On a gorgeous August afternoon, the day after her 18th birthday, Mairin made a choice to ride home from the mall in a car driven by her boyfriend. He lost control of his car, traveling at more than mph, and hit an oncoming vehicle.
Her boyfriend walked away from the crash. She watched her twin sister, her best friend, die. Since that day, Cara has committed her life to teaching young people that everyday choices count. They can speak up for themselves and their friends in any situation, and maybe by, sharing my story, they will. Cara is met with a similar reaction after every school presentation. I tell him to slow down. After hearing Cara story today, I now know I can speak up. Speaking at more than 2, school assemblies across the world, Cara has empowered over 2 million students to stand up for themselves, their friends, and their beliefs.
Her heartwarming, honest and at times hilarious presentation, has changed and saved lives for over two decades. Most students will remember her for a little dance she performs that may save their lives. Like Cara, their mission is to help spread positive messages that put the brakes on the loss of teen lives due to destructive decisions.
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