Press Release

13 October 2004

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

On 21 November 2004 - the third Sunday in November

'Remember Me' 11^th Anniversary of Special Day to Remember Road Victims

Commemorated for the second year as World Day of Remembrance, this special day was initiated by RoadPeace and observed for the past 11 years in Britain, Europe, and beyond, as the day on which all those killed and injured in road crashes are remembered, together with their families, the emergency services and all others affected or involved in the aftermath.

Acts of remembrance and special services in places of worship will be held in the UK and in many countries throughout the world. Increasingly, schools and community groups are also involved in commemorating this special day.

Road death and injury a Global Disaster
Road crashes are the leading cause of violent deaths and injuries worldwide and World Day of Remembrance is drawing attention to the scale - 1.2 million killed and 50 million injured annually at present, and these figures are predicted to grow, according to the World Health Organisation's major report launched this April.

Need to remember
Road deaths and injuries are not treated as seriously as other disasters, and road victims do not receive the same respect and compassion as other victims of violence.

RoadPeace will remind victims on Remembrance Day of the other opportunities for public recognition and tributes to loved ones, offered to them by RoadPeace -
Internet memorials, 'Remember Me' roadside memorials and Tree planting in the RoadPeace Wood

Brigitte Chaudhry, Founder of RoadPeace, said:

"We hope that knowing they are not alone or forgotten, will provide comfort to crash victims and a source of strength. We welcome the growing national and international support for our Remembrance Day - with millions of people across the globe we share sadness and despair, but also hope for an end to this preventable carnage."

Contacts:

RoadPeace office 020 8838 5102 Zoe Stow 01491 642 857
Brigitte Chaudhry 020 8964 1800 Rita Taylor01963 359 044

Notes to Editors:

• A list of special remembrance services in the UK, is below
  
• The London Service at St James', Piccadilly, will be attended by the Deputy Mayor of London, Senior representatives of emergency services, many local dignitaries and of course victims and victim families.

Services in the UK:

Ashburton, Devon, St Andrew's Church at 3pm Contact: Ken Williams Tel: 01837 531111
Bath, St Mary's, Bathwick Hill at 6pm Contact: Daphne Portnall Tel: 01225 423310
Birmingham, on Saturday 20^th November at 3pm a Humanist Ceremony at The Conference Room, Irwin Mitchell, Temple Street. Contact: Josie Boughton Tel: 01543 410897
Bolton, Lancs, St Peter's Church, Belmont, at 3pm Contact: Revd David Jones Tel: 01204 811221/07939 355872
Cannock, Staffs, St Luke's Chuch at 3pm Contact Revd Catherine Buck Tel: 01543 426954/ Josie Boughton Tel: 01543 410897
Castle Cary, St Andrew's Church at 11am Contact: Rita Taylor Tel: 01963 359044
Challock, nr Ashford, Kent, Ss Cosmas & Damian Church, at 3pm Contact: Mrs Pat Davis Tel: 01797 361917
Eastbourne, Christchurch at 3pm, Contact: Deena Spencer Tel: 01323 849453
Gloucester Cathedral, on Saturday 20^th November, Prayers will be said during evensong at 4.30pm
Grimsby, Lincs, St Peter's Church at 3pm. A Churches Together in All Lincolnshire service. Contact: CTAL Office Tel: 01522 520984
Guildford, Holy Trinity Church, 6.30pm Contact: Rebecca Cunningham or Michele Lyon Tel: 01483 567716
Hereford Cathedral, at 3.30pm. Contact: Jackie Boys Tel: 01432 373311
Kidderminster, St Ambrose R.C. Church, Birmingham Rd, at 6.30pm Contact: Rosemary Dalley Tel: 01299 266059
Liverpool, Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Old Church Yard, at 3pm Contact: Pauline Fielding Tel: 0151-3426381 or Revd David Emmott Tel: 0151 2365287
London, St James's Church, Piccadilly, 2.30pm Contact: RoadPeace Office Tel: 0208 838 5102
Manchester, Cross Street Unitarian Chapel at 2.30pm Contact: Sandra Dutson Tel: 0161 7073546
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Brunswick Methodist Church, at 10.45am Contact: Revd Terence Hurst Tel: 0191 285 3041
Norwich Cathedral, at 3.30pm Contact:/Simon Wilson Tel: 01603 483790
Ripon Cathedral at 3pm Contact: John Moss 01423 539491
Skelmersdale, St Paul's Church, at 11am Contact: Margaret Highton Tel: 01695 727804
Sheffield, Upper Chapel, Unitarian Church, co-sponsored by The Chapel, Sheffield Churches Together and Sheffield Interfaith, at 6.30pm Contact: Revd. Geoff Usher Tel: 0114 2767114
Swindon, St Augustine's Church, Rodbourne at 3pm Contact: Mrs Christine Durant 01793 491454