National Injury Prevention Day, July 6, 2020
Join us for our virtual campaign, including light-ups of landmarks in Parachute Green across Canada, to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention. Our highlight for 2020 is a free online talk by New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath at 1 p.m EDT on The Importance of Prevention. Register now on the NIPD web page!
The rewards of risky play
Risky play, including outdoor exploring, promotes physical activity, social health and risk-management skills. The likelihood of serious injury resulting from play is low and the benefits of playing outside generally far outweigh the risks.
Make your home a safe space
While we stick close to home as part of public health directives to slow the spread of COVID-19, review our home safety information to ensure you’re taking all the right steps to prevent injuries.
Parachute Vision Zero presents: expert panels on changing road use
Check out the recordings of three expert panels hosted by Parachute’s President and CEO Pamela Fuselli. Thinking Differently (May 8) examined Canadian cities’ immediate response to COVID-19 to make space for social distancing. Imagining Car Use and Road Safety Post COVID-19 (May 15) looked at why temporary additional space for pedestrians and cyclists should become permanent as cities reinvent. Why are cars made to go that fast? Speeding and road safety during COVID-19 (May 25) featured guests from Volvo, Desjardins, the OPP and CAMH.
Parachute in the news
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Here’s what to do if you’re in a fender-bender with kids in the car
Today’s Parent – June 23, 2020
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Qui est à risques des commotions cérébrales en dehors des sportifs?
Radio-Canada Saskatchewan – June 9, 2020
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Charles Spencer student who shares journey with leukemia wins Stacey Levitt Memorial Award
Daily Herald Tribune – May 25, 2020
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Check for poisons and store them safely
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
Top 3 causes of death ages 35 to 64
One child dies every day on average from an injury
65% 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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