this day this is the one of the best things I have been involved in and organized. Thank you for starting this program and showing everyone how to stop this before it is a problem to begin with. Long Beach , CA Alexis Apr 8, 2009

March 31st to April 1st marked an experience that I will be sure to take with me for the rest of my life. It started in the early morning first on the loud PA so everyone could hear that dreadful heartbeat and than the sound of death every fifteen minutes it continued through out our school day each time it seemed it hurt more and more. I am very thankful to at least have been part of the visual to see this all happen it was all so real and everyone who helped made an effort to get this message through our heads. Because reality is there are tons of teens out there who are drinking and I hope to God that this program got to them cause it hit me and i hope everyone will take this experience and always remember that every choice you do make there is a consequence weather it may be good or bad. Day two of the every 15 minutes program had t be the most emotional day ever hearing all those things kids and parents would say if that had one last chance to say goodbye. I thank my school and the whole every 15 program for this whole experience and I will share my knowledge every chance I get and from this point on in my life I will never take a day granite and love each moment I have on this earth cause I'll never know when it may be my last. THANK YOU SO MUCH God bless-Callie Sacramento, CA Callie Senna Apr 6, 2009

We have had an Every 15 Minutes program at our school for about eight years now; however, this is the first year that my class was allowed to partake in the events (Our school allows only Juniors and Seniors to participate and watch the accident). The accident was very real, as I saw it from the inside. I was driving the car that was hit by the drunk driver. I was unconscious and was raced to the ER by ambulance. ... I didn't make it. My parents entered the room and the Grim Reaper was standing next to me. My mom was crying a lot and came over and squeezed my hand. Then she kissed my bloody forehead. I wanted so badly to reach out and comfort her and tell her that everything is all right; but I couldn't. That was the most traumatizing experience of my life. Later that night at the hotel we had to write letters to our parents; I cried so much while writing it. Then my parents cried the next morning when they read it at school. I am so grateful for this Every 15 Minutes, and appreciate the effect it has had on my school. We have a lot of issues with Drinking and the peer pressure is there. This program has had a huge impact on our attitudes at school, and about what we do on the weekends. I am glad that my classmates and my experiences can help others make a better choice.Peshtigo, WI Dale Sandberg Apr 6, 2009

We have had an Every 15 Minutes program at our school for about eight years now; however, this is the first year that my class was allowed to partake in the events (Our school allows only Juniors and Seniors to participate and watch the accident). The accident was very real, as I saw it from the inside. I was driving the car that was hit by the drunk driver. I was unconscious and was raced to the ER by ambulance. ... I didn't make it. My parents entered the room and the Grim Reaper was standing next to me. My mom was crying a lot and came over and squeezed my hand. Then she kissed my bloody forehead. I wanted so badly to reach out and comfort her and tell her that everything is all right; but I couldn't. That was the most traumatizing experience of my life. Later that night at the hotel we had to write letters to our parents; I cried so much while writing it. Then my parents cried the next morning when they read it at school. I am so grateful for this Every 15 Minutes, and appreciate the effect it has had on my school. We have a lot of issues with Drinking and the peer pressure is there. This program has had a huge impact on our attitudes at school, and about what we do on the weekends. I am glad that my classmates and my experiences can help others make a better choice. Peshtigo, WI Dale Sandberg Apr 6, 2009

my school is doing an article on this program in our newspaper. and it seems really interesting. im writing the article. :) Vancouver, WA Kimberley Apr 6, 2009

my school is doing an article on this program in our newspaper. and it seems really interesting. im writing the article. :) Vancouver, WA Kimberley Apr 6, 2009

The Every 15 Minutes program had to have been on of the most emotional experiences of my life. My friends were the ones actually in the simulated accident and it was extremely difficult to see them dead on the hood of a car or in the drivers seat. It really hit me hard. You walk into thinking, Henderson, NV Brianna Gomez Apr 5, 2009

This is amazing. I didn't get to be a part of the re-enactment at my school because i'm a sophmore, but I got to see it. It wasn't as realistic as I would've expected. But at least it had a point. But the pictures on the website are so realistic, they look like it actually happened. Well, God does not prevent anything from us, he gives us the choice to choose the right thing to do. So if you're going to drink, to a point where you're going to be all messed up and drunk, PLEASE don't drive! Because you got to think about how many people are are out there driving. Some have their families in the car with them. Think about how many lives you're going to put on the line, and think about yours also. Ask someone else who is not as intoxicated as you to please drive for you. Just remember, God gave you the will to do the right thing, use it wisely. Waco, Tx Dianna Apr 3, 2009

Hi my name is Rochelle I was in a drunk driving accident 5 years ago. I nearly lost my life, the paramedics in the helicopter that took me to Children's Hospital had to revive me. After that i was in a coma for about a week and when i awoke was paralyzed on the right side of my body, could not eat food on my own, speak, or do anything a normal 14 year old could do. After this accident when i healed I am now so thankful for my life, and your demonstrations hit home with me. So please to all you young teens who read these don't drink and drive it will devastate your friends and family tak it from me I was not the cause of my accident but it almost cost me my life and drinking and driving could cost you yours. Palmdale, Ca Rochelle Apr 2, 2009

I stumbled upon this website while doing research on my speech against drunk driving! I had never heard of this program before but have learned a lot just by looking at it. Kalamazoo, MI Francesca Apr 2, 2009

I stumbled upon this website while doing research on my speech against drunk driving! I had never heard of this program before but have learned a lot just by looking at it. Kalamazoo, MI Francesca Apr 2, 2009

These past two days have been some of the most emotional days i have ever encountered. My school (Cabrillo High School) just put on the every 15 minutes assembly and i was honored to be a part of it. I was one of the living dead. I've always wanted to participate in this program since i first heard about it my freshman year, but i could never have prepared myself for these past two days. I went into this program thinking this would be something pretty cool to do and it might change my view on a few things but i never expected it to affect me so much. I've never been the type to show much emotions but last night as hard i tried i couldn't keep it in. I didn't realize how lonely it would feel to be walking around as one of the living dead, u dont know the feeling unless you've experienced it. I kept my composure throughout the day and most of the night while we were at the hotel and lisening to the guest speakers. It made me sick to my stomach hearing some of their stories. What got me the most was recieving the letters from my parents, i dont know what happened but i broke down and started crying, but i wasn't alone, there wasn't one student with dry eyes in that room. I cant describe the feeling of loneliness even with all the other kids in the program going thru what ur going thru at the same time you still feel alone and scared, its not a feeling i will ever forget. This program has brought me closer to so many people i never thought i'd never really talk to. It brought together student from every walk of life, we realized that we may have different interests and hang out with diferent people but we all really do care about each other and really can come together to make a difference. Lompoc, CA Ami Van Nostrand Apr 1, 2009

March 26th and 27th of 2009, Every 15 minutes came to my school and took the lives of our fellow classmates. The experience was one I will never forget. The Living Dead read out letters to their kids causing me and the rest of the school to be left in tears. It was definately a rewarding experience and I'm looking forward to doing it myself in the following years. I will never forget those 2 days where our school was the scene of something so realistic Los Alamitos, CA Tiffany Mar 28, 2009

I have had two chances to see this program now as a freshman and junior at Los Alamitos High School and it's left a deep impact for me. It's made me realize that my life can end just because of one bad choice I can prevent myself from making and that I am not invincible. It's also made me realize my decision not to drink is one of the best things I could've done, even though I am four years away from 21. One lesson to learn from this: Don't drink and drive, it's a choice that can end in the most terrible way Los Alamitos, Ca Melanie Mar 27, 2009

My son is a sophomore and although he did not officially participate it had a huge impact on him. He hasn't stopped talking about it. As an educator myself, I think it's a great Succasunna, NJ Jackie Izzo Mar 25, 2009

i go to roxbury high school and even though i was not in the program and i didnt get to see the reenactments it was very touching and i know it touched alot of people is was hard to walk down the halls and see the students photos on their lockers it was like wow there would have been a lot of empty seats at graduation. i think they should have showed all the students not only juniors and seniors because a lot of sophomores and freshman have older siblings or older friends they get into car with them and they can realize that maybe just because they are older they are not always responsible landing, nj kayla Mar 24, 2009

Our school just did this program and I would like to thank everybody who was involved in, came up with the event, and those who dedicate themselves to show people what can really happen. Here in White Sulphur we have about 78 kids in our entire high school, and have a total population in our town of 1,000. We had the students taken out of class, and when the note to us was written, it brought a tear to all of our eyes! And the next day when we went through the pictures of what happened it was all so real. Also the speakers we had are very strong people! I believe and would recommend ANY school to do this program! You never think of how things could really happen until it happens. We have had numerous accidents where kids have died, gotten in accidents, etc. But none of them have been because of drinking and driving. We all realize what can happen by drinking and driving, but i believe that actually having the people come in that have had that situation occur in their life shows us really what can happen. Also, it shows that your choices in life dont only affect you but also the people in life that you leave behind! So thank you to everybody who puts effort towards this, and I would highly recommend this program to everybody! But be prepared to have emotions that you have never experienced before, and to be touched by life in ways you didnt see before! White Sulphur , Montana Kelsy Manger Mar 21, 2009

On May 1, 2008 my daughter Elena Maria Gonzales died from injuries that she recieved in a drinking and driving accident. Her best friend was the one that was drinking and driving. Because of this not only my family has suffered a great lose but so has the other persons family. Thank you all so much for going and showing everyone what can happen to all envolved if they do drink and drive. If one thing can come out of all of this it is my prayer and wish that our awful lose keeps one's family and friends from going through the same thing we did!!!! Lodi, CA Amy Ashe Mar 18, 2009

When I was twenty seven years old I drank and drove. I ended up flipping my car three times on a dark and deserted back road..My car landed on me and my friends had to roll it off of me. As I lay there dying one drunk friend ran for his life to get help as the other screamed at me not to give up..not to die. I did die that night at least three or four time..I was flight for lifed to a major head trauma center and placed on life support. Everything from my nose down to both of my hips were broken. As I lay in a coma, my family, including my 4 yr. old daughter held a silent vigile for over a week. As I came out of my coma with a tramatic brain injury, I didnt recognize anyone and couldnt even talk. At that point my family realized I lived but I had no memory of twenty seven years past. I had to learn to walk, talk, and all basic instincts in life, all over again. It took me months to remember who I was, what had happened and years to be able to comprehend how many people my wreck affected. I am forty years old now and still have memory problems, anxiety and post tramatic stress disorders. I cannot work, take care of my own finances and/or take care of my own legal issues. My family still had me but I am not the me they all knew and loved..It has taken a long time to form new bonds with them. I dont remember going to school, having my daughter or even how I learned to type..I had been in the Navy, worked at coca-cola and have a resume that kicks butt...I have no sense of time and forget things as quickly as they happen...I do know the Lord spared my life..if only to share this story and change one persons mind about drinking and driving....thank you Tamara Loveland, Co Tamara Mar 6, 2009

I wanted to say that this program reached my school deeply. Two years a go someone a student was kiled because of a drunk driving accident outside of our school. Many people didn't understand the seriousness of this program until the next day at the funeral. it was a program that allowed our school to come together and i think that we needed a program like this to help us realize that. it shows me that i can talk to a person today and never see them tommorrow. i never thought that i would cry either. when i heard my friends tell their parents that they were sorry that they didnt say goodbye, it made me realize how short life is and how we never know what we are going to encounter because of someone else's mistakes. i want to thank the people who do this program for us and i believe that it will have positive results all over the nation. Junior at Monterey Trail High School,CA March 4,2009 Anonnymuos Mar 5, 2009

Hi my name is Kory Holtzer, I had a chance to be in the every 15 minutes program when I was a senior at Ridge View High in Magalia California, in 2006. prior to being in it I had watched friends and basically family participate in the program for like seven to eight years. I have lost a number of friends so watching this was always an eye opener, and something that I was wanting to do so very much. The whole prepping for it, learning a bunch of things, going off to camp like sessions. Meeting actual victims, Parents of victims. Overnighters, Picking our roles and in doing all of this it all being so emotional, and from square one we were always with the same group of young adults (students)that were going to be in the program. which was awesome. Because you made so many more friends. Then when you saw them in a body bag or unresponsive bleeding in the car that you were driving.(I was the driver of the other car. not drunk) It hits you .. It hits you HARD. Its all real the tears from my eyes the shaking, the cry's to my friends in my car, the emotion, all my thoughts. I had in my mind, that there was just an accident, then I think what had just happened. I Know it was just staged but when it all started it was like BOOOOM It was real for me. In those seven to eight years watching and being touched by what I saw. then Being part of the program was so much different. It was such an experience. I am so proud to say that yes I was part of the Every 15 Minutes Program. This is such an awesome program. Thank you all for giving me some of your time and reading this And Please !!DONT DRINK AND DRIVE!! Kory Jacob Holtzer Feb 22, 2009

I had the privilege of participating in this program during my senior year of high school at El Capitan High School in Lakeside,CA. having lost two of my friends to drunk driving incidents this program really hit home for me. During my freshman year of high school my friend Marchello Howard was hit and killed by a drunk driver who was later found guilty and sentenced to prison. Having sat in on the trial of the man who killed my friend and then going through the trial with this program brought back so many memories. The prosecuting attorney that participated in the program that I was in was actually the same one that sentenced the man that killed my friend, Marchello. Seeing the same court room and the same prosecuting attorney made things even more real for me. I played the role of one of the "living dead" students on my campus and through that experience I learned so many things. One of my best friends played the drunk driver and having to watch him arrested, tried, and sentenced for the crime he committed seemed so real and really made me realize that I would never want to see one of my friends truly go through that experience. To this day I still wear my Every 15 Minutes wristband and hold true to the commitment I made at the end of the program to never drink and drive. Now living on a college campus I have seen the possibility of multiple alcohol related collisions and I do my best to make sure that if someone around me seems to drunk to drive I take them home or give them a ride where ever they need to go. This program changed my life in so many ways and I cannot even begin to thank all of the participating school faculty and police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and everyone else that played a role in making this program possible at my high school. I remember two years prior to the program I was in thinking, wow this is truly something I would love to participate in and would love to have the opportunity to change the lives of people around me. When my senior year came around I completely forgot that it was the year for the program to come back to our school. I remember going to a meeting one night in the library at my school and seeing some of my friends and CHP Officer's everywhere. I was very confused and as soon as they started talking about the program I began crying. I knew it was something I wanted to do and I knew it was something I HAD to do. The hardest part for me was definitely keeping the program a secret from friends I talked to everyday and saw all the time. The day the program was to take place was a very tense day for me. I went to class like normal and I was the second person to die on campus. Friends of mine that were in the same class were shocked and I knew at that point that everyone in the program was successful at keeping the secret. Anyway, this program is truly an amazing way to show kids that things like this really happen and this can happen to any of us at any point in time. I ask that all teens out there realize that this is very real and there are always ways around drinking and driving. Call someone you know has not been drinking and is completely sober. Even the slightest bit of alcohol can affect your ability to drive so if you have ANYTHING to drink DO NOT drive. I hope teens take this program seriously and PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!!!!!! EVERY 15 MINUTES IS AN AMAZING PROGRAM AND I HOPE IT CONTINUES TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY!! Sincerely, Krystal Baker Krystal Baker Feb 22, 2009

I have found this site to be quite informative. I've learned more stats that I didn't even know existed. I believe what you are trying to promote everywhere is a grand idea. As a mother of 2 young teenagers, 1 who is just becoming a licensed driver, I would like to be more involved. I've always been an advocate . Sacramento, CA Gina Coates-Karridine Feb 18, 2009

I participated in the Every 15 Minutes program at my high school senior year and it was the most emotional experience of my life. I truly believe that it affected the students in my high school and has prevented potential drunk driving as a result. I want to thank all who have put effort into creating and funding this program because it has not only had a huge impact on my life, but also many of my friends and family members. Thank you!! Surry, ME Nicole Bowden Jan 30, 2009

Every 15 Minutes came to my school in 2004 when I was a freshman at Mesa Verde High School.It was the most life changing thing ever.One of my dearest friends was chosen to be one of the "living dead".I don't even know how to describe how much it effected me.I came to this site right after the program came to my school, and then a year later.This is the first time I am able to come here without crying because of how I was effected.I think that this is an excellent program for students to experience.I hope my child will have the honor of seeing it as well. Megan Robert Jan 23, 2009

if you drink, don't drive its just not worth what you lose overall... Sebastopol, CA Jacque Her Jan 22, 2009

