Reckless driving causes 33% of all deaths involving major car accidents, which occurs, more than 13,000 times a year.
Our Mission
JJD Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of reckless and distracted driving. Our mission is to reduce the loss of lives caused by these preventable behaviors, not only today but for future generations.
Reckless Driving Statistics
of car accidents caused by distracted driving
of auto accidents due to speed of reckless drivers
of all car accident deaths attributed to DUIs
of people in a survey admitted to texting and driving
JJD Annual
10K/5K Virtual Race
The Josten J. Day Foundation is sponsoring its second annual “Reckless Driving Awareness - 5k/10k Virtual Run/Walk/Ride Race”. A race that can be ran, walked, or biked from any location of choice.
Virtual Race Facts
Miles have been reached from all participants combined
Individuals participated in the race, including all In-Person and Virtual submissions
Different States across USA was apart of JJD’s Annual Virtual Race
The scholarship will grant $1,000.00 each year to a full-time JSU Student in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Register for the JJD Foundation’s Reckless Driving Awareness Virtual 5K-10K Run/Walk/Ride
Meet the JJD Foundation Board of Directors
The Mississippi House of Representatives adopted House Resolution No. 80, which recognizes the establishment of the Josten J. Day Foundation.
Our Sponsors
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In April 2018, Josten J. Day at the age of 25 was killed in an accident caused by a reckless driver, driving on the wrong side of the road.
Josten was heading north when the driver of a southbound car forced him off the road, his car hit an embankment and flipped several times, and the driver did not stop. The accident occurred on Highway 51 in Canton, MS.
Josten was a junior at Jackson State University, pursuing a degree in Physical Education and Recreation.
A kind and generous young man, who never met a stranger, Josten enjoyed his life, his family, and his community.He was an all-around athlete, participating in soccer, football, baseball, and basketball at Terry High School and at Holmes Community College.
Josten was a joy to know and only wanted the best for family, friends, and his fellowman.
Jackson State University Development Foundation
The JSU Development Foundation helps secure financial resources to support its student scholarships, the endowment, faculty/staff development, annual fund and other institutional priorities.