idonme.com : Why ID On Me?

The Need for ID

* 1,315,600 children were missing from their caregivers during 1999 (OJJDP, 2002). That is over 3600 missing children every day, one every 24 seconds. Of these, 797,500 were reported missing to the police or other agencies, and 198,000 were lost or injured.

* Every day, more than 39,000 children are injured seriously enough to require medical treatment, more than 14 million children each year (National SAFE KIDS Campaign, 2002).

* During the year 2000, 387,000 bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages were injured in accidents, 129,000 of them traffic related (USDOT/FHWA, 2003).

_ Why ID On Me?

* There are no guarantees of safety these days, but ID On Me gives you the power to know about emergencies immediately.

* Children are often in carpools, at the park or beach, riding bicycles, and visiting friends or relatives.

* Teens and adults spend more time on busy roads commuting to school and work and managing family needs.

* Adults participate in an increasing number of outdoor sports and events, including running, cycling, hiking, and other recreational activities.

* Participation in these activities often makes it inconvenient to carry traditional identification.

* Seniors and their families may feel more secure with critical medical and contact information conveniently at hand.

* In a stressful situation, the ability to remember and communicate critical information may be difficult or impossible.

* Even when a lost child or injured adult is identified, contacting family members can be a slow and difficult process.

* In an emergency, ID On Me will be easily recognizable to law enforcement and medical personnel, ensuring that you are notified quickly if your loved one is lost or hurt.

* This stylish and comfortable bracelet contains vital medical data and all information necessary to contact family members. Critical medical decisions can be made without delay.