Hi my daughter Destiny Pearl Squires was killed in a car accident, due to inattention, texting, and cell phones. The accident was not her fault. She was going to a church dance right after leaving church on that night October 24th 2004. I will never forget that tragic night. I am writing in this because I strongly believe in this program every 15 minutes. Officer Dean Wilson and I have spoke on the phone for a lengthly time.... Destiny was 18 yrs 5 months and 3 days old when her life was taken by INATTENTION She was driving down a major street Douglas Blvd and came to a major intersection, and had the Green Light but the other car that ran that red light was on His cell phone and ran right in front of her as she was going thru her green light intersection. It has been 4 years since that Night. I have dealt with the loss of my beautiful daughter that had such a promising future. Loved her Father in Heaven. I have since forgiven that Young Man. Forgiveness is necessary.. It really was just an accident, but accidents do KILL!!!!! I will never forget that night or ever stop missing her or grieving her but it does get easier especially when God is present. Thank YOU for listening.. If I can save one life it will of been worth it, I have a candlelight vigil every year at her crash sight to remind people that CELL PHONES + INATTENTION = DEATH Thank You, Sandy (DESTINY PEARL SQUIRES ) Mom Sandy Higgins Dec 11, 2008

Here is a little poem I wrote to commemorate those who lost their lives to drunk driving. 15 Minutes Every 15 minutes someone dies As a result of alcohol related car accidents. At night, I can hear the cries Of some girls and guys ‘Cause they were fried Or thrown over the side Of a bridge And left a smidge Of fender paint on a cliff. Every 15 minutes someone dies And I can hear the cries. Of Moms and Dads And Sisters and Brothers ‘Cause the life their Loved One had Is gone, so he is smothered With mud and Dirt that pile six feet Cause there is no beat Left in One’s song. Every 15 minutes someone dies And I can hear the cries Of friends who didn’t know And Strangers who didn’t know When they read about the Crash It was a Flash Of thinking it could have been them. Or it could have been… No one. Every 15 minutes someone dies And so many try To get others to pay attention, But no one does And some make such a fuss Cause their dead And it seems they don’t care And they don’t spare A thought for those Who aren’t there. Every 15 minutes, someone dies ‘Cause someone drank the bottle dry And jumped behind a wheel So that guts might spill EVERY 15 MINUTES SOMEONE DIES. Glenn Turner Dec 9, 2008

I am th president of the group at my school called 2m2l and as a whole we see the major problem at hand every week. We are doing everything we can think of to show the rest of the students the devastation things like this cause. I myself want to bring this whole project to my school and show everyone the true feelings that come along with it. Just by watching this video I have been moved. And, i know that if just one person can be moved like me it will be worth it. Muskogee, OK Alex Felts Dec 7, 2008

this hella scared mee... and lyk OMG. I WAS LYK WOW. I WNA DO DIS.. arbuckle, ca Bianca, Diana, Bea Dec 4, 2008

We had this program at our school last week and I felt it was very effective. I was one of the few in our school who worked on the video project and even by just doing that I will never drink and drive. Awesome program, keep up the great work. Granite Bay, CA Cameron Congdon Nov 27, 2008

I have admired this program every since I first heard of it. I have never seen the actual program at a school, but I have watched many of the videos afterwards. I know that this program is impactful, and I think every school, private or public should have this opportunity. It would also be good to have it as an event in the community maybe before New Years Eve or something as a reminder of to the community of what could happen. I am a strong supporter of this program and I will help in anyway possible.Thank you all who participate in it. Yuba City, CA Shanika Rose Nov 18, 2008

hey i jast wanted to let u know that i think u guys are awesome i think every school in America needs u guys to show them what its like...a couple of years ago one of my friend was in a car accident and was in a comma for about 3 days after that he died he was underage and drunk but it gets evan worse the person that he hit was drunk to and he was airlifted to a hospital he lived and he hasent drank sence then and i ware the black every15minutes every chance i get i am trying to help spread the word i am 16 years old and im glad u guys our here. North Judson, IN. dillon Nov 16, 2008

This has scared me a lot. Julianne Nov 3, 2008

I have lost many friends-2-drugs & alcohol.Make the RIGHT CHOICE-SAY-NO-2-DRUGS & ALCOHOL-. Chris Gonzales Oct 29, 2008

A friend of mine had friends who were so tempted to find out if drunk driving really had an effect on you that they actually tried it! all three of them DIED! that just goes to show that you can't trust alcohol at all! I was so upset I cou;dn;t even talk to anyone fro liek 3 days Jennifer Oct 28, 2008

Love the Site!! You guys sure know how to put together a great paper for a small town and put us on the map!! Keep up the great work!! Phoenix, AZ jackspar Oct 28, 2008

Hi there, today my school finsished the Every 15 Minutes program. this is probably the most amazing assembly we have ever had. i dont think i've ever seen so many people cry in our school, other then when we lost Emily. i feel like this is something that every school across the country should be required to go through. i may only be a junior, but i know how hard it hit our school. i think you guys defiantly did something amazing for us, and i am forever grateful. i would love it if there was any way i could get involved in this type of program, because i am a firm believer in not drinking in the first place. i just wanted to say that i am very glad, and thankful that you all took the time to come out and deal with our pain in the butt school for two days. thank you, so very much. Marriottsville, MD Jen Law Oct 25, 2008

Today was day two of the program at my high school. I have never seen so many people on Live Oak's campus take a safety warning seriously. The program not only gave everyone a reality check but in a way it brought us all closer. It made us think about the consequences of our actions and how we would feel if someone we knew were gone tomorrow. Suddenly, things got very real and very scary. When people first saw the crash and the damage it could cause, they seemed judgemental but after the mock funeral today, everyone's views and sceptical attitudes changed. I'm glad that the students and parents of Live Oak High School now understand the dangers and devistation we could all face, not just as individuals but as a school and a community. Thank you for making our students realized the potential dangers of their actions. I highly recommend this program to all high schools. My friends and I thank you for your time. Amanda Hernandez, Live Oak High School, Morgan Hill, CA Amanda Hernandez Oct 9, 2008

Hello my name Is Orlando Reyes and I was just writing to you guys to let you know that I was in the every fifiteen minutes program i got to feel and see what it was like to see a fatal car accident and let tell you the experience was good and I when I graduated high school i had a friend who was in car accident due to drunk driving he was ejected from his vehicle and then he died instantly I really know now who it feels to lose a friend and not drink and drive and also not let my friends drink and drive Orlando Reyes Oct 9, 2008

I wanted to thank your program and I wanted o post a poem for others to read. Death of an Innocent: I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, So I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would. I didn't drink and drive, Mom, Even though the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, As everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, So responsible and sweet. I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road, The other car didn't see me, Mom, And hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say, "The other guy is drunk," Mom, And now I'm the one who will pay. I'm lying here dying, Mom... I wish you'd get here soon. How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon. There is blood all around me, Mom, And most of it is mine. I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time. I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink. It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think. He was probably at the same party as I. The only difference is, he drank And I will die. Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life. I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife. The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, And I don't think it's fair. I'm lying here dying And all he can do is stare. Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave. And when I go to heaven, Mom, Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave. Someone should have told him, Mom, Not to drink and drive. If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared. Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there. I have one last question, Mom. Before I say good bye. I didn't drink and drive, So why am I the one to die? ***I hope that htis poem affects others like it affected me. Stephanie Nazario Oct 6, 2008

I am about to enter my third year of being involved with Every 15 Minutes, my second of being the coordinator. We do this program with our seniors yearly and it is wonderful!! Thank you for all that you do to help get this message out! It does make a difference. Pasco, WA Kim Schneider Oct 1, 2008

Nearly six years ago, our facility was introduced to the Every 15 Minutes program. We took the information out to community agencies to see if there was enough support to begin producing our own program in our community. The response was overwhelmingly positive. After five years, we have coordinated six Every 15 Minutes events at local high schools with a seventh program scheduled for the Spring of 2009. In addition to the programs that we coordinated directly, we have also helped schools in other cities and states to coordinate their programs by providing them with the materials that we developed. The response from the students, parents, staff and participants has been encouraging. Fortunately, the majority of the expenses are donated by local agencies: fire department, law enforcement, paramedics, hospitals (including LifeFlight) and other community agencies. Every participant receives a DVD of the event as a reminder of the importance of making right choices and, hopefully, will share the information with friends, classmates and co-workers. The program is informative, enlightening, and highly emotionally charged. No one can view this program without being affected on some emotional level. I've been working with this program and assisting with the coordination for over five years, and I continue to be affected by the program each time. While I have never had an experience with being involved in an alcohol-related crash, I am dumbfounded by the number of people who have been affected. Each time we begin to coordinate an event, we learn about more people who have a story to tell, and we use them in our program to make an impact on the students. The program is always scheduled just prior to a junior/senior prom or homecoming event. As just one example of the impact of the program: A group of 22 students at a local high school had planned an all-nighter, which involved drinking and driving to a local hotel. After seeing the program, they changed their plans and gathered in students' homes with parental supervision with a night of roasting marshmallows, hot dogs and having ice cream sundaes. Bottom line: the program works! For anyone who is thinking about whether or not they want to take on an Every 15 Minutes program in their community, I highly recommend it. Linda Sevison Sep 26, 2008

A couple of weeks ago I met this girl out for dinner;She was drinking wine before & after the meal.I noticed she was having a little trouble walking straight as we were leaving the restaurant.I asked her if she needed a ride home;She said,"No I got it"Famous last words....The next day she called me;her car was totalled after being flipped & hitting a tree.She was banged up pretty good,but she SURVIVED!!! It's hard to convince someone that they're drunk.We were lucky this time;next time I will take her keys. JAY PALAZZOLO Sep 21, 2008

I was involved in the every 15 mins prgram in april of 2008! it was before prom, it made such an impact that NO ONE has drank and drove since! thanx to justin powell, lupe , angelica, and CINDY BLAKE! and the many many many other people that helped!!!!!!!!!many thanx! i need some help to try and expand this program! chelsea mchenry chelsea mchenry Sep 15, 2008

I am not a rescuer or any type of official. But I have been involved in the effects of drugs. Beyond the smile and the title of being Drug Free Youth In Town (D-FY-IT) President for my school, I have had to experience, through a few situations, what it's like to be the person who said "No", and yet deal with those who said "Yes". My mother in an abusive relationship in which she has married a drunk. My little brother was ranned over by a speeding car, police officers suspect the driver was under the influence. My older brother, while driving high, got into a serious car wreck, barely getting through alive. I could honestly go on and on with my personal accounts ranging from my sister being arrested (a mother of two) to my aunt (closest friend) dying. I could even share with you how my mom smoked cigarettes through her pregnancy with me, and how I have to deal with that everyday, medically. But furthermore, I'm just really glad that we are able to fight for a drug free world. I hope that someday the pain will ease and my fears will be absurd. Until then, I thank each of you for doing what is right. Tinza Hill Sep 15, 2008

I don't drink and probuly never will. My dad is an alcholic adn I swore that I would never put somebody threw what he put me through. Drinking just shows how dumb people are. You wouldn't like for someone that you love to be killed by someone that was drunk, so imagine how they'd feel about you. DON'T become someone you hate!!! Don't drink and drive!! Tiffany Pierce Sep 5, 2008

Today, 8-20-08, I attented a manditory in-service in where a CHP officer came & talked to us about the program he is offiliated with. As a single woman, I didn't want to imagine anything that was going thru the minds of any of the many parents (my co-workers) that were also in attendance. Tho I have no children of my own (yet), I couldn't help but get choked up myself. Seeing these young, precious, people in the circumstances they were in & hearing the officers inform the parents that their child had been either killed or severly injured in an alcohol related accident. As a school bus driver, I worry that I am going to hear about one of my students being hurt/killed in some sort of accident. I am glad that this program is in existance. I hope that this kind of program continues & continues to make the positive changes not in just the lives of the students, but the lives of all the family/friends, as well. All it takes is one time to make the wrong choice & everything can change......just like that. Kristen Acosta Aug 20, 2008

As a firefighter, I come close to the tragic events that can change lives everyday. I see as people with broken bones are carried off, I can't stress enough how important it is as a young adult to more than ever, keep your thoughts correct, and never ever decide to get behind the wheel impared. It's a tragic event to have to arrive at a traffic incident and find a young life pinned down in a vehicle, or even dead. Too many times we all see these events, and just one time is always and already too many. It's easier to stop think call for a ride home, a friend a relative, a cab, anyone.. because that wrong decision can mean the end of you, your best friend, date anyone who you truly care about. Think before you act, your life is ahead, make sure you always make it to that distination.. Colonia FD "Everyone goes home" Paul Aug 20, 2008

My name is James Withrow. I am a Detective for the City of Harrah in Oklahoma. I am also on the fatality accident squad. I just recently order the tape and manual. I am just in the stage of selling this program to my Chief and the school system. I look forward to ordering the supplies I need and doing this program. I am confident that they will all see the need for it as I have after being told of this program. If we can save one live, it is worth it. Keep up the good work. Det. James Withrow Aug 17, 2008

Dear Every 15 Minutes, This year we had your program come to our school at Castro Valley High School a week before my Junior Prom, it made a positive impact on everyone! unfortunetly on 8/12/ 08 we lost two of our student to a terible car accident that may have had been in a street race. One student had just graduated this year and a nother that was in my grade and would have been starting her senior year. We all miss them very much and we are coming together as a community to help there families. Police say there is no evidence of drugs or alcohol. After watching the final part of the asembly with the funeral, I never really expected that that would ever really happen to our schools students. But know that it has happened I would like to thank you even more for opening my eyes so it wouldn't make this time even more difficult for the students of Castro Valley high School. Thank You Megan H Aug 14, 2008

This past April Niles Senior High did the Every 15 Minutes program. I was one of the people who died. I can honestly tell you this is the best program ever! It was almost to real. My friends and family all morned my being dead, and right in front of me too. I have to say I hope the high school does this in the future because I think it had an impact! Thank you for creating this program! Beth Miller Aug 7, 2008

thank-you so much for having this program. i am going through this same thing in my family right now with a family member and it is hurting me so bad. i don't have anyone to talk to about it. i would like to say thank-you you saved my brother's life. he would not be here with your help. you are people who really care. i saw your program at Upper Lake high school. please if you know know someone who is going through the same thing please talk to them about this program. it saves lives because many family members are taken because their actions. thank-you again 15 minutes! laura Aug 3, 2008

My name is Victoria and i participated in the Every 15 minutes program at Hanford High School. I joined the program because my mom is an alcoholic and drives while she is intoxicated. I knew that everything we did was staged but it did not prepare me for what i was going to face when i stayed at the hotel with the rest of the participating students. The day we actually put on the program i was to play a dead person in the play we were putting on and before all that went on i had to hold open the doors to our audtiorium dressed as a dead person. I had some students who were very rude and trying to get me to talk, but i think the ones that ignored me were the worst. It felt weird being ignored like that. I will never regret joining this program and if i would do it over again i would in a heart beat. This program is the best thing you could ever do for your school and seniors. Victoria Jul 23, 2008

HI, I have had the oppertunity to work with the Livermore Police Department in the past and can tell you that this is one of the best if not the best program for high school students. Keep up the good work and I am sure you all make a difference everyday in the lives of the youth in the area and nationwide ! Nancy Parker (dispatch.) Nancy Parker Jul 8, 2008

this as gave me a big time shooker. know that i ve seen this i tell all my famliy members this story all the time when they came to my school Estancia high school my frist year at estancia high for me that left my month open i keep on talking about all the time this realy put some sice in me so thank you for coming to are school. isaiah D. noureddine Jun 16, 2008

MY NAME IS SARAH AND I WAS A PART OF THE EVERY 15 MINUTE PROGRAM MY SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL, 2002 AND I JUST HAVE TO SAY THAT GOING INTO IT KNOWING IT WASN'T REAL, THAT IT WAS STAGED STILL DIDN'T PREPARE ME FOR WHAT I WOULD GO THROUGH OVER THE 2 DAY PERIOD. I JOINED THE PROGRAM BECAUSE I HAD A FRIEND THAT WOULD DRINK AND DRIVE ALL THE TIME, ONE NIGHT HE DID IT WITH MY BEST FRIEND IN THE CAR AND I'D HAD ENOUGH. OUR HEALTH TECH, KNOWING WHAT I WAS DEALING WITH WITH THIS FRIEND ASKED ME TO BE A PART OF THE PROGRAM AND I AGREED AT ONCE. BEING THAT I WAS 18 I WAS CHOSEN TO BE THE ONE THAT WAS AIR LIFTED WHICH WAS THE COOLEST EXPERIENCE EVER BUT SCARY AT THE SAME TIME. MY BEST FRIENDS AND BOYFRIEND STAYED WITH MY MOM WHILE ALL THIS WAS GOING ON, THEY WERE EVEN AT MY HOUSE WHEN THE COPS SHOWED UP TO TELL HER I "DIED". MY ENGLISH TEACHER WAS AGAINST THE PROGRAM BECAUSE OUR SCHOOL HAD SUFFERED A TERRIBLE LOSS A FEW MONTHS BEFORE AND WE'D HAD 9-11 TO ALSO DEAL WITH BUT EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS AGAINST IT SHE GAVE ME EXTRA CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATING IN IT, AS DID MY CHOIR TEACHER. IT WAS A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE, SOMETHING THAT WAS REALLY HARD TO GO THROUGH BUT I WOULD DEFINITELY GO THROUGH IT ALL OVER AGAIN IF I HAD THE CHANCE. sarah Jun 15, 2008

