"The presentation was pitched perfectly for our children and made a great impression. Our children are now very conscious of how to keep safe on car journeys. I have also had excellent feedback from parents who have told me of how their children are now buckling up without reminders and how they are the ones now being told how to be safe." Jo Vigneron, Head of Pre Prep, Brighton College Abu Dhabi ---------------------------------------------- "Lesley visited Dubai English Speaking College in October 2011 to talk to the Students in Y10 about the importance of wearing seatbelts in the back seats of cars and the dangers of not doing so. Her talk and presentation were both stimulating and informative and the students had many questions for Lesley which she answered authoritatively. All the students found her visit useful and enlightening and we look forward to welcoming Lesley back to DESC time and time again to spread this important message. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lesley’s presentation to all students and parents living in the UAE. I wish her every success with this initiative". Ms Catherine Morgan: Head of Personal Social and Health Education at Dubai English Speaking College, Academic City, Dubai ------------------------------------------------- Thankfully there are people like Lesley in this world. "Someone who stands up and shouts about what she believes in". Let’s hope she can really make a difference by changing the minds and mentality of people in Dubai and make the roads and all those that use them safer. Judith Beale, School Nurse -------------------------------------------------- "The Buckle Up in the Back presentation is meaningful and clearly presented. Aimed at children of all ages; the interactive nature and the use of eggs and egg boxes as models really ‘drives’ this important message home, leaving the children in no doubt about the advantage of car seats and seat belts. As a mother I was particularly pleased to meet the lady with the helpful hand who indicates when your child can sit safely without a booster seat, our daughter is back on a cushion now. Every child in the UAE (and their parents) should have the opportunity to meet Lesley." Vanessa, Parent ------------------------------------------------- “Having seen buckle-up campaigns in schools I have seen the great work that is being done on this important matter. In the hospital I work I have integrated this into health education of our parents and have had a buckle-up campaign day in the hospital. Lesley is doing great work on a badly needed health prevention campaign” Pauline, Nurse, Rashid Trauma Hospital ------------------------------------------------------------ ''Last year Lesley Cully came to our school council meeting and discussed with them the work of the Buckle up in the Back Dubai campaign and the reasons for its importance. The children were so inspired and motivated by her that they decided that they wanted to organise a whole day devoted to teaching the whole school to buckle up. And this is exactly what they did. With the support of Buckle Up in the Back Dubai the school council ran workshops, quizzes, competitions and practical experience of buckling up to all children in our school aged 3 – 11 years. The students thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and well and truly heard the message to buckle up. The school council are very proud of what they achieved and would like to thank Lesley Cully for all her enthusiasm, energy and support.'' GEMS Wellington Primary School Council.