Support the ‘vital work’ of injury prevention
Did you know that Parachute receives no core funding from any level of government or academia? We rely on government project grants, corporate partnerships and support from people like you to continue our work in road safety, concussions recognition and management, fall prevention, child safety, poison prevention, and so much more. As Dr. Charles Tator, renowned neurosurgeon and Parachute’s co-founder says. “Parachute needs your help to continue its vital work to prevent injuries that can happen at home, at play and on the move.”
Donate now to prevent injuries, and save lives.
Vehicle-for-Hire driver training course accredited by City of Toronto
Register for Parachute’s Vehicle-for-Hire Training Program for drivers in the City of Toronto. Click on the photo, right, to be taken to a page of information about our course and how to register, complete the course and obtain your certificate. After you read this page of information, if you have any further questions, please email info@parachute.ca.
Join us for season 2, Popping the Bubble Wrap podcast
Season 2 of Popping the Bubble Wrap returns on March 19, 2024, with more kitchen table chats with parents and safety experts. Are you the person in your family who worries about the safety of others, about buying safety products and using them? Then this is the podcast for you. Parachute’s CEO Pamela Fuselli hosts monthly episodes, supported by our funding partner, Amazon.
Follow our tips to #HolidaySafely
Whether lighting a fire, hanging decorations or cooking family favourites, these holiday activities can introduce changes to the home environment that present unique seasonal considerations for the safety of all family members. Learn how to #HolidaySafely.
Parachute in the news
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Un brigadier de Québec couronné « favori du Canada »
TVA Nouvelles – December 19, 2024
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Panel of experts puts focus on youth and road safety in Toronto
Blog TO – December 12, 2024
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Port Elgin crossing guard wins national award
Shoreline Beacon – December 10, 2024
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Getting A-Head of Concussions
Healthy Canadians Podcast – November 13, 2024
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City councillors stopping to look both ways in bid to rein in crossing guard costs
Toronto Star (requires subscription) – November 12, 2024
Why injury prevention matters
At Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, we know the majority of injuries are predictable, and preventable.
In Canada, unintentional injury is…
No.1 cause of death for people ages 1 to 34
No.4 cause of death overall
48 Canadians die every day on average from an injury
61% of injury-caused deaths in seniors stem from falls
Prevention works
In the past decade, we’ve seen fewer injury-related deaths in Canada thanks to better laws, products and education. How we can do more:
Our Vision
We envision a Canada free of serious injuries, with Canadians living long lives to the fullest.
We want people to play, explore and be active while avoiding hazards that can cause injury and death.
So go ahead and skydive – but wear your parachute, when you do.
Keep Canada healthy
Help us eliminate predictable and preventable injuries
Know the facts
Educate yourself, your family and your community using our online resources
Understand the best practices
Participate in our many programs
Promote our awareness campaigns
Take action
Advocate for changes in laws and regulations to build safer environments and for enforcement measures that will reduce injury.
As a charity, we rely on your financial support to continue our work.
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