Dear Dean, I sent this to Mike and Juliet after watching the program today. I really hope that you will receiving this email, because even after 10 years, I remember that day as if it was yesterday. Sincerely, Dear Mike and Juliet, While feeding my twin girls this morning, I was watching your show, as I normally do at 9am in Philadelphia. However, ten years ago, I lived in Bethlehem, PA. This is where Officer Dean Wilson first put on the Every 15 program; and I was apart of the program. I have to say, after watching your show, I was appalled by the interpretation of Every 15 Minutes in California, and also a upset with you guys for not showing what the program is really supposed to do. Let me lay it out for you, and Juliet, if you don’t get chills perhaps you should go and be a part of one. After a long day of grim reapers going in and out of class rooms, pronouncing students have died as a result of a car accident, the junior and senior class was assembled outsided in front of a roped off soccer field with blue tarps covering, who knew. All of a sudden, you are HUGE crash over an immense sound system(I am getting chills recalling the event). After the crash all of the tarps are ripped off of numerous cars. The next thing you see are some students getting out off the cars. The sirens start and about 2 minutes later, police cars and fire engines pull up to the school. Over the loud speaker, you hear the woman who does the traffic on a local pop radio station say there there has been a terrible accident at Freedom High school and numerous students are injured; please avoid the area due to traffic. I was in one of those cars, I was to remain lifeless. The next thing, jaws of life (REALLY) were cutting through the car. It was incredibly loud in the car. I was crying, for real. The fire fighters pulled me out of the car. I was now in an ambulance. In the ambulance I would relax a little bit, because I was actually crying. They cut off my jeans. I was told to lay back down, because we had arrived at a local trauma unit. When the doors opened, it was insane. There was a nurse on top of the stretcher and me, mocking chest compressions and mouth to mouth. I was then put on a bed in the ER and I can’t even tell you what was happening. All of this medical jargen being spurted out, they cut off my clothes (leaving me in a sports bra and a pair of bike shorts) They put tubes in my mouth. And then the worse part of all; my mom came into the room. She was crying (really crying) and leaned over the bed and said, “Natalie, I know you are not supposed to but can you please just squeeze my hand, I’m scared.” Of course, I did, and she then balled in hysterics. My parents were then told that I was brain dead more or less and I would probably not come out of the coma, did they want to donate my body to science. My mother knew that I wanted to be an organ donor when I turned 16, and she refused to sign the papers. She then told the doctor that she fought with me over this subject, and I wanted my organs donated. IT WAS OVER!!!! I stood up, and left the room, and there were my parents waiting for me! Talk about emotions running wild!!! I was not the only student that day that this happened too. Some were paralized, others were dead. I remember hearing some of my friends crying, when on the radio, you hear, just reported 3 Freedom High school seniors died as a result of the accident. The following day, we had a big assembly in the auditorium, and we got to speak. I can tell you for a fact that the Freedom High School 1998 Senior Prom was 99% void of alcohol. I am a mother now of three and a step son who is now 12, and I pray that when he is in high school that someone has them participate in this life changing program…. DEAN’s WAY!!!!!!! Unfortunately in these times, students are less sensitive then before, even when I was in school. The reality part of it, gives students a wake up call. Really, what is worse, your friends dying as a part of an act, or your friends really dying because they don’t know how it may feel???? These are questions that your expert guests should consider. I admire Officer Wilson, and was very excited when I saw he was on your show until you put the program that he has worked so hard on, bringing a scary situation to communities. Thank you for listening! Natalie Bickel (Scott) Philadelphia, PA Natalie Bickel (Scott) Jun 15, 2008

Hi, I am just through browsing your site and I've found it to be very interesting and innovative way of creating awareness of the consequences of drunken driving to our youths in Trinid and Tobago. I think I owuld use your idea to get the message accross to my students. David Lee Chee Jun 14, 2008

My name is Ken. I am makeup artist. I have worked with several high schools in my area doing the makeup for the students involved in the mock crash and the living dead. I must say, if this program was alive when I was in high school, I might still have a very close friend of mine in my life. This is a very powerful program. Kudos to the creator. I have heard directly from students that participated in this program, that just participating in this powerful program has changed their lives forever. Looking forward to doing more of these projects. Ken Nolls Jun 8, 2008

hey im a student from a high school in cape breton canada and for the past 2 days we did the every 15 minutes program at my skewl and i had the honor of being part of it i was in the mock accident and let me tell u it has changed my life forever. it was very diffuclt to see how it felt to actually to see and feel like when u r dead and cant speak to anyone or have any contact what so ever. i would have to say the mock furneal was the hardest to do because my family and friends were there and there was nothin i could do to comfort them. but in the end i seen the effect that this program had on the student body and the community and i must say im proud to say i was a part of this. jessica gwinn Jun 6, 2008

On 05/29/08 students at Cottage Grove High School in Oregon did the every 15 minutes program. WOW what an inpact it had on the students, not only those involved, but those seeing it also. I really applaude all of those involved in the program they are truly dedicated to the safety and well being of their fellow students. I hope other students take this on in the future so it can be done at least every other year if not every year. Being from a small one town high school we have had our share of deaths whether it be from alcohol or just poor driving skills. So it was really an eye opener to all students the impact death of a fellow classmate has on those in our lives. Please continue to do the work you do, so we can educate others. Cottage Grove, OR Erica Dunbar Jun 3, 2008

wow... every 15 minutes went on yeserday and the day before at my school, Elmolino. it was very powerfull and hit me hard. recently an alchohol related collision killed the mother of my step brother and sisters. i get to see everyday how much i affects them. i couldnt take the memorial assembly very well though. thank you for making this program and showing it at my school. if it saves one child or adult from drinking and driving, it was worth it. Julia Friis May 30, 2008

Today may 29, 2008.the every 15 minutes organiztaion came to woodside high school.This experience hits home for me in a variety of ways.I have been in a victim and i have lost people to drinking and driving.I just wanted to show my support for what you guys do to help save lives each day. Newport News, VA kassaundra carpenter May 28, 2008

EVERY 15 MINUTES WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE 4 ME... Rowland Heights KARLA PACHECO May 25, 2008

On Thurday May 22 & 23 2008. The Every 15 Minutes recently took place at my school, McNair High School. The program was a great experience because it taught me a lesson which was that you may think it could never happen to you but it really can. If i participated in the program and was one of the ones who had to read what I would say if I could say one last thing before I died. i would say How much I love my family & friends. That really hit home for me because even though I could see my friends standing there I knew that there is always the possiblility that I could die and it made me apperciate our friendship even more. I think the program is wonderful and I think everyone got the message and learned something from the experience. I'm very greatful that I got to experience it. I'd like to give a special thanks to the creators of the program because you are effecting change by having this around. Where Can i get a shirt? I'm a senior. I want to remeber that day for ever. Love AMI Ami May 24, 2008

My sons school Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, CA just finshed up their two days of every 15 minutes. What a great experience for our children and their peers. My son died at the hospital and I had to go to the morgue and identify him. What an overwhelming feeling. Seeing my son lying their motionless, bloody, was hard. I never want to experience this again. My heart goes out to the parents that have experienced this in real life. At least my son was able to come home today. Theirs is gone forever. Thanks to this program, lives will be forever changed. Anne Kelley May 24, 2008

I'm a current Nevada Union High School student, well for another few weeks, and all day yesterday we enacted our E15M program. I was involved with the production crew, as I filmed and edited and also took photographs, approx. 2000 photos. This experience really hammers in the emotions of drinking and driving, and even though I knew nobody was really injured, it was difficult for me to see my friends and their parents in so much emotional pain. There was not one person who was not effected in one way or another. Our production was approximately 18 minutes long including the credits and I will upload it the internet soon. I will also upload the photos. I strongly recommend this program to any high school interested. It was truly amazing and undescribabe. Jacob Warwick May 24, 2008

I am a Senior at Pioneer High School and On May 21-22 I had a rare oppritunity to be apart of the Every 15 minutes program. I was chosen to become one of the walking dead. This task that was giving to us students was more difficult and emotional than we thought it would be. It was a great experience and like and like no other i have had. I am glad that Pioneer took on this challenge this year, especially now so close to prom. I hope all the students attending our school understood why this program is such a big deal. I also hope they gained as much as i have from this experience. By being apart of the every 15 Minute program, My eyes ahve opened and i have realized so much that ive never noticed before. I hope Pioneer keeps this program up becuase is think it will help the students to make better choices in life. I am glad I got to be apart of such a great program. Whittier, CA Anjenette Viramontes May 23, 2008

I was involved in this program during my senior year of high school at Granite Hills in El Cajon. This program is really life changing. Students and families have really no idea unless they've gone through the reality of this, how devastating one single persons death can be to a whole community. To be told that your dead and that your son or daughter have died do to a alcohol related accident, is a pain so great that is unbearable. This program is the best experience that has happened to me. Wendy Martinez May 23, 2008

Over the last two days we saw the every 15 minuet reinactment and i couldn't believe how real and scarey it looked. The accident and the Funeral just everything that was done was so real and it made me cry even though it wasnt real i was thinking this does happen and sometimes even worse. It gave me the chills but it was very good. Jordynn Sytko May 23, 2008

Just yesterday a group of seniors at Portola High School reenacted a car crash in which several people, including a pregnant woman, were killed by a drunk driver taking a girl to the hospital (the girl was passed out from alcohol poisoning). Then we watched the driver get arrested and taken off to prison. It really opened my eyes to the dangers of drunk driving. If I were one of the people who "died" in that crash, my family would be devastated. It's not worth the risk to drive drunk, you are putting several lives, including your own, on the line. Mason Howard May 22, 2008

For the past two days, the juniors and seniors of both Granada and Livermore High Schools have watched the collision reenactment, and have participated in the mock funeral service. I am a junior from Granada High, and just to be a spectator was unbearably emotional. watching my friends out there on the field was one of the hardest things i've done. i've witnessed many drunk driving collisions, and have nearly been the victim of a few, but nothing hits home like having your friends "die" in front of you. even if it wasn't real, it sent a powerful message to me and my fellow students. this program was the best thing i've ever participated in, and thanks to you here at every 15 minutes, i now know what it's like to see this happen. i now know what can happen. and i now know,more so than i ever have, that i will never drink and drive. thank you, Every 15 Minutes, for putting this program out there.thank you for showing people what can happen when you drink and drive. and thank you for saving another person's life. Amy Thorpe May 21, 2008

I am a nurse in a Level II Trauma Center, I see this tragedy everyday. My 17 yo son was in the Every 15 Minutes program the past 2 days as a injured victim. I can not tell you the impact it had on me, a seasoned ER RN but mainly the impact it had on the students. This program is invaluable. GREEN BAY, WI Lisa Koehler May 21, 2008

This Morning the Juniors & Seniors of Pioneer High School watched the re-enactment of the drunk driving collision. I myself being a Senior and also having my permit makes me really think about things like these. Tomorrow afternoon we will see the final stage of this program. But by far it has been very breathe taking to see my peers that have "died" walking around with no expression in their face. This program i guess has come just in time. Since our Prom is just one weekend away. Lucy Lopez May 21, 2008

Yesterday and the day before, El Camino High School participated in the E15M program. The realistic nature of the program has caused much controversy, and many have protested and acted disrespectfully. I am proud to say that I, along with the other half of our student body, support this program. Even though it may have had a severe emotional impact on my peers (as well as myself!), it was nothing beyond necessary to ensure that lives are saved from drunk driving incidents. I give E15M my full support, and recommend it to anyone who really wants to help put an end to drunk driving. Jessica Miller May 21, 2008

I was in the Every 15 Minutes progam. I also was part of the Living Dead. We had the progam on May 13-14th. I believe that it well help people find the right way to go. No to drink in drive. I saw how much it affected people. I also saw how much that people were being silly during the progam. I believe that EVERY school should do this. Just seeing that people are in a accient that were freinds or cusins. I think that people should relize just in a matter of seconds that someone could be seriously be hurt!! Thank You soo much for makeing this progam .... Breanne McKinley May 21, 2008

i am a dare student, (6th grade) i have heard a lot about this program and it seems VERY emotional, i really want to be part of this program and get a good feel of it. i think ita great program and really shows teens the consequences behind it all. thanks to the CREATOR! :] Saaya Saaya May 20, 2008

Today my school Cathedral City high school finished our findal day of every 15 minutes and I am so blessed to say that this experienced changed our lives and I Thank everyone for this amazing program. Cathedral City Talor Gilliard May 20, 2008

Hi my name is Steph. I currently attend Ephrata High School. I'd like to say that the reenactment of the car crash at our school on May 13 was a good way to get the point across that drinking and driving is a horrible thing to do. The people involved I'd like to thank. you hit home with teh car crash and the assembly on May14 i had a friend die because of a drunk driver. It was about three years ago on March 28. His name was Tony and he was killed by a drunk driver and it should have been me. He was the one who made me live instead of himself. Tony pushed me out of the way of the car. His leg was badly broken in several places and almost all of his ribs were broken. I was the one who had to explain to his parents and the police what happened. It was hard and seeing the crash outside of school really hit home. The point of telling this is that as hard as it was to watch it really did make me more determined to not ever drink and drive. So thanks<3 Stephanie Eckman May 19, 2008

My son was killed by a drunk driver, which was his cousin, they had not seen each other all night when he pick up my son and he asked him to ride back out to a party that my son had just got home from. My son did not know his cousin was drunk, he would have got in the car, for my son was also drunk, he would have took the keys. He always had some one to drive him home, but as I found out, when god gets ready for you, you’re going, my son was already at home and gonna go to bed when his cousin came by, so it don’t matter, when it is your time. MI swmilady May 17, 2008

I am a counselor and a substance abuse division coordiantor for Jackson County North Carolina. We have one of the highest alcohol-related crash rates and fatalities in the state. Your program looks fantastic and I will be seeking more information to bring it to the attention of our county. Sylva, NC Deborah Hennessy, MSCC, NCC May 16, 2008

For the past two days our school has experienced this every 15 minutes program. The accident then to the funeral. It was a huge impact of our school. Knowing that it was fake people still took it seriously. The fact that it could happen and it does happen is breath taking. Like everyone says; "You don't know what you have until it is gone" Thank you for the idea of this program you have created, because it could make people think twice when they look at the cause and effect of drinking and driving. Annie Karnes May 14, 2008

This Expirience can change peoples mind about drinking. the horrible car scenes, and i would go craZzy if one of my friends really did die for someones drunk driving stupidity. pues si. i think thats all. For the people that are drink STOP DRINKING!!!!!!!!!!! - your going to end up taking someone innocent and you never know it can be one of YOUR friends or one of YOUR family members. bye!!!!!!! Lexi Acosta May 14, 2008

The Every 15 Minutes recently took place at my school, Freedom High School. The program was a great experience because it taught me a lesson which was that you may think it could never happen to you but it really can. One of my bestfriends participated in the program and was one of the ones who had to read what she would say if she could say one last thing before she died. That really hit home for me because even though I could see her standing there I knew that there is always the possiblility that she could die and it made me apperciate our friendship even more. I think the program is wonderful and I think everyone got the message and learned something from the experience. I'm very greatful that I got to experience it. I'd like to give a special thanks to the creators of the program because you are effecting change by having this around, and also to my bestfriend Alaysha I love you girl. Bethlehem, PA Rachel J. May 11, 2008

Hi, My name is Arielle. I'm a junior at Grossmont High. Last week we had our "every fifteen minutes." I have to say, that was probably the most emotional two days of my life. My best friend "died" and when I saw his face painted white, I cried. This program impacted many of the students at our school. The crash was horrible. It was so realistic. But the funeral the next day got to me the most. Watching the living dead blow out their candles was so hard. Then my best friend's mom went up and spoke. I lost it then. I think everyone at the assembly left that day with tears in their eyes and a better awareness to drunk driving. Thank you so much for coming to our school and doing this program. It means alot to all of us. Arielle Shelby May 10, 2008

this program was held at my school campus on may the forth and it had a huge impact on my friends and i well that is kinda messed up how they said like all the popular kids name over the inter com system that made alot of people start to cry and pass out some of the guys started laughing so i think they are going to have to be in it to see the real tragedy in what can happen klarissa May 9, 2008

Hey, I am currently a Freshman at Marsh Valley High SChool we participated in th Every 15 Minutes Program and i really feel that you guys have made each and every one of us that saw the re-enactment of the collision or just even the video during the assembley the next day think twice about Drinkgin then Driving...and even if you didnt touch some of the students at our school I know that you have definatly touched me. I also no that i will never make the choice to Drink then Drive as long as I live!! I just wanted to let you know how much this has touched me!!! THANK YOU SOOO VERY MUCH!!!!¢¾WESLIE DUNN MVHS¢¾ Arimo, ID Weslie Dunn May 9, 2008

Our school, freedom high school in bethlehem Twsp recently held this program. It was a real eye opener to all, and the funeral the next day, there probally wasnt a dry eye in the gym. Especially with out guest speaker and all. It was truley an expirence that will stick with me for the rest of my life. It made me realize what if that was me and my bestfriend(s) or what would my parents have to go through? Even though it was a mock accident it was as real as it could get but luckily our students got to rise from the "dead" and our drunk driver was released and they all got to go home to their parents and say i love you. Some people just arent that lucky, and are silences, and some parents just wish to say that one last i love you or get that one last hug. Bethlehem Township, PA Erin Seitz May 9, 2008

Wow! this was amazing. I heard about this in the past from my brothers and sisters and knew it was emotional but i was like i know what to expect it won't be bad. I was wrong. This had a huge impact on me. I realized a decision as far as driving while under the influence is the biggest mistake and could be the biggest life changing choice you will ever make. It really hit home when you saw the students our friends crying because they didnt get to see their family for one night casue they were "dead." But imagine how families feel that this really happened to. If thats the reaction from one night I dont want to know forever. This is the greatest program I have ever seen. Please more schools should do this. It helps alot. Maybe doesnt stop underage drinking but i know many people will not drive atleast when they drink now. Thanks everyone who brought it to Freedom High Schol. Bethlehem, PA J May 9, 2008

Hi, the every 15 minutes program at Freedom High School really REALLY got to me. Even though I don't drink, I still thought before this that nothing will kill me in a car. I realized that other drunk drivers can claim YOUR innocent life. From what I saw from this program...totally shocked me. What if that was me in the body bag. What would other people think, even those who have something against me. What would my parents think? I would never know. Then having an innocent parent of her 16 year old son, I was really emotional. I can't imagine what she feels even though it was a decade ago. It's reality, it stays with you for life. This program opened my eyes, and I thank you for it. THANK YOU, I got into my car this afternoon, and just sat there. What if I crash on the way home from some drunk driver? I walked in the door today and hugged my mom. She didn't know about this program until I told her. Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me understand that life isn't short. Bethlehem, PA Steve Yeager May 8, 2008

Our school, freedom high school in bethlehem Twsp recently held this program. It was a real eye opener to all, and the funeral the next day, there probally wasnt a dry eye in the gym. Especially with out guest speaker and all. It was truley an expirence that will stick with me for the rest of my life. It made me realize what if that was me and my bestfriend(s) or what would my parents have to go through? Even though it was a mock accident it was as real as it could get but luckily our students got to rise from the "dead" and our drunk driver was released and they all got to go home to their parents and say i love you. Some people just arent that lucky, and are silences, and some parents just wish to say that one last i love you or get that one last hug. Jessie May 8, 2008

hello, i am currently dead in the Kelso, Washington Every 15 Minutes Program. I died from a colission with a drunk driver Kelso, WA Bill May 8, 2008

Hi. Every 15 Minutes was recently at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, PA. I was truly shocked at the program. It made me realize how precious life is and how quickly it could be taken away. Thank you so much for having this program done at FHS. Bethlehem, PA Craig Storrs May 8, 2008

Hi, the every 15 minutes program was recently at Freedom High School. The every 15 minutes program got me really thinking even though I am senior. realizing that I can lose my friends on prom due to drinking and driving is pretty devasting. The students who volunteered in this program, I knew most of them. While at the rally on May 8th during my fourth block class and May 9th during frist and second block.Listening to what the students had to say got me very emotional. Especially, when the mother herself made a speech about her son. I can't even imagine going through that type of horrible disaster. Not only did every 15 minutes get thinking, it got me to say if the program came to Freedom during my sisters senior year I would want her to take part of this program. It took a lot of courage for the students to make their speech in front of students, staff, friends and family. To listen to what they had to say gets everyone thinking. It especially got me thinking, that very day I told my friends that are going to prom, to be careful don't drink and drive; also do not get into a car where the driver has been drinking then you will regret everything. I dont het into peer prussure but i told all my friend that if u get drunk dont u dear drink call me ill come get you regardless if your in bethlehem or New York i will come get you I dont care if its 3 in the morning and im sleepin call me ill get up and get you Thank you Every 15 minutes. -Bethlehem PA Tasha Jenkins May 8, 2008

Hi my name is gina and im a freshmen at basic high school this program was done at my school in april and I realy dident understan what was going on but my friends started leaving school early and I was confussed then I saw the sighns in the junch room saying my good friend amber was dead I was realy lost then teachers started telling me what was going on and I thought it was dumb but then when we had the assemble I cryed my eyes out all my friends said it was stupid but it realy affected me in so many ways so thank you for having this great prograhm it helps alot =) Henderson, NV gina May 7, 2008

Were making a program like this but its less complex. its for the day before prom. It just give kids the idea of what could happen if they drink and drive. they just need to be careful and be safe. every 15 minutes is the best program! Inerlachen, FL Danielle May 6, 2008

Hi, the every 15 minutes program was recently at Ganesha High School. The every 15 minutes program got me really thinking even though I am sophomore. Releazing that I can lose my friends on prom due to drinking and driving is pretty devasting. The students who volunteered in this program, I knew most of them. While at the rally on May 2, 2008 with my second period class, listening to what the students had to say got me very emotional. Especially, when the mother herself made a speech about her son. I can't even imagine going through that type of horrible diaster. Not only did every 15 minutes get thinking, it got me to say if the program came to Ganesha during my senior year I would like to take part of this program. It took a lot of courage for the students to make their speech in front of students, staff, friends and family. To listen to what they had to say gets everyone thinking. It especially got me thinking, that very day I told my friends that are going to prom, to becareful don't drink and drive; also do not get into a car where the driver has been drinking then you will regret everything. Pomona, CA Chelsea May 3, 2008

I do not know about the others who have witnessed E15M in action, but I know that personally, the harshness of the funeral was an important lesson in reality. The people in our school, though I only knew one, who had been a part of the accident were missed. I actually felt as if these people i know were gone. I barely knew them and i missed them. This program not only teaches reality, but it teaches the strong, personal conciquences that one person's actions can cause. I know that the people closely involved in this program will think twice before entering a car or driving drunk. This program had a stong affect of my friends and i. E15M is the closest anyone wants to get to this scary reality. Morgan Hill, CA Samantha Harmon May 3, 2008

WE PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVERY OTHER YEAR @ MY HIGH SCHOOL AND I AM HONORED TO BE A PART OF IT.... IT'S DEFINITELY MADE ME REALIZE THAT WE AREN'T AS INVINCIBLE AS WE SOMETIMES THINK WE ARE....I THINK THIS IS A MARVELOUS PROGRAM... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.GOD BLESS. Mineral Wells, TX TAYLOR May 2, 2008

Yeah We had the every 15 minutes thing happen at our school. I am a freshman and it effected me alot because I knew 3 of the victims and i think every1 should pay attention to this because its serious and could happen to any of us. I want to just say to the people who died from alcohol related accidents Rest In Peace. Santa Rosa, CA Doris Smith May 2, 2008

Never think that it can't happen to you. I am now 43 years old and grew up without a mother. She died when I was five months old in a automobile accident. My father was driving drunk. Had she lived, she would have been a "vegetable". Our high school is on it's third year of participating in "Every 15 Minutes" program. It hits home to all that witness and participate in it. If this program can save one life, it's worth it. Not having my mother in my life has really effected me but most of all, Please, do not drink and drive. No one is invincible. NO ONE. Rockland, ME Valerie Wass May 2, 2008

My name is Lauren and I am currently a junior at Grossmont High School. For the past two days, the juniors and seniors experienced the Every 15 Minutes program and it was quite the reality check for a lot of people. I had made the personal decision to never drink a long time ago and the past couple have days reminded me why. When I was in middle school, I had friends who decided to drink and drive when they were only 13 and 14 years old. Lucky for them, they survived that night. Ironically, one of the girls was chosen to be the living dead yesterday. I was really affected by this program because I would never ever want to see that happen to ANYBODY, not just my friends. These past couple of days have really touched me and i have been seriously thinking about starting an awarness club at my school and I would love to have training in this so I could touch other teenagers to not do this. I urge everyone to take advantage of this program. If you have all ready seen this at your school, take a hint and live above the influence, don't allow yourself, your loved ones, or anybody for that matter fall to this PREVENTABLE thing. El Cajon, CA Lauren Manderson May 1, 2008

The Every 15 Minutes program was held at my school yesterday and today. I am a freshman and most of the people i was sitting around when they were taking the car apart and taking the people away were laughing. I think most of them were laughing not because they thought it was funny, but because they didn't know how else to react. The presentation was very emotional. The people were standing in front of my at the funeral and i was still crying. I never want to imagine what life would be like if i lost a loved one in an accident like this. the number of people killed from drunk driving collisions is atonishing. it needs to be stopped, and this program really opened people's eyes. Morgan Hill, CA Anonymous May 1, 2008

The Every 15 Minutes was held at my HS yesterday and today, and I can say that it was the most impacting thing I've ever witnessed through school. As a straight A student who runs track and takes all AP and honors classes, it was even more realistic to see. La Mesa Emeri Keffer May 1, 2008

I recently had the Every 15 Minutes program at my school and I feel like it was a great program. I wish that more people would take this seriously. Most of the students participated very well though and it was a very touching event. I actually got to be a statistic and it was very emotional. I hope that every school can get the chance to either watch or participate in this program. Taylor Hanrahan, Lena, WI Taylor Hanrahan May 1, 2008

I'm a senior at castro valley high school and two weeks ago my school held its every 15 minutes program. I was lucky enough to participate and help plan the event.Never have i seen so much cooperation from so many different organizations for a single event. Never have i been so emotional about any event my school put on. I felt so much pride in my peers that participated. i just want to thank everyone who believes in this program and helps spread the all too important message that our choices, even as teenagers, have an affect on everyone around us. even now, i still have people coming up to me saying how glad they are that our school participates in this program. thank you to everyone who helped, you have no idea how many people you've touched and helped. Castro Valley Cristina Resendiz May 1, 2008

Hi. Recently, the E15M Program was held at my high school, and I am a freshman and I didn't think it was such a big deal, but it turned out to be shockingly emotional for me and i never thought that any of this could possibly ever happen to anyone i knew or loved. I have a sister that will be a junior when they do it again, and i just hope she'll learn as much as i did. E15M goes to the extreme to teach about drunk driving, it can be very painful and devestating to others. Thank You So much E15M!Outstanding Job. I will NEVER drink and drive.Prattville High School,Prattville, AL Tiffany Herring Apr 27, 2008

The student's participation each year impresses me as they put there heart into the program. This is my eigth year coordinating this program and I thank the students at St Vincent High School for their dedication and participation. Thanks to all, you were great. Matt Thomas Apr 26, 2008

The Every 15 Minutes program came to my school this week and it was amazing. I didnt even know they could actually get the fire trucks, police men, and ambulance there. I had friends that were in the "crash" and it was terrifying to think of what could've happened if they were actually in a crash. I think every school should do this program. Megan Apr 26, 2008

I participated in the q15 at sierra high school and i think this program was the best thing that ever happened to me. i got so much out of it and it totally changed my decisions on drinking and partying on the weekends. even thought it was very emotional i still learned alot and had a lot of fun. MANTECA Richelle Candido Apr 25, 2008

Fortuna Union High School participated in this program over the last couple days. It was very powerful and moving. I cannot see how anyone could not be affected in a positive way. Hopefully, the kids (and parents) will stop and think before drinking and driving. Keep up the good work. Dave Jackson Dave Jackson Apr 25, 2008

My school did the every fifteen minutes program a while ago, I still can't get it out of my mind, it was scary to watch, Hard to watch. It scared me to see hwat could happen to me if I choose to drive drunk. I'm glad I saw it and hope my cousins see it too, so that they know how it will affect us if they make that descision, I'm glad my friends saw it too, so I don't have to worry os much about them Leslie Nuss Apr 24, 2008

Today my school participated in the Every 15 Minutes Program. Not only did this affect me because my classmates, and friends were killed, but i was a "Living Dead". I am so glad that i got to experience this, as a set up program, instead of maybe someday it happening for real. I've realized that no matter what, in life you can't take things for grantite, not even the little things. There aren't enough words to express about the pain and tourment my family went through, and it wasn't even real. I couldn't imagine putting them through it again, and never see them again. I would just like to say thank you. You have done an amazing thing. Kuna, ID Tricia Behnke Apr 24, 2008

Our school participated in the every 15 minutes thing, which was april 22 and 23. It was really touching and hopefully showed everyone at our school not to. I know that it showed me alot and you really dont know when its your time. To see all my friends and their family crying it made me cry and also I hope that no one that i know or anyone for that matter drives drunk. So thank you for letting our scholl do this it opened alot of proples eyes courtney Apr 24, 2008

Today was the second half of the Every 15 minutes program...this program has made me look at my friends and my actions a totally new way..its scary to think that my friends and i used to put ourselves and other people in danger by drinking or doing drugs and driving...its a scary thought. but we're very lucky to not have hurt anyone. but seeing our friends being dead, badly hurt, and even in jail was completely traumatising. i never wanna see that again and i'm just very thankful all this was fake and i hope nothing like this will ever happen for real. i hope this opened everyones eyes just as it did mine. this program was definitely a success at our school. Los Banos Sara Blevins Apr 23, 2008

The every 15minutes program took place at my school last year when I was a junior. I think the part of the whole thing that got me the most was the assembly after the crash. With the videos and people talking. My boyfriend took place in the program and he was chosen the night before to read his letter he had written to his parents. I had never cried that hard before. I was literally bawling into my friends arms. He had said in the letter to his parents " please tell Traci I love her and will always lvoe her". That made me cry the hardest when I heard that.. I knew it wasn't real, but it could have been. And it totally woke me up. I was in the car with a drunk driver before. Nothing bad happened, but it could have. I have always known the dangers, and that assembly really told me what i needed to do and not do. Thank you so much for making this program and letting my school present it. Traci White Apr 22, 2008

My school paricipated in every 15 and after the day of the renactment I could not eat for the rest of the day and had to keep to myself for a while. I hated even seeing what could happen even though it was not the real thing. Thank you soo much I really know how dangerous driving is now. Prattville, AL Katherine Martin Apr 20, 2008

CVHS just had an every 15 minutes and i was surprised at how realistic the mock was, with the police force and helicopters and all. Plus i was able to see several friends that i knew via classes and they were involved in the accident, which woke me to see that this stuff is real for me and for anyone. Keep it up yo. um the stats aren't exactly every 15 minutes but alot of people still die everyday so thanks for the "show." Castro Valley Michael Pei Apr 19, 2008

My 18 year old daughter paticipated in your program this year. I do not think that she has ever gotten so much from any one event in her life. Thank You. Castro Valley Kevin Callahan Apr 19, 2008

I am a student at Castro Valley High School and I was deeply moved by the Every 15 Minutes program. The simulation of the crash scene was intense but I think the assembly with the video, the after effects, and the speeches made from the "dead" to the parents was what hit home. It really makes you think about everything and how thankful one should be for everything they have and not to take anything for granted. I just hope that this program affected others as much as it affected me. It's an amazing program and I hope that every school will have an opportunity to experience this program. Casto Valley Kristie Koo Apr 19, 2008

I am a student at Castro Valley High School and I was deeply moved by the Every 15 Minutes program. The simulation of the crash scene was intense but I think the assembly with the video, the after effects, and the speeches made from the "dead" to the parents was what hit home. It really makes you think about everything and how thankful one should be for everything they have and not to take anything for granted. I just hope that this program affected others as much as it affected me. It's an amazing program and I hope that every school will have an opportunity to experience this program. Castro Valley Kristie Koo Apr 19, 2008

WOW! the every 15 minutes at CvHs was tough i mean i am really gonna rethink choice i make and have made... thank you so much. for showing me what can happen. Castro Valley shiona kusber Apr 18, 2008

Today, the Every 15 Minutes program was shown at my school. I think it really affected many of the kids who think that drunk driving isn't such a big deal. I think that once it was personalized for them, once they saw what it is really like, and what the repercussions are, they how much it really is a problem. I am grateful for the program being done, grateful that maybe even one persons mind will be changed because of this presentation, and I hope that this means that one less person will drink and drive. Castro Valley Tanya Apr 18, 2008

I'm a senior at Castro Valley High School and the "Every 15 Minutes" program finished today. It truly displayed the reality of drinking and driving which made it overall so overwhelming. I thought the events of "Every 15 Minutes" is an excellent way to display the consequences of such actions and I really hope people will actually listen to these devastating effects. I really hope no one has to go through such pain in the future, since we've had a few incidents where CVHS students have lost their lives to making wrong choices. Thank you so much to the people who made this program, from the teachers and administration at this school to the local fire, police, and rescue team, and the individuals who formed "Every 15 Minutes" Castro Valley Karishma Apr 18, 2008

Today I went to the assembly on the second day. I just want to say that I've been affected deeply and will probably never forget it. Thanks so much for all the effort and excellent production. It certainly was a powerful experience. I don't want to loose my friend to alcohol. I don't want to be killed or be paralyzed, all because of something so stupid that could have been prevented. I will make sure that I don't drive under the influence or let my friends drive if they've been drinking. Castro Valley Karlina Apr 18, 2008

