Carol Hochstein, RN, Forms Non-Profit to Promote Inline Safety

Announcement by the Carol Jean Hochstein Foundation for Inline Safety, LLC

Carol Hochstein, RN, Forms non-Profit Group to Promote Inline Safety

Carol Hochstein, competing at the Outdoor National Inline Championships at the US Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, announces the formation of Carol Jean Hochstein Foundation for Inline Safety, LLC. An enthusiastic advocate of inline road skating across the US, Carol Hochstein competes at the pro-veteran level, qualifying for the USARS indoor and outdoor nationals, and competing in the NROC series, taking second place in last year’s series. Now, Carol combines her love for skating with her profession as a pediatric nurse, committed to the health and safety of all participants in roller sports.

The foundation will expand public awareness and compliance with standards for inline protective gear, trail/track/path awareness, safe skating technique and training practices, and general health and fitness principles as they apply to skating. Inline skating’s health and safety risks are flagrantly disregarded by casual and recreational skaters. Competitive skaters can carry the message among their families and friends and in their communities.

Carol’s inspiration – “I make a pest of myself whenever I see rec skaters without helmets, on trails or on neighborhood walks and streets. No parent today lets their kid bike without a helmet. Car seats, seat belts are the law. Yet, skaters young and old are too cool to wear that helmet and proper safety equipment while they roll around. Safe practices and correct technique are the gateway to the speed and the thrill of the sport. Inline is far behind the cycling industry in promoting the sport and promoting safety. Safety first!”

CJHF’s campaign theme is: Skate Smart. Skate Safe. Promotional media will convey a safety strategy:
Check – skates, frames and wheels
Wear – helmet, guards and pads
Watch – cars, hazards and debris
Warn – pedestrians, bikers and skaters.
“Concepts aren’t enough. There is no reason to be vague. We have a plan of action. We want people to do the right thing, the smart thing.”

The foundation is a sponsor of the NROC series and is making plans for its public inauguration at the North Shore Inline Marathon in Duluth MN in September of this year. A website is in development. Carol is weighing invitations to prominent members of the skating community to form an advisory board, prior to engaging support from inline manufacturers and retailers, local skating groups, civic and legislative bodies, recreational authorities, public health and educational institutions, and general media. “Skating is my passion, and the CJH Foundation will allow me to continue my involvement at a high level long after my racing ambitions are satisfied.” says Carol.

For further information contact Carol at cjh.inlinesafety@gmail.com