Mission: To provide safety equipment to all high school aged drivers
The Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 foundation information
Why The Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation
On Friday December 15, 2023, Gabriel (Known to everyone as Gabe) enjoyed a day of snowboarding with friends at Waterville Valley Ski Resort. That evening, on his way home, Gabe's car broke down on Route 93 South in Sanbornton NH. Gabe pulled off the road and turned on his emergency flashers. While working on his car, waiting for a tow truck, Gabe's car was struck by another vehicle. Gabe was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 24 years old.
Skip ahead to Friday March 4, 2024. Gabe's father, Rick Anthony, a teacher at Pittsfield Middle High School, was listening to a conversation in his 11th grade Advisory. The conversation was how their cars had broken down since they had gotten their licenses. Mr. Anthony asked them if anyone had LED Roadside Flares in their cars for when they break down, none of the students did, or even knew what they were.
After that conversation, Mr. Anthony got up on-line and purchased a set of 3 LED Roadside Flares for each of his 10 advisees. This is when he had an epiphany: All high school aged drivers should have a set of LED roadside flares in their vehicles because it is not a question of "IF" they will breakdown, it is a matter of "WHEN" they will breakdown! So the Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation was born!
GDA 21 Foundation Goals
The goal of the Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation is to help keep young drivers safe when their vehicles breakdown, so that no family has to experience the grief and pain the Anthony family and the entire Pittsfield community has had to endure.
Quote: "If this foundation makes it so 1 family does not have to experience what we have gone through, it means Gabe's death was not in vain."
Rick Anthony
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If you, your business, or you know a business that might want to partner with the Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation, please email us at GDA21Foundation@gmail.com
Current Partners:
Pittsfield Police Association
Pittsfield Fire Department
Azotea Electric
NH Muscle Cars
Bergeron Fire Protection Equipment
Alpha Graphics
Speed Tech Lights
MSA/Globe Mfg