ThinkFirst of the Ark-La-Tex

At ThinkFirst of the Ark-La-Tex, our mission has always been clear: to prevent brain, spinal cord, and other life-altering injuries before they happen. Since 1996, we have been on the front lines of injury prevention—reaching students, families, and communities across our region with education that doesn’t just inform… it changes lives.

But this year is different.

Due to recent funding changes, the number of programs we can provide has been significantly reduced—at a time when the need for our message has never been greater. Every day, we are faced with the reality that there are schools and communities we may not be able to reach without support from people like you.

And the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Car crashes remain the #1 killer of teens and young adults, often caused by preventable choices like distracted driving, impaired driving, and not wearing a seatbelt. These aren’t just statistics to us—they are the lives we are fighting to protect.

What makes ThinkFirst truly unique is how we deliver that message.

Our Voices for Injury Prevention (VIP) speakers don’t just teach—they share their lived experiences. They stand in front of students and tell the story of the moment one decision changed everything… resulting in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and lives forever altered.

You can feel the room shift when they speak.
You can see the realization in students’ faces.
And most importantly—you can see behavior change.

Because of these programs:

• Students think twice before picking up their phone while driving
• They choose to wear their seatbelt
• They make decisions that could ultimately save their life—or someone else’s

This is more than education.
This is prevention.
This is life-saving work.

When you support ThinkFirst of the Ark-La-Tex, you are not just making a donation—you are making it possible for us to continue reaching those who need it most. You are helping ensure that fewer families receive that life-changing phone call.

You are helping save lives. See our speakers stories here

Testimonials

Outreach Quotes:
"We at Bass Driving School, LLC are very thankful for the ThinkFirst ministry. Our students learn so much about wise choices every time you come to our school! The students love your presentations, speakers, and the experiences they learn so much from! Thanks so much!" Bass Driving School

"The speaker had the greatest impact on me, because we always watch videos of testimonies but when you see it in person, it can open your eyes that this stuff really happens." Caddo Magnet High School Student

"The testimony was very moving in that it showed how your bad decisions can hurt others." Byrd High School

"Listening to the speaker with the injury was heartbreaking and made it so real for me." Benton High School Student

Join us in continuing this mission.
Together, we can reach more people, change more lives, and prevent tragedies before they happen.