More than 30 years ago Cliff Chadderton, CEO of The War Amps, noticed many of the children being enrolled in the CHAMP Program had lost limbs in preventable accidents while at play.  The PLAYSAFE Program was created to spread the Association’s safety message with the hope of preventing further accidents.

Since that time, when the PLAYSAFE message consisted of a single video, and a few Champs joining War Amps veteran members aboard floats, the PLAYSAFE Program has grown dramatically.  The War Amps safety program now includes an array of safety material, six award-winning PLAYSAFE floats, which participate in more than 35 parades across Canada, as well as hundreds of Safety Ambassadors who ride aboard our floats, conduct safety presentations, and are featured in public service announcements and videos.

Since 1978 PLAYSAFE has become a recognized leader in the field of child safety by spreading The War Amps vital safety messages through parades, presentations, displays, resource material, public service announcements and videos.  The War Amps national team of Safety Ambassadors are very involved in their communities, and encourage local youngsters to spot the danger before they play!