Dear Editor,
A few years ago, I tried driving a zero-turn lawn mower for the first time. I was thrown off and the machine ran me over. It was a life-or-death situation and resulted in the loss of my left leg below the knee.
As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, I鈥檓 spreading the safety message and sharing my story in a new video, PLAYSAFE: Don鈥檛 Let It Happen to You.
With the help of seven other young amputees, I warn kids to spot the danger before they play and to be aware of 鈥渕ean machines鈥� like lawn mowers, trains, boats, cars and farm equipment. I teach them that a few seconds of fun in the wrong place can change your life forever. You always think, 鈥淥h that won鈥檛 happen to me!鈥�, but you never know. You really have to be careful.
As the weather warms up and kids spend more time outside, I encourage parents, teachers and community group leaders to help me pass on the PLAYSAFE message. Please take some time to watch or download the video free-of-charge online at waramps.ca/playsafe.聽
Julie Kozun, 18
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