A woman in a car holds a smartphone while driving, with sunlight streaming in. Her focus is on the phone, suggesting distraction at the wheel.

2 EYES

2 HANDS

One glance down. One life gone.
You don’t get a second chance to pay attention.

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MISSION

PRESENCE IS EVERYTHING

On November 4, 2024, a distracted driver took the life of 16-year-old Mitchell Sterling.

Mitchell’s legacy is our call to action: end distracted driving and make sure no other family experiences this preventable loss.

The Mitchell Sterling Foundation exists to change how distracted driving is investigated and prevented, ensuring accountability and saving lives.

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Mitchell in a suit and tie smiles outdoors, wearing a white boutonniere. Autumn foliage is visible in the background, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.

STORY

MITCHELL'S STORY

Mitchell Sterling was a son, brother, friend, and dreamer. His future was full of possibilities — college, travel, and a pilot’s license were on his list.

On a fall evening in Valparaiso, Indiana, that future was cut short by a distracted driver. Despite the driver’s admission to being on the phone, insufficient evidence protocols meant there were no consequences.

MITCHELL'S STORY

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THE CAMPAIGN:
2 EYES. 2 HANDS.

Why this message? Because safe driving is simple: two eyes on the road, two hands on the wheel.

This campaign is a movement for change:

  • Policy Reform: Pass Mitchell’s Law requiring mandatory phone data review and tox screening in all fatal accidents.
  • Awareness: Make distracted driving as socially unacceptable as drunk driving.
  • Action: Push for 100K petition signatures to support legislative change.
  • Reward: Scholarship opportunity that will help promote safer roads.
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