Throughout Corona, Purple ribbons are hung every August in memory of 6-month-old Kaitlyn Russell. In August 2000 Kaitlyn was left alone in her babysitter’s car for at least two hours while the sitter visited with friends.
Authorities estimated the temperature had reached 130 degrees in the locked car by the time the child was found.
Purple Ribbon month is sponsored by a nonprofit organization called, "4 R Kids’ Sake." This organization was established by Kaitlyn Russels family in effort to educate the public of the danger of leaving children unattended in an vehicle.
In 2001, The California State Legislature, passed "Kaitlyn's Law," also known as the “Unattended Child in a Motor Vehicle Act.” It is illegal for any child younger than 6 to be left in an automobile without the supervision of an individual 12 years of age or older. Violations can result in a $100 fine. For more information call:
4 R Kids Sake at (951) 278-1820.
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