Partnered with BBDO and Stericycle as well as individuals, corporations and government agencies on a Prescribed to Death Memorial nationwide tour. High profile speakers at local stops included several White House Cabinet members, Senator Ted Cruz, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto
Over 75 global organizations recognized the impact of the Stop Everyday Killers opioid public education campaign with PR and international design awards
Participated in a White House signing ceremony for H.R. 6 – SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Awarded the Green Cross for Safety Advocate Award, sponsored by First Group, to the Common Ground Alliance 811 Campaign for significantly reducing excavation damage and injury
Awarded the Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award, sponsored by UPS®, to the Brigham Health Sleep Matters Initiative for addressing the fatigue epidemic through sleep disorder screening and education
Launched Safety Ambassador Program to engage advocates and communities
11 communities signed proclamations recognizing National Safety Month through NSC chapters, a ten-fold increase over 2017
Turned Chicago skyline green for safety during National Safety Month in second year running
Partnered with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on the national Pool Safely campaign to prevent drownings
Recognized second annual Rail Safety Week in partnership with the Illinois Chapter of Operation Lifesaver
Built and strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, including signing a new MOU with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)