Program: The Tragedy of Distracted Driving – A Father’s Story

In his captivating speech and dynamic PowerPoint presentation, Kyle Simpson delivers a powerful and thought-provoking message about the dangers of distracted driving.

Kyle and his family were on a staycation in North Conway, NH when a distracted driver changed their lives forever on Route 16.

Kyle brings a heartfelt, PG-13 perspective to his presentation as he shares his deeply personal journey, exploring the emotions of feeling Poof, Plagued, and Placid. He reflects on the harrowing, life-altering moments that took his 8-year-old son, Gabe, and forever changed his family’s life.

Bio: Kyle Simpson

Kyle grew up in Manchester, NH as the youngest of three children and loved playing sports, family vacations, WWE, and using his imagination. One of their family’s strongest values was bringing peace to everyone they met. Every morning growing up Kyle’s mom would play “Let there be Peace on Earth” on their way to school. He attended Southern New Hampshire University where he fell in love with public speaking. Currently, Kyle works for a nonprofit helping students find a path after high school. He is always willing to give students his undivided attention and loves to talk about his nontraditional path to college.

After the loss of his son Gabe, Kyle became an avid distracted driver activist promoting safe driving. In his spare time, Kyle is a dog lover, likes to work in his yard, and is a Celtics fan.  Kyle loves the Spring and Summer in New Hampshire and enjoys reading books. Kyle is married and has two boys.