Keys to Life Program

Keys to Life is a powerful accident re-enactment with the purpose of emphasizing the dangers of driving impaired. Numerous local first responders, businesses and agencies participate in the program, which includes a graphic wreck scene, complete with helicopter transport, and a funeral scene, designed to elicit an emotional and impactful response from students who often feel invincible or that they are immune to dangers. While our goal isn’t to scare students, it is to make a lasting impact that they will remember, especially when they may be tested or tempted to drink and drive. After the re-enactment, students take part in an impaired driving course, tour the North Carolina Forensic Test for Alcohol Mobile Unit, and experience the Seatbelt Convincer.

2026 Schedule of Events:

• Red Springs High School: March 18 at 10 a.m. 
  (April 1 Rain Date)

• Purnell Swett High School: March 19 at 10 a.m.
  (March 24 Rain Date)

• Lumberton High School: March 25 at 10 a.m.
  (March 26 Rain Date)

• Fairmont High School: March 30 at 10 a.m.
  (March 31 Rain Date)

• RCC Early College: April 13 at 1 p.m.
  (April 14 Rain Date)

• St. Pauls High School: April 21 at 10 a.m.
  (April 22 Rain Date)

Thank you to our sponsors

AirLife NC
Jones Auto
UNC Health Southeastern
UNC Health Southeastern Foundation
Lumberton Rescue Squad
Lumberton Fire Department
Lumberton Police Department DUI Task Force
Public Schools of Robeson County
Floyd’s Mortuary and Crematorium
Lumberton Alcohol Beverage Control Board
NC Alcohol Law Enforcement
Robeson County Sherriff’s Office DUI Task Force

Red Springs ABC
Red Springs Police Department
Red Springs Fire Department
Boles Funeral Home

St. Pauls Police Department
St. Pauls Fire Department
St. Pauls Rescue Squad

Fairmont Police Department
South Robeson Rescue Squad
Fairmont Fire Department
Fairmont Rural Fire Department