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Our History
Dr. Lisa Van Bramer is the mother of three
kids and a tireless promoter of public health and safety. Trained as a
physician, Dr. Lisa had multiple emergency room experiences that led to
her belief that advocacy and prevention is paramount to child safety.
She founded the Rocky Mountain Research and Prevention Institute, a
501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves as a funding resource for
child health and safety programs. The Colorado Kids 1st license plate
was Van Bramer’s brainchild to promote public awareness and become a
sustainable funding source for RMRPI’s grant recipients.
Getting government approval for the license plate would take four years
of legislative sessions. Through the dedication of Dr. Lisa, and with
the help of Senator Paula Sandoval, the Colorado Kids 1st plate finally
became a reality in 2007.
The license plate raises funds to support local safety and health
projects in two ways. The plate is available to approved non-profits as
a fund-raising project with a portion of the proceeds going directly to
the local organization. Secondly, Colorado organizations can apply for
grants from RMRPI. The grants, which are given on an on-going basis, are
meant to fund programs that promote safety and prevent injury in
Colorado children.
Dr. Lisa not only puts Colorado kids first in her work, but in her
personal life as well. Her own children, Josh, Jake and Emma are the
driving force behind Van Bramer’s dedication to community health and
safety. Their hand prints are even the artwork that you see in the
center of the license plate.
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