With Lids for Kids 2023 officially in the books we’re proud to announce that between our events in Grand Rapids and Lansing, nearly 1,000 children were given a free helmet that was properly fit to their head. We know that wearing a helmet while riding a bike can save lives, and it’s one of the […]
Rounding out Lids for Kids 2022, we’re excited to announce that 606 kids from the Grand Rapids area were properly fitted and received bike helmets at this year’s event! In addition, 24 kids also won a bike or scooter in our annual raffle. Additionally, kids who attended got to attend booths hosted by Fox 17 […]
Helmets are used in a variety of recreational activities, and the benefits of wearing the proper headgear for sports injury prevention are widely understood. However, many people (mostly adults) choose to not wear a helmet even when they understand the risks. Knowing the Facts About Helmet Safety Research shows that the majority of bicyclist fatalities […]
We are excited to announce that the Lids for Kids Grand Rapids 2019 bike helmet giveaway was the most successful yet in event history! Families came out in droves to Garfield Park last Saturday and a long line started forming an hour before the event even started. Despite an early wrap-up due to inclement weather, […]
We are excited to announce that Grand Rapids Firefighter of the Year, Lieutenant Matt Keusch, is making an appearance at this year’s Lids for Kids on Saturday, June 1st! Matt is the 49th recipient of this honor, in large part due to his deep commitment to the city of Grand Rapids and the community. Matt […]
Springtime in Michigan is often unpredictable. With gloom and rain in the forecast, many wondered if Saturday’s Lids for Kids Grand Rapids event would continue as planned. Despite a downpour right at setup, volunteers from Sinas Dramis Law Firm and other co-sponsors and community partners began prepping for the fifth annual Lids for Kids event […]