I am currently a junior at Castro Valley High School. I participated in every 15 minutes, and it was a huge reality check for me. I had never cried this much for a long time. A lot of friends and acquaintances were apart of the "living dead". The presentation at Castro Valley High did an excellent job of making us realize that life is too short to waste on one bad decision. I can honestly say that if it weren't for every 15 minutes i would have after prom, gotten in a car with someone who has been drinking and my life could have possibly been changed. When i went home today after watching the every 15 minutes presentation i immediately hugged both of my parents and told them i loved them. I told my friends that i loved them and made them promise me that they will never drink and drive or get in a car with someone who has been drinking. Life is too short to waste on one bad decision. Thank you Castro Valley High school, and thank you Every 15 Minutes. Anonymous Apr 18, 2008

My son and I just finished participating in this program and I must say it was very emotional for both of us, but I feel the kids and parents took alot away from it. Even the kids who did not participate but were a part of the assembly were very moved. I feel it really sends a message. Pittsburg Karen Moubarak Apr 18, 2008

Today at Castro Valley High School we had our every 15 minutes assembly, let me just say I think that every school should be able to have the experience I did. At our school we can only have it every 2 years. I was not only moved baut also learned something about the assembly that people need to help each other ecspecially in High School enviornments. This program has changed not only my schools point of view but many others. We should never have to go through something as horrible as a car crsh. I am glad to say this also helped me tell one of my best friend how I felt when her mom had called me after her car crash, it was a thing I will never forget but I was finaly able to tell her in front of my class mates how I felt ( and I really cried) we all got to talk about how we felt and about our incidents with car accidents. We all came together as one. And thats how we can help stop teens from dieing is takeing time to all sit down and talk of our incidents. Our junior prom is next weekend 04-26-08 and I don't think this demonstration could have come at a better time. Many students talked of how they didn't want to drink before or after prom, because thats what they would think about, so I think there will be less people drinking at our prom. I thank the peoeple who made this experience possible, and to all of my class mates and the seniors who help it all come together, you will never forget your experience as a victum of the every 15 minutes program, or to the student who have gotten or know someone that has been in a car accident. Thank you to all the police and firefighters, Paramedics, and the rescue crew, you all made a wonderful impact on our lifes. Remeber to help those who are thinking of driving while drunk, and to those we have lost do it. Spread the peace and love through the high schools and the world, and help stop teens from dieing every 15 minutes. Castro Valley Megan Hussey Apr 17, 2008

You guys came to my school today El Dorado High and I couldn't stop crying. It was really emotional and I believe this is something every school should see because to many people drink and drive. I would love to be a part of this thing and help do it at other schools in this area. keep it up and thanks again. Alysha Hund Apr 17, 2008

I participated in Every 15 Minutes at my school as one of the living dead. It was a great experience that taught me a lot thank you all! El Cajon, CA Denzel Harrington Apr 11, 2008

My son was one of the living dead in the Every 15 Min. Program at Corcoran High School on April 9 & 10, 2008. As a parent, it was a very emotional couple of weeks prior to these dates. It was even more emotional during the program. It was a very sobering experience. The hardest part was writing the letter to my son telling him how much his death affected me. And how much I loved him. At the end of the Program, we parents were given are children back, we were the lucky ones because some children can't ever be given back to their parents. It made my son realize just how important this subject is. He hugged me soooo hard and we just cried. He signed a pledge called "Casey's Pledge." He said it was the right thing to do. Corcoran, CA Brandee Cribbs Apr 10, 2008

My school has again decided to show its students the Every 15 Minutes Program. I am very glad it does this because even though it does not get to all students, it does help a vast majority in the realization that drinking and driving does not only affect the driver but innocent people as well as their families and community. Having been my second time seeing it today and yesterday as well as two years ago, I would like to say that this program really does make a difference and is very much appreciated. Amanda Apr 9, 2008

I have just completed the Every 15 minutes program at my school. Words just do not describe the emotions that my fellow classmates and myself went through. the hardest part of the program was writing the letter to my parents and presenting it at my funeral. I have lost a very close friend of mine due to an alcohol related incident. I DO NOT WISH ANYTHING LIKE THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE FOR REAL!! Thank you for the people who started this program!!! I am extremely grateful for all of you!!! Kaelee Kramer Apr 9, 2008

I had a friend who's mom was driving down a road when a drunk driver came out of no where and hit her mom's car. The drunk driver died and so did my friend who was 6 yrs. old. Her mom and brother survived but she didn't. It was in the newspaper and it was tragic. monique waldron Apr 4, 2008

I am a freshman so I did not get to see the collision. But it really hit home, because I know a guy who was killed by a drunk driver he was 15 years old. I was in tears just hearing about it. ghostgrl001 Apr 4, 2008

On April 29th 2006 My Son Dylan Was Celebrating his 27th Birthday.On April 30,at 6:30am While sitting at a stop light, Dylan was rear ended by a drunk Driver going approx 75MPH . Dylans Car burst into Flames and he was trapped inside the Car and Burned alive as the drunk driver stood and watched.Dylan had just got out of serving his Country in the US Army. After serving 4 years for his country in Korea and the Middle East he comes Home to get Murdered by a Drunk Driver. All that knew Dylan Loved him so much and Dylan Loved his Family more than life itself.We Miss you & Love you. Las Vegas, NV Robin Whisman Apr 4, 2008

we did this program and it was scary knowing that loved ones had died and let me tell you that this really hit me so I think this is a good way to teach people to not drink and drive. Crivitz, WI Rebecca jones Apr 4, 2008

Today was the last day that we had he every 15 min. It touched me in sooooo many ways. I have never felt this way before. So many people so may lives lost. I feel terrible. thanks sooooo much for touching so many lives at Pleasant grove High Kelly Apr 3, 2008

thanks for every thing you guys for the show at center hs it was the greastest Dru jones Apr 3, 2008

MY SON WAS KILLED BY A DRUNK DRIVER,HIS COUSEN,HE HAD NEVER BEEN IN THE CAR WITH HIM BEFORE,MY SON ALWAYS HAD A DRIVER ,AND THIS TIME HE HAD ALREADY MADE IT HOME AND WAS GOING IN THE HOUSE WHEN HIS COUSEN PULLEN UP AND ASK HIM TO GO BACK WITH HIM TO SEE HIS MOM,SO MY SON NOT KNOWING HIS COUSEN WAS DRUNK,GOT IN THE CAR WITH HIM, AND WAS DEAD BEFORE THEY GOT OUTTA TOWN,KILLED IN FRONT OF A FURNEAL HOME,THE DRIVER DID NOT GET A SCRATCH,DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR WAS NOT HURT,MY SONS SIDE OF THE CAR LOOK LIKE A CAN OPENER HAD BEEN TOOK TO IT,FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE HOOD ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE TRUNK,IT TOOK MY SONS ARM RIGHT THERE AT THE POLL.HE WAS DRAGGED WAIST UP ON THE PAVEMENT,LOST HALF HIS HEAD,THE POLICE GAVE THE PICTURES TO MY LAWYER.AND AFTER ABOUT 5 YEARS HE GAVE THEM TO ME,I LOOK AT THE CAR,BUT NOT THE ONES OF MY SON, IT IS GOOD THAT THE SCHOOLS DO THIS,AND I SURE HOPE IT DOSE GOOD,THANK U,AND GOD BLESS, SWMILADY Mar 28, 2008

I organized this for my school on march 26th and 27th of 2008. I had already seen it a few years back and it had such an impact on me that i decided to put it toghether for my new high school. It was rewarding to see the students reaction to their friends in the "accident". It hit home for everyone and put it into their minds that they are not invincible. The class of 2008 has experienced two major accidents this year involving drinking and driving. I am just hoping my class will wake up and realize that one day we could be gone. Thank you to those that took part in Del Campo High Schools every 15 minute program this year. Ashley Dinsmore Mar 28, 2008

The experience was like anything I've ever seen. It was very realistic and made a huge impact on drunk driving. I always knew it was bad, but never really thought anything of it. Now its a really big deal. Its scary to know that four people die within an hour due to drunk driving. Its also good to know that schools are enforcing programs such as this one. Alexandra Mayo Mar 28, 2008

This drama was done at my school, yesterday and today,and the part that they did yesterday didn't really effect me as much as I thought it would have, but when I saw my classmates get on the stage and read the letters that they wrote to their families, thats when it all hit me... you know, that could have happened to any of us, and yet we all act as though it can't, and we don't really appreciate the things that our parents do for us, and when I heard them reading the letters to their families, all I could do was try to hold my tears in, and that just doesn't work. But when I saw the mother, who lost her son a few years back, I really started crying and I couldn't hold it back anymore. If I would have had to go through something like she did, I don't know what I would have done with the rest of my life. I personally have not been affected by a drunk driver, nor have I lost a loved one to a drunk driver, but I have friends who have. Then when they had the prisoner come on the stage, and he told us his story, about him having killed his best friends, because he was drunk, and he and his friends wanted to go out, that also mad me cry, if I would have killed my best friend, all because I was drunk and I wanted to go out, I would feel horrible for the rest of my life. After seeing this drama, I hope that everyone thinks about what could happen, if they go to a party and get drunk, and then decide to drive home... don't risk killing your best friend, brother, sister, mom, or dad, just so you can go and "have fun" with your friends! Kristina Mar 27, 2008

We are in the middle of day one of the program. I am so amazed at how hard hitting this program is. I knew it was going to happen this week, but nothing could have prepared me for the thoughts of what my actions could cause. I could die. I could kill someone and go to jail. I could hurt a dear friend. I am not a drinker or a drug user by any means. But I know I will be faced with many challenges and offers and pressure in the future, and I feel now like I am satisfiably able to say NO. Thank you so much to the Sac Metro Fire Department and CA Highway patrol, as well as the Citrus heights PD and Sacramento Sherrifs' Department. It was wonderful of you to offer your services and your lives not just today, but every day you are on the streets or in the car. Katherine Shelton Mar 26, 2008

We are doing our Every 15 Minutes May 13-14 I heard every school around us and looking at this web site that it is very emotional in so many ways. I'm gonna be one of the living dead. I hope that everyone will learn from this experience that it is not a good thing to do. I'm just cant wait for the experience.~! Milo, ME Breanne McKinley Mar 24, 2008

Last night I heard about this program for the first time and was enormously impressed. I plan to support it in the future. My younger brother Patrick died in one such incident on 12/04/78; which still adversely impacts my family today. Livermore, ca Major Gary Estee Mar 20, 2008

I'm from Corona, CA where I'd never heard anything about the Every 15 Minutes program until one of my friends who just so happened to do it at her high school died a month ago due to a drunk driver colliding into her car.I think that this should be brought to more peoples attention. Especially since it wasn't a teenager who killed her, it was at 29 year old who should have known better, but was too stupid to think about others lives being at stake. Corona, CA Megan Shepard Mar 20, 2008

Today, was the conclusion of the two-day Every 15 Minutes Program at my school, Tustin High, and it was one of the most impactful programs to change my life...our speaker was jason barber, and his story touched my heart, along with my friends and family. he was a drunk driver who killed his 15 year old brother because he was intoxicated...he said Tustin, CA Christina Ontiveros Mar 20, 2008

Today and yesterday i experienced every 15 minutes and i know it will change my life forever. This program is leaving such an impact on me and i look at life so differently now. if anyone gets the chance to see this... do it! Simi Valley, Ca Brianne Demaio Mar 19, 2008

Well this program was held at my school yesterday and today, and today was the funeral part. I knew many of the people who "died" or were "injured" and it really hit home. I never lost anyone too close to me, nor was anyone in my family in an alcohol related accident, but i broke down when i saw this. it was so touching, hearing from the parents, and even thought they knew it was just a mock of a real accident, many parents felt such real and pure emotions, it was truly touching. it makes you realize how greatful you should be to have your friend and family and to be alive each and every day. this is something that should be in EVERY SCHOOL and even middle schools. it isn't just the "don't drink and drive" that's the moral, it's that your actions DO affect everyone around you, and loosing one person shatters the life of so many. everyone is important, and deserves to live a full live. this was a life changing expitence, and i'll never forget today. So thank you. and to anyone who's ever lost someone they love, you're in my hearts and prayers. Stay strong. Alice Mar 14, 2008

I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE EVERY 15 MINUTES PROGRAM FOR 7 YEARS NOW ,HERE IN THE CITY OF MANTECA. WE RUN A MULTI SCHOOL PROGRAM EVERY YEAR FOR OUR SENIORS AND THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM GROWS EVERY YEAR. I WAS INVOLVED IN A DUI CRASH AS A TEENAGER, I WAS A PASSENGER IN A CAR THAT HAD A DRUNK DRIVER AND WE WERE ALSO HIT BY A DRUNK DRIVER. I WAS BLESSED TO SURVIVE THE CRASH AND LATER IN LIFE TO BECOME A PART OF THIS PROGRAM THAT HELPS EDUCATE OUR YOUTH ABOUT THE RISKS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING AND THE LOSS THAN CAN OCCUR. I AM VERY EMOTIONAL EVERY YEAR STILL WHEN WITNESSING THE CRASH AND GOING THROUGH THE MEMORIAL SERVICES. I AM PROUD TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING SO POSITIVE AND I KNOW THIS PROGRAM TRULY TOUCHES ALL THOSE INVOLVED.THANK YOU ANGELA OTT Mar 13, 2008

I participated in this program a little over a month ago and there are no words to describe the emotional experience that came with it. I was one of the walking dead students and walking around school was so difficult because it was hard to see my friends look at me and just start crying and not be able to say anything to them. I am very close to the student that played the role of the drunk driver at our school as well as the students who died in the wreck, it was so difficult to watch them be taken away in a cop car as well as an ambulence. Going through this as a person who really lost a friend to a drunk driving accident was very difficult but it made an even bigger effect on me emotionally. I just want to say that anyone that has the oppurtunity to participate should and dont just laugh off the experience because it will change you forever. Krystal Baker Mar 7, 2008

This program was presented in my school yesterday and today and at first it wasn't that real to me. Today they had the funeral portion and seeing those students and parents talking and ACTUALLY breaking down just tore me apart. I started thinking about the fact that I could lose a friend or family member or I could be the one causing that kind of pain to them, it was too much to bare. At first I just teared up and started to cry a little. Later, when walking back to my next class after the funeral with my best friend right next to me, I realized I don't know how I could survive without her in my life. She was crying, I started crying then it started to go into uncontrollable sobbing. She's one of those tough girls and I don't cry in front of people. But we realized that it was real, even though the people who were "dead" weren't dead, we knew that they could be. Thank you so much for bringing this program into our school. I can not express how big of a wake- up call this was for me. ~With much love to everyone who is trying to save lives of people they don't even know. Seema Mar 6, 2008

In 2003 Every 15 minutes came to my high school in Arp TX. My sister participated as one of the walking dead. A few years before we lost a cousin and a close family friend in a alcohol related motorcyle accident so this program really hit home. I would see my sister on campus but she couldn't speak to me and she didn't come home that night either. Even though everything was mock it seemed so real to me. Even though some of the students weren't phased I will never forget the experience. Andressa Battlea Mar 6, 2008

I just read the article about the Every 15 Minutes program. Being both a firefighter and parent of a 15 year old who wants to learn how to drive made me think how valuable this program can be. I have shown this to our training officer and will work to bring this program to our area. Kalamazoo, MI Steve Nuyen Mar 5, 2008

Every city should have this program. There really is a difference between just listening about the dangers of drunk driving and experiencing it. Georgia Mar 1, 2008

We did this at my old school and it was hard seeing them leave. When they came back they told how hard it was for them and how hard it was being away from their familys, and how much they cryed when they wrote the letters. I'm gonna bring it up at my new school and see how well it does there. Goodyear, AZ Amy Feb 28, 2008

My senior year in high school I was asked to participate in the Every 15 Minutes Program and I accepted. It was such a moving experience for not only my friends and I who were involved in the actual program but the entire school. The most incredible part that will stay with me all my life is when we"the victims" had to get up and read our letters saying goodbye to our families and friends at the funeral assembly. I thought I would be ok but one look at my dad crying in the front row just set me off. Seeing the looks on the students faces when we read our letters was so impactful and I will never forget it. I am in college now and I still have my dvd from the program and I try to show it to as many people as I can so they can see the reason why drunk driving is so critical. Not because it puts them in danger but because it will shatter the lives of many innocent around them. Thank you so much for this program it truly is lifechanging! Ally B. Feb 25, 2008

This program has changed my life greatly. A couple of my friends died tragically in an alcohol related accident. Over the years I personally learned from this event taking place at my school. It made me realize that alcohol isn't something you play around with. Don't get behind that wheel, even if you think your good to drive after a couple or maybe even one drink. You are endangering your life and the lives of your friends and the lives of other people around you. So please everyone who thingks ther good to drive after a coulpe drinks, DON'T IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE!RIP SARA & NICOLEI LOVE YOU ... Elk Grove, Ca Garrett A. Freitas Feb 18, 2008

