Remember Alex Brown: Don’t Text And Drive

January 30, 2011 10:01 PM

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SO, if you tuned in to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to see [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Justin Bieber[/lastfm] – you were probably over-whelmed not only by the Bieber Fever, but by the Brown family, and the charity they started in memory of their daughter Alex who was killed in a texting and driving accident.

Tons of you were asking for more info so here you go!

Sure the Almighty O (Oprah) warned us about the dangers of texting and driving – but to actually see a family who lost someone they loved to it – and how it affected them, really hit home for lots of us!

The Brown family turned their tragedy in to something positive by starting: R.A.B ~ Remember Alex Brown, a foundation that tells her story to educate and hopefully save lives.

To take the pledge to not text and drive click here:

R.A.B : Remember Alex Brown Pledge

Be Safe! You’re all irreplaceable to us!

Remember Alex Brown: Dont Text And Drive

Gracie Day

I’m going to tell all my friends and family do’nt text and drive God Loves you and all your courage !!! Love ya Gracie and mike day
Linda

I seen ur show after a couple weeks of being hounded on bye my family not to text in drive… Now I wont! I want to sign the pledge and wear with honor ur thumb band
Thomas Plumb

I’am an art student at Southern Oregon University am willing to
make a custom design for a print to raise money at auction.

Marlene Ross

I am a Grandparent and live in Florida by I am from Vestal NY How do I get this started in Vestal Senior High School ? I have two Grandaughters that go to Vestal. Thinking of all of you with Love !

Debbie

I just watch Extreme Makeover, and sat here in tears most of the show. The strength you have is very special. Thank you for what you are doing. I am so sorry that your family had to go through such a horrific loss. My prayers to out to you, your family, and all who have lost a family member to this.
Katherine Hendricks

I would be interested in talking to you about seeing if you could talk to Bastrop High in Bastrop, Tx. I would just like to get some info on what you do. Your family is in my prayers. Thank you for your time.
Katherine
Leesa Vieths

I was deeply moved by the Brown family’s loss & situation. I have 2 beautiful daughters of my own. My oldest is 19yrs & I always tell her not to text & drive. My youngest is 15yrs & just learning to drive as I will also drill into her not to text & drive. There’s nothing more important than our lives or others & no words that can’t wait till they are done driving. I’m sorry it takes the loss of someone very special to help others realize the dangers of being distracted driving. My heart goes out to the Brown family.
Lorrie

I was so touch last night by the Browns story. My family has a friend who lost her daughter to driving while texing I know not to do it but their has been times I have done it I want to sign the plage email it to me please
Rena surratt

This is SAD… I dont even own a cell phone. I get so mad when I sitting at a red light and count the people TEXTING or running their mouth on a cell phone. I followed a girl through a scool zone she didnt even look up or even do the speed limit. Its a shame Its not a world wide law……
Nicci Cornett

I watched your story on Extreme Makeover Home Edition and it really touched my heart. It broke my heart, and it filled my heart with happiness to watch your family move on after such a devastating tragedy.I am a mom of 2 young kids, ages 8 & 9, and I just don’t know how you do it . You are an amazing family….all the best to all of you. By the way I am signing the pledge and will encourage everyone I know to do the same. God Bless Alex and God Bless all of you !
Beth Mumaw

I live in Madison, Alabama and have wanted to promote not texting while driving. If there is a way for our city to become involved please let me know. I am all about implementing a law to stop this.
Ruth Askins

I was overwhelm watching Extreme Makeover and I just want to know how I can get the Brown’s family to come to Pennsylvania and speak the West Perry High School students.
Please advise.
tammy brewster

i saw the show yesterday on extreme make over and i was in tears becouse im a mom of 4 kids and i have a 16 year old sister i told her about the story she is going to tell all her friends and im going to tell mine even though we are all older people we should learn from this 2 im going to promise and pledge no to text and drive for my family and other familys sake…. THANKS TAMMY BREWSTER CINCINNATI OHIO
zoey

even though i dont know alex ill always remember her story
Vicki Hubbard

I was certaily moved by the Extreme Makeover show on the Brown family! It was so moving watching people like the Brown’s who went through such a tragic ordeal to turn it into a positive outreach to others! God Bless this family and Extreme Makeover in continuning thier great works!
carrie

I’m going to tell all my friends and family do’nt text and drive Love from Germany
carrie

I’m going to tell all my friends and family do’nt text and drive Love from Germany …………..
Taylor Leaptrot

I watched Extreme Makeover and it was sad to hear Alex’s story
.I am only nine years old in third grade and I signed the pledge.I promise to tell all my friends and family to not text and drive.I will
always remember Alex!!!!
Anita Leaptrot

I am the mother of Taylor Leaptrot and as we both watched Extreme Makeover we both were truly touched. She is a 9 yr old who is very loving and very sensitive to others. She wanted to sign the pledge eventhough she was not old enough to do so. Tears flowed down my face as I watched the hurt that has overcome your life, and you are doing a wonderful thing and I too took the pledge to not text and drive. I don’t even like talking on the cell phone when I am driving. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
kevin

i want to sign the pledge and i will never text and drive and i will tell my friends not to
alexis

i wont text and drive!
Olyvia Utnage

I will tell all of my friends and family not to text and drive and i’m so sorry u had to lose ur daughter to something as horrible as texting and driving and i think u guys r very strong couragious ppl for wut u do to inform ppl
Cindy Misemer

This is a choice all of us Teens make. My brother text and drives. We go through stop signs and he doesn’t care. Its very hard, I chose not to drive with him, unless its a absolute have to. He is someone that is, this will be my way. He is leaving for basic June 15 and I am hopeing he makes it that long to live out his dream in the military. I will take this pledge for many reasons. I cried and cried while watching Extream Makeover. I have a little sister that is 14 and she’s living her dream of being a cheerleader. Me and her are unseperable! We leave notes and things for eachother and to wake up to not knowing thats the last message i’ll see from her, would kill me. I love my sister, I am a hudge “go go with friends” junkie. I would not want to wake up one day and see that my best friend(s) have been killed from a car wreck. I am going to be sixteen in two weeks and when I go car shopping I have a budget. My mom says everyone wrecks there first car in some way. I will admit right now, it will not be because I am texting and driving! I don’t care if its on our back country rds or not! I love my family, friends, and peers. I will not want that hurt, so I will not cause it for anybody else either! Thank you Alex Brown for being a big stand in this Country! You are my idol…here or there! Hope to meet you one day!:) God Bless!
janet

alex was a great person so i will spread te word to every one i know .i will also make the pledge 2 not text and drive. this really inspired me.
Heather

i saw the extreme makeover edition and i will never text and drive again! thank so much for bringing this to so many people attention i think u have reached many people and will continue to touch many more people lives!
Reilly

I watched this episod on extream make over and it touched my heart. I went around school tell people dont text and drive. I also said do u really want to waste your life my texting your friend. i told my self i will not text on the road or talk on the phone. if i need to answer a call i will pull over in a parking lot.
God loves you and alex will be missed.

Reilly Mesaros