One of our founders experienced profound loss at 16 years old when her friend, Marjorie,* was killed in a car accident. She shares her story because it shaped the values that guide Seat Belt Extender Pros and our commitment to safety:
I struggled for a long time to process what happened to Marjorie. She hadn’t broken any laws; her car collided with a deer that suddenly leapt into the road. There was no reason I could assign to why she died, and time did not soften the pain. What I felt instead was a deep restlessness and a growing need to take meaningful action.
I realized that the only way I could move forward was to create meaning from what had happened and allow that meaning to become part of Marjorie’s legacy. I committed myself to helping her continue making a positive difference in the world.
As her close friend, I was asked to give the eulogy at her funeral. I expected to be nervous speaking in front of our school and community, but instead I felt calm. Any worry about speaking felt insignificant compared to Marjorie’s life and the loss we were grieving.
When preparing the eulogy, I knew I wanted to do more than share stories. I asked everyone at the service to take a vow with me, one that could bring meaning to Marjorie’s passing. I invited all who loved her to commit to safer driving choices: to always wear their seat belts, even on short trips, and to respect speed limits, even when it was tempting not to.
For every person who became safer because of that vow, and for every person they later influenced, we created meaning out of what happened to Marjorie. Of course, we would all rather have her here, but she had always been a positive force in our lives, and in this way, her impact continued.
Today, we at Seat Belt Extender Pros ask you to do the same: wear your seat belt, respect speed limits and make safe choices on the road. Commit to safety for yourself, your loved ones and your community. Life is precious, and you have the power to protect it through your everyday decisions. By choosing safety, you help continue Marjorie’s legacy.
*Marjorie’s name has been changed to protect her identity.
MISSION
We promote safety and comfort by supplying the world's highest quality and widest variety of seat belt extenders. This allows us to connect people around the world to relief and joy by removing obstacles to buckling up.
WHO WE SERVE
Seat Belt Extender Pros proudly serves those who can't otherwise buckle up, including plus-sized people, law enforcement officers, the elderly and mobility impaired, limousine, taxi, ride share and non-emergency medical transportation passengers and many others.
WHY WE SERVE
We believe that everyone, no matter the shape, size or condition of their body, deserves to drive and ride in safety and comfort. We take pride in our products, our customers, and our commitment to them. We work hard every day to earn your business, because our number one priority is you.