Welcome to Parchaai (Shadow)

1. Welcome to Parchaai (Shadow) Ria Patel, a dancer with RGK Modern Indian Dance Academy was killed by a distracted driver last year. In efforts to honor her life, The Ria Patel Foundation was created in her memory to raise awareness against drunk and distracted driving. RGK Modern Indian Dance Academy is proud to present a Bollywood dance drama show, Parchaai A rhythmic reflection of heart throbbing dances with smooth, fast-paced movements in colorful costumes.

2. I want someone to look at me and say “Because of you I am inspired to do the right thing.“RiaPatelFoundation.org I want to inspire people

3. A foundation inspired by the life of Ria Patel. Through her infectious smile and unmatched kindness, together, let’s work to prevent tragedies like this by raising awareness and implement strategies to combat distracted and drunk driving. Be the Voice that Changes families for the good

4. Our Mission: To Inspire and Educate Kids • To be a role model • To be an avid learner • Learn about dangers of distracted and drunk driving • Speak out when you see wrong • Online social awareness and bullying

5. THE ISSUE What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.

6. THE ISSUE Consequences In 2016 alone, 3,450 people were killed.391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2015. During daylight hours, approximately 481,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving. That creates enormous potential for deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. Teens were the largest age group reported as distracted at the time of fatal crashes.

7. Get Involved: Help Stop Distracted Driving We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving. Teens Teens can be the best messengers with their peers, so we encourage them to speak up when they see a friend driving while distracted, to have their friends sign a pledge to never drive distracted, to become involved in their local Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter, and to share messages on social media that remind their friends, family, and neighbors not to make the deadly choice to drive distracted.

8. Get Involved: Help Stop Distracted Driving We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving. Parents Parents first have to lead by example—by never driving distracted—as well as have a talk with their young driver about distraction and all of the responsibilities that come with driving. Have everyone in the family sign the pledge to commit to distraction-free driving. Remind your teen driver that in States with graduated driver licensing (GDL), a violation of distracted-driving laws could mean a delayed or suspended license.

9. Get Involved: Help Stop Distracted Driving We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving. Educators and Employers Educators and employers can play a part, too. Spread the word at your school or workplace about the dangers of distracted driving. Promote students and employees to vote for state and federal driving laws and governmentofficials that promote safe driving. Ask your students to commit to distraction-free driving or set a company policy on distracted driving.

10. Strategic Partnerships

11. Info Donate: https://www.riapatelfoundation.org/donate-now Download this Powerpoint: RiaPatelFoundation.Org Sources: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving#16986 https://youtu.be/L6uepXw9gZA Vote 18+: https://turbovote.org/name