An ad hoc committe was formed from a group of us wanting to have E15 in our community. We are still taking baby steps. But I want to chart and share our progress as we go. I am touched by the number of people in my community who want to make this happen. I believe ourw will be a major success. Kathryn Feb 12, 2008

I feel this is a really good program this year will make my second time participating in it my first time was in Dover 2 years ago. It was so intence and so many people took it as if it had really happend. Milo, Maine Rachelle Feb 12, 2008

I FEEL SOMEWHAT STRANGE WRITING THIS, HENCE THE "ANONYMOUS". I AM A DUI OFFENDER, DUE TO GO TO COURT IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, CHARGED WITH MY SECOND OFFENSE. I THANK GOD EVERYDAY THAT NO-ONE WAS EVER INJURED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, EXCEPT FOR ME... FOR WHATEVER REASON, THE POTENTIAL TRAGEDY THAT COULD HAVE OCCURED AS A RESULT OF MY IGNORANCE AND STUPIDITY NEVER OCCURRED TO ME... LUCKILY, I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS A DEPUTY IN CALIFORNIA, WHO IS INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM, AND HE ASKED ME TO LOOK IT UP..... IT HAS CHANGED MY WAY OF THINKING FOREVER... I AM SO FULL OF REMORSE AND REGRET AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THAT I CANNOT RETAIN MY COMPOSURE. WITH MY MOST HEARTFELT SINCERITY, I WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE TO EVERYONE WHO READS THIS, FOR WHAT I HAVE DONE, AND FOR WHAT I COULD HAVE DONE... I AM SO SORRY FOR ALL OF YOUR LOSSES, AND HOPE THAT SOMEDAY, IN SOME WAY, I WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE RIGHT THE MISTAKES THAT I HAVE MADE. YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ME, AND I KNOW THAT FORGIVENESS IS HARD TO COME BY IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES..... BUT I ASK FOR YOURS... AND I AM TRULY, TRULY SORRY Sanford, NC anonymous Feb 6, 2008

Hi, I was a participant of this program in March 2006. My daughter, Melissa Lyons, was one of the victims in the recreated accident. She was paralyzed from the neck down. One of her best friends died as a result of the accident. Even though we all knew it wasn't reality, this program brought the consequences of drinking and driving as close to reality as any of us would ever want. It is truly an eyeopener for the kids as well as their families. I believe it will have a lifelong effect on myself as well as the students that attended and/or participated. My applause to all who were a part of this program. Kathy Lyons Feb 5, 2008

A program such as this one should be in every school and available to what ever organization that wanted it, to help inform their community of the reality of this problem. If you had the chance to see/use this and DIDN'T, then were in an accident and responsible for the death of another; how could you look at yourself in the mirror again, EVER? Colorado Springs, CO Jay Smith Feb 4, 2008

In March 2005 the every 15 minutes came to Pittsburg High School. I was in 10th grade and my teacher let us go see the crash...it was so REAL!!! I knew a couple of people that were in the program that were in my classes!!! And I really felt that I would never see them again. In April 2005, my friend since the first grade died in a car crash her name was Blanca Nieves. But this wasnt a program...it was real life and I would NEVER see her again.(only in heaven) My heart goes out to anyone who lost someone in such a tragedy... LaShawndria Currie Jan 31, 2008

This program hit home my sophmore year at yhs because this was the year my cousin died in a drunk everyone the was in the program that driving accident, i also knew almost year and it was so real like they really were died i remember cring at the "furnels" of the ones that died it made me want to never drink and drive...that year in yukon we had no drinking and driving accidents at prom or the rest of the year by highschool students...i just want to say this program is great and every highschool should do it! Yukon, OK Josh Sanders Jan 21, 2008

I'm a 15-year old sophmore. I never really thought about how many people really die from drunk driving accidents. This program came to my school a few days ago. I wasn't part of the demonstration and didn't even get to see the assemblies as it was only for juniors and seniors. But I did here the scenario of the crash over the intercom though and I saw the crashed cars in front of the school. My friends told me about the assemblies and how the students had to read their own "death" letters. I wasn't even there and I started crying when they told me about it. This program has really opened my eyes and I will never ever drink and drive or get in a car with someone who has been drinking. Elaine M. Jan 19, 2008

This past week at my high school we had Red Ribbon week and yesterday and today we had the Every 15 Minutes progam come. It was absolutely amazing. It definately had a great impact on both my friends and me. Also i had like 5 of my friends in in. some the walking dead and the others involved with the accident. this is one of the best things i have ever seen. i really dont think i have cried more these past 2 days than i have in the last month. Ashleigh Jan 18, 2008

I saw the crash seen that was displayed my my high school in @003 and I know it probably saved my life. I am guilty of drivnig drunk, and after seeing th pain that I could possibly put not only my own family thru, but someone elses family as well, I quit. I will no under any circumstances drive with alchol in my system again. Seeing friends in this little horrific play hit me hard, and hearing their letters to their parents was even worse! But so basically thank you, for all that you have done not just for me, but for all of us Cindy Jan 18, 2008

I first heard about this program a few years ago when I was volunteering at Lompoc High School in CA. Five years ago my sister nearly lost her life because of a drunk driver. Thank God she is alive and well today. That incident has inspired me to make drunk driving my platform. I hope to introduce the Every 15 Minutes program to my hometown and state. Brandi Nash Mrs. Wyoming Plus America 08 Jan 14, 2008

In the summer of 2003, I had the opportunity to participate in the Every Fifteen Minutes program. I had a small part in the event role-playing a student witness at Poly High School and I did a voice over for their educational video. Being able to participate to help educate others about the dangers of drunk driving has had an impact on my life. I value my experiences to this day in the Every15Minutes program. What’s beautiful about the learning process is taking what you’ve learned and using it by educating others. It was fun and I am happy and honored to have worked on a project with E15M. Thank you! Long Beach, CA Ludy Chetcheuth Jan 10, 2008

I searched for the Every Fifteen Minutes program website tonight after my aunt was killed by a drunk driver a mere few hours ago. Experiencing her death brought me back to the pain and realization I felt having my fellow students participate in this program back in 2006 before prom. This program really opened my eyes to the reality of drunk driving, and it hits so close to home once it happens to you. I don't think teens really understand the dangers, and Every Fifteen Minutes helps to educate teens tremendously. Angie Thurman Dec 24, 2007

I was involved in the every 15 minutes crash scene. I was the drunk driver and it took an emotional toll on me, my friends, and my entire school. I think this program changed alot of peoples lives in my school and it made people think twice before drinking and driving. I am glad this program was invented and brought to my town where alot of drinking and driving goes on. Dunellen, NJ Michael Knight Dec 9, 2007

My school participated in the Every 15 Minutes program last year. I was one of the people who was involved in the crash, being flown in the helicopter. It's a great program that I think if it can save even one life, it's doing it's job. Now I am writing a persuasion paper in my college english class about installing this program into all high schools. Thanks! Yreka, CA Chelsey T. Dec 3, 2007

I found this site through a fellow UOP online classmate who is an officer and a Traffic Investigator. I'm glad he shared it with us because I was watching the news this past weekend and found out that Hawaii is the highest in the nation for alcohol related deaths...and it is just tragic, the smallest island has the highest rate. I personally do not know anyone that has been a victim but I do know many that have had DUI's within the past year and it needs to stop. People don't take things seriously unless a death affects them personally. Waianae, HI Jennifer Garma Dec 3, 2007

I've come across this site by chance; at least I thought I did. I will be certain to tell my teenage grandchildren to check this out. I also lost my first husband who was killed by a drunk driver in 1976. The driver hit my husband head-on at over 100 mph leaving four little children without a father. Jack was only 39. Recently I was also hit by a drunk driver but was fortunate to survive. The accidents happen so fast, but the pain lasts a lifetime. It can happen to your family and to people you love. Please be a hero and don't let your friends drive drunk; they'll still love you tomorrow. Think of it as a gift; you will be giving them ANOTHER TOMORROW. Please be safe. Life would not be the same without you. New Market, VA Kathleen McHugh Boyles Dec 3, 2007

I am a student at the University of Phoenix and I was having a conversation with one of my classmates who is heavily involved in "Every 15 Minutes". I told him I admired the concept, and now that I have read the site; I am even more impressed. I think this is an excellent way to make teenagers see the possible effects of drinking & driving, and hopefully it will deter some of the bad decisions they make. I think you all have a wonderful message and I wish you much success. Chicago, IL Patricia Jolliff Dec 2, 2007

I am on this site to get info for my college speech class. My sister was killed by a drunk driver in 1979 and I will never be the same . I am going to give a persuasive speech to a group of college kids and will use the info I found here to try to convince them to never drink and drive. God bless you for creating this website.If it saves 1 life it is worht it. Karla Botts Ochelata, OK Karla Botts Nov 27, 2007

I am a 17 year-old Senior, class of 2008. I never really thought much about the impact or how offen someone dies due to a drunk driver. I know my mother always tells me to be careful while driving on weekends but I don't think much of it. Now I see the TRUE REALITY of what can happen and how offen it does. Kannapolis, NC Rusty Metts Nov 24, 2007

I came across this site while looking for information for my partner and I to do an alcohol class for the local high schools. I am absolutely amazed by this idea and think more schools should use it. Thanks for the great information. Scranton, ND R.Nichols Nov 19, 2007

i never thought i would be speaking at a high school but this year i contacted every fifteen minutes in virginia beach,va. to speak about loosing my twin brother and his wife on august 21,2006.my brother was drinking and high on drugs which was apart of both of there lives for along time.they where only going down to the corner store for more beer & cigerattes but never made it he wrapped the car around the telephone pole going 72mph it killed both of them instantly. they left behind three beautiful children ages 9,11,12.that my mom is now raising.i felt like this is the best way to speak to teenagers since i have two.to show them how life can be gone in a instant and it's about the choices you make.now my neice will never have her father to walk her down the isle when she gets married.they don't have there parents anymore to take them fishing and camping.it's not the same being raised by your grandparents when eveybody else has there mom and dad eating lunch with them at school.there lives have been turned upside down for a stupid choice my brother made.i want to continue to speak to teenagers about this.if i can touch one teenager.so there family don't have to go to the pain we have. Virginia Beach, VA lisa etheridge Nov 10, 2007

I just happened to come accross the 15 minute website accidentally. I was reading it and thought what a great program. I wish my daughter had this in her school at 16 and 17 years old. She is now 24. So many of her friends have been lost in collisions due to alcohol. Thank you for doing this. Robin Nov 1, 2007

I have lost somone due to a drunk driver, my older sister Sam. She went to a party on spring break and her friends all awferded to drive her home even though under the influence of alcahol. She said no, she started to walk home and she was 7 houses from ours and she was run over, on the side walk! I was still at a friends house by now, and i found out the next day after she had passed. Micheal Nov 1, 2007

Every 15 minutes is the worst time to be a student on the road on prom night. When the program was brought to my school last year, there were a lot of people that I was friends with that were out on the feild. I cried as soon as they started to pull people from the cars and put them on the ground. It was a very sad experience. I think it taught a lot of people not to drink and drive on prom night. Elizabeth Green Oct 30, 2007

I know i wasnt part of the Every 15 Minutes program, but it made me think of what could happen to me if i was acctualy in an accident. We just had it yesterday and today and i started crying at the assembly. I know it wasnt real, but it made me think about what happens when you make a bad choice. I lost my cousin in a car accident, not to drinking and driving, but for working late and falling asleep at the wheel. He was only 17. I never got to go to his Memorial because i was out of the country. But it makes me think. I will never do something like that EVERRRRR. Henderson, NV Kacie Oct 20, 2007

I recently had this done at my school, actually we just had it about two weeks ago, and I can't get that scene of seeing a dead, bloody body ejected onto the front of the car...it was so real and so...close that it was so hard to believe that this was just a simulation. Although many of the kids in my school didn't take this assembly seriously, I'm just glad that my school district did this for us because it just effected me so much and that fact that real people do die and that this does happen just hit me with that realization. Thank you everyone involved with this program, it completley altered my life... Piedmont, CA Jessica Oct 18, 2007

I came across this program when i was a freshman in Simi Valley High i have moved since theen and i submitted the program to my schools Excutive Director and i hope he took the time to read the packet because i put alot of time and effort into the packet in hope that my school that i am attending now will get more information on the program because i have alot of friends who are underage and like to go out and party and then they drive themselves home thank god that none of them have gotten in an accdent because i don't know what i would do if my best friend died and it was her fault. my other friend likes to do weed and she offered me some and i had to tell her no i don't want to go down the same road that my birthmother went down i don't want to become addicted to drugs and go to Jail and become like her. so thats my stories. Woodland Hills, Ca Jimmy Biers Oct 17, 2007

this site really openend the eyes of many students in my senior class....thanks so much for realizing the true danger in drunk driving. Citra, FL Brittney Oct 16, 2007

this program truly touched me when i was a junior in high school it was very sad an very realistic and i wrote a poem about it called "Dying Consequences" I never thought this could happen I never knew That driving drunk behind the wheel I’d be losing all of you Why me? Why now? Why did this happen? And how? I had my whole life ahead of me I had it all planned out I knew what I wanted to do And now I can’t even scream or shout I see your faces I want to wipe those tears I want to reach out But now this is the reality that came from my greatest fears I want you to hold me in your arms I want it to be alright I want you to know That for my life I put up a fight I just wish if I had known I would have made different choices I wouldn’t have done this But now all I can do is hear your voices I can hear you saying If only we could turn back time She wouldn’t have made that mistake She wouldn’t have committed this ly crime If only I could have One last chance I would have said I love you And I would have made it last Now I know why You punished me for what I did You loved me so much You didn’t want me to die from this as a kid Now I’m lying here Waiting to be carried out Thinking about what you should tell them I know what my heart’s telling me without a doubt Tell him I loved him, he was my world Tell the s what they meant to me And please say she loved you so much To all the family Mom and dad I’m sorry that sometimes my heart is what I hid But know that I loved you more than anyone I would die for you, and I did This dying consequence Came from a stupid choice But don’t mourn Please rejoice For I am just another angel That made a mistake But now I’m happy sitting next to Jesus I am in a better place Nichelle Oct 10, 2007

As a Frederick City Police Explorer I have seen many dangerous drivers. During the summer I do ride-alongs with a Police Officer that is assigned to the Whisky unit, designed just for alcohol related crimes. My second year partisipating in the ride-along program I got bad news of a police officer that was struck by a member of his team while trying to apprehend a drunk driver that fled from his car during a traffic stop. Officer Luke Hoffman wont be comming back into work again, and its for him that I try the hardest I can to encourage others not to drink and drive. I hadn't cried in 3 years, untill the day of his funeral when I had to walk past officer Hoffman and salute him with honor. That was the loudest tear you would have ever seen. Anthony Oct 4, 2007

i havent had the chance to visit this website untill now so im glad i did. My senior year in high school, (2007)i voluenteered to be in this program at my school. I got chosen to be the victim that died on arrival. They even simulated a funneral for me at an assembley at school. So many people were effected by this program. some of my best friends have changed for the better. and im so glad i could be someone who helps kids realize that they are NOT invincible. some kids will never learn but i really hope that image of me dead, and hearing my family speak at my funneral was enough to always keep it in the back of thier heads. i thank everyone in this program soo much! god bless! kiley Kiley White Oct 1, 2007

I came across this site by accident , but I'm glad I did! At the end of my Sophomore year(2005) was when I had lost my first friend, due to drugs. Hollie Ann Hammann(16) had trusted a "friend" to be her sober shover. Hollie gave her "friend" the keys to her car and told her to take her home. They didn't make it there. The driver decided to huff air dusters while driving and passed out at the wheel. The car flipped and Hollie was ejected. The driver also 16 had few injuries and got a slap on the hand for her stupidity. She's now 18 or 19 and free as a bird to do what ever she pleases. For that one little high cost Hollie her life. I've lost a friend from O.D.ing. I've lost 3 from drinking and driving, 2 paralyzed for life. One from the neck down and the other from the waist down. I just recently lost my best friend, John Nelson(18), from falling asleep at the wheel. He had been out partying the night before. Though he didn't drink that night and took care of the ones who had, he lost his life. There are ways to prevent most things, some people just don't think. I miss John more and more each day! They say time heals.. How long is it going to take for people to learn?! Lisa Miller Sep 25, 2007

