As an Omaha family nears a tragic anniversary, they're using it as a time to not only remember their daughter -- but build on a "Safer Teen Driving" program to keep other parents from going through what they did.

Cady Reynolds, 16, died on May 31, 2007. The sophomore at Marian High School was struck by another teen driver who ran a red light at 132nd and West Center.

Two years later, her sister, Emily is eager to drive on her own but isn't quite ready yet according to her parents. "I'm excited but I'm willing to take my time to get there. Sometimes it's so frustrating that I'm the only one of my friends who can't drive and I have to ask for rides. I understand. Just like my parents, I lost someone too."

Recently, Cady's class graduated from Marian High School. Her parents went to the ceremony. "It was very hard," says her mother, Shari. "When her name came up in the alphabetical line-up and she wasn't there -- it reminded us of what we lost."

Ever since -- her parents -- her friends have committed time and energy to better educate young drivers. "We have a new driver," says Shari. "I'm not asking these parents to do anything we aren't asking what we do as a family."

They've come together at Mary Our Queen to arrange the registration packets for the upcoming fundraiser in honor of Cady. Last year -- the Reynolds took the "Safer Driving" program to 2,000 students in the metro.

"The reason we're there is that we're part of the tragedy," says Cady's father, Rob. "It's not just a bunch of statistics. It did happen. It happened to Cady."

Those closest to her continue to lead by example. "It makes me a better driver because I want to be a better example to my sisters and my friends," says Melissa Peitzmeier, who knew Cady since grade school. "Making a difference and driving safer can change a life."

"I'll be driving with someone and they'll whip out their phone to text message," says Emily Reynolds, "And I'll say, "Wow! You really shouldn't be doing that!'"

Emily's rules are as follows: no phone calls -- no texting while driving. She will drive alone for six months. Her curfew is 11 pm. The car that she'll be driving has a simple radio and no moon roof. The goal is as few distractions as possible.

The 2nd Annual Walk for Cady is Saturday, May 30, at Zorinsky Lake at Shelter #5. Registration begins at 8am. The walk begins at 9am. Day of registration is $25. Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited.