One tragic night changed her life forever — and she chose to use it to protect others.
Jacqueline Saburido was just 20 years old when she moved from Venezuela to Texas to study at university. In 1999, a drunk driver crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into the car she was riding in. Two of her friends died instantly. Jacqueline survived, but she suffered severe burns over more than 60% of her body, including her face and hands.
She endured dozens of surgeries, years of reconstruction, and unimaginable physical and emotional pain.
But instead of hiding from the world, she stepped forward. Jacqueline became a powerful advocate against drunk driving, bravely sharing her story in public campaigns and speaking engagements to warn others about the devastating consequences of impaired driving.
Her message was never about anger — it was about awareness and responsibility.
Jacqueline passed away in 2019, but her voice still echoes in classrooms, campaigns, and conversations about safe choices behind the wheel.
Some people survive the unthinkable — and then turn their pain into purpose.
Jacqueline Saburido was just 20 years old when she moved from Venezuela to Texas to study at university. In 1999, a drunk driver crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into the car she was riding in. Two of her friends died instantly. Jacqueline survived, but she suffered severe burns over more than 60% of her body, including her face and hands.
She endured dozens of surgeries, years of reconstruction, and unimaginable physical and emotional pain.
But instead of hiding from the world, she stepped forward. Jacqueline became a powerful advocate against drunk driving, bravely sharing her story in public campaigns and speaking engagements to warn others about the devastating consequences of impaired driving.
Her message was never about anger — it was about awareness and responsibility.
Jacqueline passed away in 2019, but her voice still echoes in classrooms, campaigns, and conversations about safe choices behind the wheel.
Some people survive the unthinkable — and then turn their pain into purpose.
One tragic night changed her life forever — and she chose to use it to protect others.
Jacqueline Saburido was just 20 years old when she moved from Venezuela to Texas to study at university. In 1999, a drunk driver crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into the car she was riding in. Two of her friends died instantly. Jacqueline survived, but she suffered severe burns over more than 60% of her body, including her face and hands.
She endured dozens of surgeries, years of reconstruction, and unimaginable physical and emotional pain.
But instead of hiding from the world, she stepped forward. Jacqueline became a powerful advocate against drunk driving, bravely sharing her story in public campaigns and speaking engagements to warn others about the devastating consequences of impaired driving.
Her message was never about anger — it was about awareness and responsibility.
Jacqueline passed away in 2019, but her voice still echoes in classrooms, campaigns, and conversations about safe choices behind the wheel.
Some people survive the unthinkable — and then turn their pain into purpose.
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