I came across this site by accident , but I'm glad I did! At the end of my Sophomore year(2005) was when I had lost my first friend, due to drugs. Hollie Ann Hammann(16) had trusted a "friend" to be her sober shover. Hollie gave her "friend" the keys to her car and told her to take her home. They didn't make it there. The driver decided to huff air dusters while driving and passed out at the wheel. The car flipped and Hollie was ejected. The driver also 16 had few injuries and got a slap on the hand for her stupidity. She's now 18 or 19 and free as a bird to do what ever she pleases. For that one little high cost Hollie her life. I've lost a friend from O.D.ing. I've lost 3 from drinking and driving, 2 paralyzed for life. One from the neck down and the other from the waist down. I just recently lost my best friend, John Nelson(18), from falling asleep at the wheel. He had been out partying the night before. Though he didn't drink that night and took care of the ones who had, he lost his life. There are ways to prevent most things, some people just don't think. I miss John more and more each day! They say time heals.. How long is it going to take for people to learn?! Lisa Miller Sep 25, 2007

I came across this site by accident , but I'm glad I did! At the end of my Sophomore year(2005) was when I had lost my first friend, due to drugs. Hollie Ann Hammann(16) had trusted a "friend" to be her sober shover. Hollie gave her "friend" the keys to her car and told her to take her home. They didn't make it there. The driver decided to huff air dusters while driving and passed out at the wheel. The car flipped and Hollie was ejected. The driver also 16 had few injuries and got a slap on the hand for her stupidity. She's now 18 or 19 and free as a bird to do what ever she pleases. For that one little high cost Hollie her life. I've lost a friend from O.D.ing. I've lost 3 from drinking and driving, 2 paralyzed for life. One from the neck down and the other from the waist down. I just recently lost my best friend, John Nelson(18), from falling asleep at the wheel. He had been out partying the night before. Though he didn't drink that night and took care of the ones who had, he lost his life. There are ways to prevent most things, some people just don't think. I miss John more and more each day! They say time heals.. How long is it going to take for people to learn?! Lisa Miller Sep 25, 2007

My little sister's high school is doing this next april. She is really excited about it. I never had anything like this when I was in high school. (2004). I have lost three friends from drunk drivers. Tyson Wilkes age 17, in 2004.Killed in a hit and run accident. the driver of that car lived. Andrea Rincon (20) and Atalia Rivera(19) May 20th 2006. They were killed when an 18 year old drunk driver ran a red light and hit the car the girls were in. Out of 5 people and 2 cars 1 person survived. That was my friend Amber that was driving the girls.This program/activites are great. I really hope it gets through to kids, teachers....EVERYONE! Megan H Sep 25, 2007

The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn school district just had the "Every 15 Minute" program. I am a fireman in Adel and "responded" to the call. It is I think very surreal for the students. I also work as a Emergency Medical Dispatcher for our Sheriff's Office. I know first hand what goes into the planning of this event. It is litteraly months of meetings at the school. Everyone needs to be commended for getting this program up and running. Jeremiah Minshall Sep 19, 2007

I FEEL SO SOORY FORALL THE FAMILIES DESTORYED DO TO THE CAUSE OF ALCOHOLICS DRIVING WHEN INTOXICATED PLEASE IF YOU WANT TO LET SOMONE LIVE THERE LIFE PLEASE I BEG YOU DONT BE THE ONE TO KILL A INAACENT LIFE DONT DRINK THEN DRIVE YOUR PUTTING OTHER LIVES IN DANGER JUST NOT YOUR OWN.IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND KNOW SOMEONE WHO WAS KILLED DURING A DRUNK DRIVER PLEASE DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I MADE AND PUT OR NIECE OR CHILD IN A CAR WITH SOMEONE YOU DONT KNOW WHOS BEEN DRINKING WHILE THEYVE BEEN INTOXICATED PLEASE DONT KILL SOMONE WHO HASNT DID ANY THING BUT LIVE A GOOD GREAT LIFE THANX FOR LISTING GLORIA SMITH Sep 19, 2007

I was so inspired by the every 15 minutes program. Almost 2 years ago two of my friends from Easton Area High School, Mike Cummings and Amanda Shultz, died in a drunk car crash. This program touched me in so many ways. I was a freshmen in high school when I aw this program and Ihope that every high schools across the country see this. Thank you for everyone who runs this program and may God bless you all. Stephanie Prekopa Sep 15, 2007

I found out about this program through myspace and since then I have done some research and I think every high school in the US should have this at their school. Students think nothing will happen to them. I'm gald this program stated impared driving, because it's not just drinking and drugs, but drowsy driving, and distracted driving too! They all can kill you and someone else. How can you ever say your sorry??? Your life and others will forever be changed by a choice made. Think before you get behind the wheel of a car, or before you get into a car where the driver is impared! Leave your cell phones alone! Don't mess with your 1-pod or stereo. Pay attention and get plenty of sleep! Too many people are dying on our highways and instead of getting better it seems to be getting worse. Don't think it can't happen to you! I lost my son to a drowsy driver in 1998. He was a passenger and was only 16 years old, 2 weeks before his junior year of high school. My heart is forever broken! Think about your parents, your brothers, sisters, friends. Think about how you can deal with the reality that you caused the death of a friend or even a stranger. That your decision to operated a car changed your life and the life of others forever. I now visit my son at a cemetary. I will never hold a grandchild from him, I will never know who he would have married. I will never get to hug him or just call him on the phone. We are all responsible for the decisions we make and sometimes we make a huge mistake. And we have to live with it. You may think it will never happen to you, but the odds are you will either be involved in a accident or know someone who was, and you may even attend a classmates funeral. It is a heart breaker! Please Think Before you get behind the wheel of a car. The life you save my just be your own! In Loving Memory of my son RONNIE LYNN THOMPSON 1/13/1982 ~ 8/22/1998 RIP my son! You can find his memorial on myspace. God Bless, Ronnie's Mom Lorri Ronnie Lynn Thompson's Mom Lorri Sep 12, 2007

I just wanted to say that I hope that everyone in the country gets a chance to see this website. It touches me every time I hear about someone being killed by a drunk driver. I am now 23 and was in the car with my fiance` when we were hit head on by a person that had been drinking and then got behind the wheel. I beg of you people, DON'T GET BEHIND THE WHEEL IF YOU HAVE BEEN DRINKING!!!! I was fortunate enough to have only minor injuries but my fiance` wasn't so lucky and I watched him die right in front of my face. It is real people get that through your big heads. I am going to go to my school district and request this program be taught. Alvin, Tx Bridget H. Aug 30, 2007

The Every 15 Minutes program visited my school this past year. I was initally skeptical about the program, wondering if it was really powerful enough to make a difference in the way my schoolmates viewed drinking. I can say that it strongly affected me from a personal standpoint, as my boyfriend at the time was one of the living dead. Seeing him say goodbye to his loved ones was one of the hardest things i have ever witnessed. Along with my friends, I couldn't help but sob as the dead read their letters to the ones they left behind. I can honestly say that this program has changed my life. I hope it continues to spread to educate countless others about the heartbreaking consequences of drinking and driving. Rockville, MD Pam Katz Aug 26, 2007

The Every 15 Minutes program visited my school this past year. I was initally skeptical about the program, wondering if it was really powerful enough to make a difference in the way my schoolmates viewed drinking. I can say that it strongly affected me from a personal standpoint, as my boyfriend at the time was one of the living dead. Seeing him say goodbye to his loved ones was one of the hardest things i have ever witnessed. Along with my friends, I couldn't help but sob as the dead read their letters to the ones they left behind. I can honestly say that this program has changed my life. I hope it continues to spread to educate countless others about the heartbreaking consequences of drinking and driving. Rockville, MD Pam Katz Aug 26, 2007

I just became aware of this marvelous program on My Space through a friends profile there . What a remarkeable program ! I intend doing more research here in hopes that something like this can be shared in the community I live .Thanks for offering such a fantastic site ...Peachy ( a My Space friend ) Lyons, NY Pamela Salerno Aug 13, 2007

THIS YEAR I ATTENDED THE EVERY 15 MINUTE PROGRAM WITH MY FATHER AT THE SCHOOL WHERE HE TEACHES. I CHOSE TO ATTEND AND SPEAK BECAUSE MY HUSBAND AND THE FATHER OF MY THREE CHILDREN WAS KILLED BY A DRUNK DRIVER. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO SPEAK BUT I KNOW THAT IT TOUCHED LIVES. I EVEN RECIEVED A NOTE LATER THAT WEEK FORM ONE ON THE STUDENTS THANKING ME FOR BEING THERE. IF IT CHANGED ONE LIFE THAT MAKES ME HAPPY. I THINK IT IS A GREAT PROGRAM AND HOPE THAT IT CONTINUES TO SAVE LIVES. DECATUR, TX MELINDA STOVER Aug 11, 2007

I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THE EVERY 15 MINUTES PROGRAM HAS CHANGED MY LIFE ALOT. WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO GO THROUGHT IN THEIR LIVES WHEN IT COME TO GETTING INTO A VIHICLE WITH A PERSON WHO MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DRINKING IS A VERY SCARRY THING TO DEAL WITH. WE HAD THE PROGRAM HELD AT SONOMA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, AND IT NOT ONLY CHANGED MY LIFE, BUT IT ALSO CHANGED THE LIVES OF ALL THE STUDENTS THAT ATTENDED, AND I WAS GLAD TO SEE THAT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ONLY FOR THE JUNIORS AND SENIORS OF SONOMA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, THERE WERE EVEN FRESHMAN AND SOPHMORES THAT UNEXPECTEDLY SHOWED UP TO SEE THE PROGRAM IN ACTION, AND THEY WERE TOUCHED AS WELL. DARIUS DRAKE Aug 6, 2007

I think that this is truly important. I think that we need to get these children while they are young and impressionable enough that we can make a difference. I think that this program should be done every year, at every school. If the parents and the school in your city or town does not want to sponsor and Every 15 Minutes demonstration, it is because they are in denial. This killer rages everywhere and the only way to stop it is make penalites harsher. Get people to report drunk drivers. And make people take some personal responsibilty. Drinking and driving is a CHOICE. You get behind the wheel, you're going to get caught, you get caught, you're going to get punished. Period!! You take a life the penalties need to be steep. I thank you all for such a valuable program and will help in any way that I can.In loving memory of Krystal Speer 2/15/95-7/7/07. Royal Oak, MI Kimberly Shell Aug 2, 2007

This past year the program has visited my school before prom, as it does every other year. well this was my senior year. this program had such an effect on me, it was so realistic, i was crying and it took awhile for me to come back down to earth n remember that none of what i was seeing was the real thing (although this kind of tragedy happens all the time). it was a great program and for some of the people who learned nothing from all of this, i feel sorry for you. RIP Hillary Benner we will always remember u in our hearts! BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA jackie Jul 27, 2007

Drunk Drivers are horrible! And they always get away with it until it's TOO LATE! And what's worse is when their families cover for them! We need drunk-driving/alcohlics laws in each and every state to protect our children in divorces, not "joint-custody" laws!! Audra Lyon Jul 23, 2007

We had an Every 15 Minutes event at the school I teach at this year. It was my first time experiencing it. I was very impressed. A student was pulled out of my class, and after the obituary was read, the entire class was silent for about a minute. I wasn't quite sure where to go with it, but asked if anyone had anything to share. The students had a wonderful discussion about it. The entire event was quite powerful. In my senior level classes ( teach high school science), every year before Senior Ball, I write my cell phone number on the board at the start of class, then ask the students to write it down. Someone usually asks "What is it?" I tell them I'll let them know in a minute. After they have written it down, I tell them they now have my cell phone number and that they now have no excuse to get in a car if the driver has been drinking. I tell them that if they get in a situation where the driver has been drinking, I hope they can call their parents or other family member, but that if they don't they are welcome to call me anytime of the night. They are always quite thankful and impressed. I have yet to have anyone call me, but if I have kept at least one student from getting in a car with a drunk driver, I'll be satisfied. Lee Amosslee Jul 23, 2007

We had an Every 15 Minutes event at the school I teach at this year. It was my first time experiencing it. I was very impressed. A student was pulled out of my class, and after the obituary was read, the entire class was silent for about a minute. I wasn't quite sure where to go with it, but asked if anyone had anything to share. The students had a wonderful discussion about it. The entire event was quite powerful. In my senior level classes ( teach high school science), every year before Senior Ball, I write my cell phone number on the board at the start of class, then ask the students to write it down. Someone usually asks "What is it?" I tell them I'll let them know in a minute. After they have written it down, I tell them they now have my cell phone number and that they now have no excuse to get in a car if the driver has been drinking. I tell them that if they get in a situation where the driver has been drinking, I hope they can call their parents or other family member, but that if they don't they are welcome to call me anytime of the night. They are always quite thankful and impressed. I have yet to have anyone call me, but if I have kept at least one student from getting in a car with a drunk driver, I'll be satisfied. Lee Amosslee Jul 23, 2007

I was in High School in the years of 2000 thru 2004. I was acting as the drunk driver. Even though it was a Mock Setup people gave me strange looks. So imagin that not only did you drink and drive, not only did you cause an accident and possibly killed someone, Now you must live thru life with constant guilt. I was a hard roll to play for me. As I am sure it was for others. So I PLEAD others....DONT DRINK AND DRIVE...Its not worth the terrible pain it can cause! Chico, CA Jose B. Lomeli Jul 21, 2007

the 15 minutes program is so amazing!it reaches out not to just the people involved but them their peers and every single person in there enviroment.my older brother was a part of the 15 minutes program and he was actually the driver behind the crash vehicles wheel.this program really reinforced how serious drinking and driving realy is and i'm sure that i am not the only one who was completely completely touched and convinced by the 15 minutes program its great that we can do this for the community and i just want to say that it is a great way to cut down two things 1.underage drinking 2.dui's P.S i'm under the age of 15 and this reached me michaela l francis Jul 19, 2007

the 15 minutes program is so amazing!it reaches out not to just the people involved but them their peers and every single person in there enviroment.my older brother was a part of the 15 minutes program and he was actually the driver behind the crash vehicles wheel.this program really reinforced how serious drinking and driving realy is and i'm sure that i am not the only one who was completely completely touched and convinced by the 15 minutes program its great that we can do this for the community and i just want to say that it is a great way to cut down two things1.underage drinking2.dui'sP.S i'm under the age of 15 and this reached me alpine, ca michaela l francis Jul 19, 2007

I think if a person can afford to go out and drink,then theycan afford a cab,Think before killing anyone.I am totaly against drunks,and drunk drivers.They take lifes,they should get death also.I could go on and on about how I hate drunk drivers,But I believe they do need to bring back the death penatility.You kill you die too. Moundsville, WVA Donna Young Jul 15, 2007

Hey Ya'll. When I was in high school during 2000-2004, our high school put on the whole program. It was devastating to act this out as if our best friends were killed in an accident of some sort, all related to some sort of alcohol abuse. Some were killed by a drunk driver, some were in the car with a drunk driver, some were just acting stupid after drinking. It hit hard. Everything came true. As one of your statements said about Every 15 Minutes works, a person comes in and tells their testimony on how they were affected by someone being killed in this sort of situation. Well in 2004, Manteca High School in Manteca, California brought in an officer from the Lodi area. He looked really familiar and I started to think of why I already knew him. He started explaining the situation of his son dying. As he was explaining what had happened it snapped. It was my friend he was talking about, and Officer Williams was telling the story. I hadn't known that he had came onto his son's death scene. Just knowing that he saw his son's feet and knew, would devastate me because I now have a son and just thinking of losing my boy would kill me. But thank you so much for helping some people realize that it just doesn't pay off to drink. You can't help those who are on the road and drink but you can help your friends. Well, Thank you again. You definitely have made my life different by opening my eyes more. Thank you. Littlefield, TX Neomi Thomas (Hawley) Jul 11, 2007

It is so great to have you all around to teach teens and kids about drunk driving and the results from it. My grandpa about killed himself one night comming back from a party and was drunk and run through a fence and the post just barely missed his face, and it completely totaled his car!! DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE, IT CAN CAUSE YOUR LIFE OR ANOTHERS!!! Keep it safe and DON'T drive under the influence!! Russell Springs, Ky. Laura Owens Jul 5, 2007

This is a program I support 100% its awsome what is done! I hope to put on this program or one like it for my school. Newberg, Or Janet Jul 4, 2007

This is a program I support 100% its awsome what is done! I hope to put on this program or one like it for my school. Newberg, OR Janet Jul 4, 2007

My grandson participated in the program a few years ago at El Toro HS. It had a great inpact on him. Sad to say my grandaughter Stephanie McGill from Jackson NJ was killed by a drunk driver going the wrong way on the highway. He was killed himself and managed to miss 2 cars and a tractortrailer before hitting her head on. She was only 20 years old and leaves a grieving family of 3 sisters, mom and dad a extented wealth of family who loved her so much. I plan on shouting from the rooftops about this program and hope it at least saves someone, but of course this can never happen to me! Pompton Plains, NJ diane brancato Jun 24, 2007

After this program came to me school i realised how short life really can be.drinking and smoking may be fun for some peoples but for others its terrifying....my little brother and 4 friends were killed in a car accident after a drunk driver hit them...my little brother was my everything and to sit there and watch him die killed me..i can't believe this was even happening right before my eyes...family and friends are my life practiacly....i hate when peopls drink and drive...it's just the stupidest move to make in your life...why kill others when your having fun?....but this program really opened my eyes....i now look at life in a different way but for better and i changed alot of things about me...im not helping young kids and teens with tragidy's that have hit there family or community's that may have out an affect on theire young lifes..but my point is that i love everything about this 15 minutes program is helps and opens eyes ALOT!!!....so help others save a life and prevent tragidy's like these one's Jacqueliine Jun 22, 2007

