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Hyundai Motor America recently donated $25,000 to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in support of its Car Seat Safety Program. This ongoing collaboration is part of the corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to improve community wellbeing through health and safety. With this donation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will expand access to child passenger safety education and provide more free onsite car seat safety checks and installations.
“Keeping children safe on the road requires more than just advanced vehicle technology—it takes awareness, education, and community action,” said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. “Together with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Hyundai is grateful to continue empowering families with the tools they need to safeguard our youngest passengers.”
Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that correctly using car seats is the single most effective way to reduce injuries and save lives in crashes. However, many parents face challenges accessing appropriate car seats and may unknowingly rely on expired or recalled ones. Car seat safety programs, like the one at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, play a crucial role in raising awareness and equipping parents with the necessary education and resources. As safety standards continue to evolve, these programs help families stay informed and confident in protecting their children on the road.
“As the child safety and injury prevention authority in South Florida, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s priority is the safety of all children in our region and beyond,” said Malvina Duncan, RN, CPSI, CPN, CLC, community outreach injury prevention coordinator, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and SAFE KIDS Miami-Dade County coordinator. “Thanks to Hyundai and their continuous commitment to our Car Seat Safety program, we are able to provide more families with the education and tools that meet their child’s needs and ensure their children are safe on the road.”
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is the lead organization for the Miami-Dade County SAFE KIDS Coalition, offering programs that prevent childhood injuries in the community. The hospital’s robust Car Seat Safety Program offers free onsite car seat checks and installations, helping families ensure they are using the appropriate car seats according to their child’s age and weight and installing the device correctly. The hospital also accommodates children with special needs by providing specialized car seats. The program installs and checks approximately 225 car seats per year and provides education on topics of child passenger safety, including vehicular heatstroke and rollover prevention, to over 500 caregivers and children. Since partnering with Hyundai Hope in 2024, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has expanded their reach through community events and provided an additional 100 car seat checks a year.
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