I am just browsing and searching programs to bring into our Alternative High School since I am the Career Counselor. I want the best program and your program was on a list to research...so here i am to check it out and possibly bring it to our studnets. Nina Torres Jun 20, 2007

you guys changed my life when you came to my high school. you guys have also made a huge impact on my little sister which goes to rockville high school. I thank you guys soo much.you guys are doing great things. god bless yall. rockville, md melissa robey Jun 19, 2007

you guys changed my life when you came to my high school. you guys have also made a huge impact on my little sister which goes to rockville high school. I thank you guys soo much.you guys are doing great things. god bless yall Rockville, MD melissa robey Jun 19, 2007

Our school just did this program and I can say that it left such an impact on me despite that I have watched shows that reenact this. The dramatization on Los Alamitos High School felt so real. Now, I will never drink and drive, thanks to EFM. Melanie Jun 16, 2007

I've heard about this event both on news and from the high school I'm going to attend, and I think it's a very good chance to persuade and tell others to think about what could happen when you drink. The sorrowful truth is that, indeed, every fifteen minutes another accident is made because of a drunk driver, and honestly, we have to stop it. This is an inspiring event, and a strong one at that. As a soon-to-be freshmen, I hope that others are as touched by this program as I am. Freesia Amaryllis Jun 16, 2007

HI, I am a grandmother raising my two young grandchldren ages 5 and 11. Drug Addiction took their mother away to jail, but she is still alive. This website is absoulutely by far the most important thing our children of today needs to experience, This Program, first hand and all Schools it should be mandatory yet unexpected. I beieve all Parents would gladly Fund this Program for thier childs School. I cannot recommend this site and this program enough! Thank you all for everything you have done here, and your efforts to make this program available to everyone. I pray for the families that this tragic reality has touched their lives. Thank You. Nancy Smyrna, GA nancy/angelboundamw Jun 8, 2007

I saw Good Morning America on 6-7-07. I thought the Every 15 Minutes program is something so powerful and the message is so important that I emailed the Principal of my daughter's high school to suggest that they look in to getting this program there. I offered my time to help that happen. Sharyn Friedman Buffalo Grove, IL Sharyn Friedman Jun 8, 2007

I was reading the story on abc news i think your program is wonderful,iI have a little brother that is about to get his liscence and i wish he and his friends at Kempsville High School could participate in a evnt like this . virginia beach, va KT Jun 8, 2007

I participated as the parent who talked with the students that took part in the EFM program at Bonita HS,La Verne,CA. My son had been killed the July before the May prom 2006 by a hit and run drunk driver. The La Verne police department asked my husband and I to speak to the students on the night that they were taken away from their friends and family. Although it was extremely difficult thing to do, it helped so much in the healing process to know that if even one student is saved by not drinking and driving, it was worth all the efforts that it takes to put this program on. Keep it going it does make a difference. Marilyn Beckman Jun 7, 2007

What a surprise to see Notre Dame on national tv this morning with a very inform program. Great job!!!! Pat Jun 7, 2007

I heard about your website through a friend of mine in Texas, who saw a report on GMA. I have to say that your site is extrememly well done, and I think your program is one of great effectiveness! I could only wish that we had a program such as this one in Canada!!! I have bookmarked your site and will send to friends and post on other sites!!!! Thanks so much for caring!!!! Vickie Deschenes Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada Vickie Deschenes Jun 7, 2007

Thank you to all who participate in this. I'm about to contact my daughters High School to try and arrange to have "Every 15 Mintues" go to their school. I can understand how this program has a real life effect on them and their familes. THANK YOU THANK YOU! Teresa Morgan Jun 7, 2007

This is a great program. I am a student and region representative for the state of Florida for SADD and I think this program should be emplimented in every school each and be mandatory. I learned about this on Good Morning America this morning. Mandy Lancaster Jun 7, 2007

I think that this program really hit home for alot of these kids who have either drank and drove or who have thought about doing it! We never had anything like this back in my days of High School but we also knew better. This is the best influence I have yet to see make its way across the nation and I support it 100%. Beeville, Tx Angie Abrigo Jun 7, 2007

I WAS SO MOVED BY THE PIECE THAT WAS DONE ON G.M.A ABOUT TEENS AND ALCOHOL. I USED TO BE IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND I USED TO PULL TEENS FROM CARS AND IT REALLY BOTHERED ME THAT SOMEONE SO YOUNG WOULD WASTE THEIR LIFE, ALL BECAUSE THEY WANTED TO DRINK. I USE TO GO AROUND TO AREA SCHOOLS TALKING ABOUT THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOL AND SEAT BELT WEARING, MY GOAL WAS TO REACH JUST ONE TEEN, THEN I'VE DONE MY JOB. I THINK EVERY SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE THIS, THIS IS TRUE REALITY RIGHT DOWN TO THE CORE. FENTON, MICH HEIDI MADSEN Jun 7, 2007

I have been inspired to contact the high school my 2 younger brothers attend to introduce this program to administrators and begin the process of impelmenting this into the 2008 school year. Thank you for developing something that actually has an impact on our youth. I think it is invaluable! Auburn, wa Linsey Rickett Jun 7, 2007

I would love to see this innovative program brought to the Craven County Schools. New Bern, NC Diana Bottone Jun 7, 2007

I would like to see every fifteen minutes here in Klamath County we have a lot of young kids that think it is ok to drink and drive we need to wake up our young kids in this town Klamath Falls, Or Sally Mazza Jun 7, 2007

I just watched GMA and was brought to tears to see such an awesome program in place. I have often felt reality and smart fear are the way to motivate kids to make the right choices. I have an 11yr old and 9mon. old son and am concerned for their safety and their decisions. I think this program will be instrumental in the understanding of consequences. Thank you for my family and all the others this will effect. Austin, Tx Linda Gilliam Jun 7, 2007

Incredibly brilliant idea to help keep our teenagers safe. I hope we can have this impact our community! Onalaska, WI Jeff Hoch Jun 7, 2007

I watched Good Morning America today and thought that the piece of Every 15 Minutes was aired at the perfect time as students are getting ready to graduate. It was very informative and being a mom, I hope that a program like that will be brought to this area, so students know. It is really scary knowing that someone is killed every 15 minutes, my heart goes out to families that have had to go through this. Please keep up the good work, and thank you~Katrina Carneys Point, NJ Katrina Watkins Jun 7, 2007

After watching this story on GMA, I had to share it in online communities I am in. I also plan on showing this site to my 16yr old daughter, who will be getting her driving permit soon and who will be dating soon as well. I plan on sending this to our school district, to try and encourage them to get involved in this program. I have seen that larger schools in our area have done this, and I want the smaller schools to get involved as well. Thank you for this---I truly hope it helps bring more awareness to our communities! New Boston, Tx Michelle Jun 7, 2007

I really wish they would have had this program years ago. When I was in ninth grade I had 7 friends in a months time killed due to drunk driving accidents. In one of the accidents my best friend was thrown through the front window and into a tree and killed instantly. The other one 5 of my friends were at a basketball game and a boy from another school stole a teachers car. He was drunk speeding down a street were there closed off the bridge that was being worked on and went off into the river where all of my friends drowned in the car. He was the only one who got out and the only one who could swim. My friends never got to see high school, proms, graduation or even be an adult. In the second accident it was my 15 year old friend and her 8 year old sister. They had the funeral for those 5 kids all together at the biggest church in town. The said thing about it was the funeral made front page, but, nothing was ever mentioned about the accident or done to the boy because he was a minor. Baton Rouge, LA Helen M. Banks Jun 7, 2007

Our school has participated a couple of times in this type of program and it really does impact the whole community. The kids that are in high school now have not been a part of this because it has been several years. I feel it very important to put this issue in the kids faces because nothing seems to get their attention. They don't understand why we as parents worry when they are out. Thank you for this service because I know you have saved some lives in the process. Port Lavaca, TX Lesa Jurek Jun 7, 2007

I graduated in 2005 from Chesterton High School. In high school I did drink a lot (especially my junior year). Since then, however, I have grown up *a lot* and am involved in my youth group at church: both middle schoolers and high schoolers. The stories they share with me are very real and scary, and I just wanted to say that after watching your scenerios on the News this morning, I am truly touched and moved by your passion to prevent such things from happening. It's very true that teens are "fearless" and therefore think they can get away with driving while intoxicated, but you have instilled a fear by role playing this statistic. I have been involved in role playing skits in front of our 7th and 8th graders for reasons why not to drink and smoke, but this is truly phenomenal! I just wanted to stop by and say THANKS. I'm sure you get many thanks and compliments, but truly an inspiration. Keep it up... =), Korynn Korynn Jun 7, 2007

I seen the segment on Good Morning America... It brought back memories forme from when i was in highschool. We re-acted the Every 15 Minutes and I belive that it touched allot of our classmates at the time. Its just like the commericals say... " you protect your children from th dangers when they are small, protect them from the dangers of Drugs and alcohol. I have lost a few friends to drunk driving, you dont realize how hard it is to pick up the phone and want to call them, and noone is there! I just wish that people would realize if you cant walk... you cant drive. Monica Jun 7, 2007

Thank you for the insightful information given through EFM program. This inspires me to share with my parishioners and community. Robinsky A. Reed Jun 7, 2007

Every 15 Minutes Program was aired on GOOD MORNING AMERICA on Thursday June 7th, 2007 - LINK: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/?CMP=google_bcast&partner=google&gclid=CL359_OByowCFQwpIgodaGbUVQorhttp://abcnews.go.com/GMA/popup?id=3252343 Officer Dean Wilson Jun 7, 2007

This week in our area of NC, there has been a drunk driving accident reported EVERY DAY on the news. No kidding. As the mother of a 15 year old who will be taking driver's ed. this summer, who will be on the road before I know it, this program should be seen by every high school in the country.No matter how good our kids are, no matter how much they think they know-they do not always fully grasp the idea that dead is forever. I commend those of you have have participated in this very challenging program. Thank you for saving the lives of our kids. It's helping.They hear you. Deborah McReady Jun 7, 2007

I am not yet in high school, but i saw at the high school near me, Caney Creek High, What went on On the day of our Every 15 minutes program. It was saddening adn very eerie to see the reapers, victims, and all of the scenarios around the school. I was deeply touched and affected by all of it, and am looking foward to taking part in the reenactments and such when i get into High School, and perhaps helping in spreading awareness of the seriousness and fatality of drunk driving by affacting the hearts of others as this program has affected me. Good work. Jacqueline Jun 6, 2007

My Daughter was the driver in the 15 minutes program. It brought tears to my eyes knowing she was responsible for the deaths of others at our expense. It was even more sobering when the students at Perris High School had just had a horrific accident that really did kill 4 students just two days proir to the event at her high school. You kids out there reading this - IT'S FOR REAL! PEOPLE DIE EVERYDAY DON'T DRINK & DRIVE John Jun 2, 2007

it was an honor to have this at my school at bayside high because we have so many students that are out in this world that are doing things they have no bussiness doing and drinking and driving thanks alot Danielle Valentine Jun 1, 2007

I remember an incident in high school when a group of us where going down to the desert to go play in the sand. 2 girls and 4 guys, last minute the guys decided not to let us girls go. In the morning we found out that the driver of the jeep rolled it and another really close friend was killed. it has been over 25 yrs. and i have never forgotten the friend we lost or how it felt to see Derricks car in the parking lot where he left it that fateful night , or the funeral, his family, the sadness and everyone of our group , except Robert the driver of the jeep; he was in jail for D.U.I. Robert's mom was at the funeral and I don't know who hurt worse, Derricks mom for loosing her son, or Robert's mom knowing that her son killed his life long best friend. I wish this program was around back in the day, so we could of learned from interactive scenarios and not have to be part of the real aspect of a D.U.I. fatality. Daphne Stoba May 31, 2007

Hi my name is kenise smith and every 15 minutes, is very sad... we just did an assembly last week on every 15 minutes, and it was the best but sad assembly..It really made an impact on people...i hope people dont drink in drink! thanks.. Kenise May 30, 2007

I participated in the Every 15 Minutes program at Notre Dame High School in Bethlehem, Pa. and it was the most powerful program that anyone has ever put together. I'm 15 years old and I knew two people who died as the result of an alcohol related crash (they were drinking too), this program does what it is supposed to do and that is to get the attention of the teens watching and to open their eyes to the dangers of drinking and driving. The day the "Living Dead" walked around the school gave the day a different feel than every other day. People in some of my classes told me "your taking it to seriously" or "It's just staged you don't have to take it so seriously" but to me and everyone in the program it wasn't fake or staged, it was real. If this program keeps even only one person from drinking and driving, it did what it was supposed to, and that is to raise awareness about this growing problem. This program taught me more than I ever thought it would. Please, pass this program's story on so that we can lessen the drunk driving statistics. DON'T DRINK and DRIVE or GET IN a CAR WITH ANYONE WHO HAS!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! Blake J. Stevens May 28, 2007

I just witnessed the program at school. It was emotional and made a large impact on me and my friends. Everyone around me was crying during the "Memorial" video. It really hit us how much drunk driving affects us. I don't think I will ever drink or let a drunk person drive. I couldn't ruin someone's life like that, if I could have stopped it. I lost my dad, so I know how hard it is to lose a family member. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Celestina May 27, 2007

This past week i have participated in every 15 minutes. I personally think that this program is the best around. It really opens your eyes to what can happen to you. Everyone thinks they are invinsible and Every 15 Min helps you relize that you arnt. I personally dint participate in the accident scene i was the walking dead. but i had to watch my best friends die. I just wanted to write a little somthing. I have learned so much from the program! Heather Kelley May 26, 2007

I'm now a senior at Chowchilla Union High School. I believe that with the every 15 minutes program that it may have saved a lot of your students from doing something that they would regret for the rest of their live that if they would have made it out of the accident. The emtion and they looks on our students face fro those two days was just great how the reality of life and what can really happen to you if you get behind the wheel after just having one drink. i was surpised on how well that it really hit our students in the face with what they can do with a car and a drink. I'mo glad that my high school chose to be a part of the every 15 minute. So to all of the people that was a part of this program for my school it was a great thing and so I thank everyone that helped and made this a reality to the students at Chowchilla Uuion High School. Cynthia S. May 24, 2007

On april 19th and 20th my school Saint Mary;s High school was shown the dramatic Every 15 Minutes program. when i heard ther was going to be an assembly about drunk driving i though ok no big deal right then i was hearing that they were going to show us this huge to day thing then it hit me. in 2004 my brother and sisted told me about this really good assembly that they had about drunk driving called every i5 minutes and thats when i realized i would get my chance to experance it. Knowing what was going to happen i still to this day cry just thinking about it. on the first day when i saw the scene the munit they pulled the cover off i balled. I learned how effective this realy is on people. I just wanna thank the people who put all of their time and tramendious effort they put into such a wonderful, unforgtfull memory. SM, Stockton, CA Kelsie Haley May 23, 2007

This program is very impotant to pay a lot of attetion to because it tells you to make the right choices and decisions. NEVER GET IN A CAR WITH A DRUNK DRIVER. It has shown me that people die every 15 minutes from drunk driving accidents, and people have lost someone they love to that and I do not want to end up like them. Jenna Kershaw May 23, 2007

Today we had our "Every 15 Minutes" presentation at our school. I really didnt know what to expect. I was horrified the view the scene first hand, right in front of my eyes. It was SO realistic and i honestly didnt know what to say. I swore to myself long ago that i would NEVER do something like drink and drive, and now i know the consequences to back me up if i ever have a moment of weakness about drinking at a party or something, then driving. It was all so realistic and shocking to me.....i hope some of the people watching will want to change their ways after seeing the accident and knowing that that could be them, or their best friend, or their brother or sister on the hood of the smashed car. Hopefully, they will think about what they experienced BEFORE they drink and drive. DONT BE A STATISTIC! Lauren May 22, 2007

The EFM program was recently at my school. A lot of my dear friends were involved as the"living dead." Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the entire assembly the day prior to the memorial service. The program really hit home when I witnessed how tragic the scene of an alcohol related crash really is. I recently lost my closest aunt to an alcohol related car crash within the last month and a half and I got a huge dose of reality seeing the crash scene up close and personal. The last time that I saw my aunt was on the news where she was pronounced dead on impact. I really appreciate what everyone apart of the Every Fifteen Minutes program is doing. Many of my friends don't realize what the fatal effects of drinking and driving are and now that they have seen it, maybe they will think twice and make the right decision. Thank you very much for allowing people to save not only other lives but their own as well. Christa D. V. May 22, 2007

In Loving Memory of Miroslav Smetana Jessica Baru May 22, 2007

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