Grand Rapids-area families are invited to Lids for Kids-Grand Rapids, on Saturday, May 31, for a fun and educational event focused on bike safety. Children will receive a free, custom-fitted bike helmet, learn important bicycle safety tips, and enjoy family-friendly activities–all made possible by local businesses and organizations dedicated to preventing bike-related head injuries in children.
Now in its 11th year, Lids for Kids-Grand Rapids promotes bike safety and provides children with the most important tool for preventing bike-related head injuries: a properly fitted helmet.
Helmets: #1 Tool for Preventing Preventing Bike-Related Head Injuries
Research shows wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries by 85%, brain injuries by 88%, and severe brain injuries by at least 75%. Yet, only about 15% of kids 14 and under wear helmets while biking. Lids for Kids is working to change that.
Since its inception, more than 14,000 bike helmets have been distributed to Michigan children through Lids for Kids events–with nearly 4,500 given away right here in Grand Rapids.
Joins Us in Grand Rapids on May 31
The Grand Rapids event will be held on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Garfield Park (Burton and Jefferson entrance). Trained volunteers will custom-fit every bike helmet. Children must be present to receive a helmet.
Plus, children can:
- Enter to win a brand-new bicycle
- Meet local firefighters and explore a real fire engine
- Enjoy fun activities for all ages
Lids for Kids will also be held in Lansing on May 17.
Thank You Sponsors & Event Partners
The Grand Rapids event is proudly sponsored by: Sinas Dramis Law Firm and Brain Injury Association of Michigan.
Local event partners include: Grand Rapids Public Schools, FOX 17, Grand Rapids Fire Department, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association, GoGo Squeez, Applied Innovation, and Office of Special Events-City of Grand Rapids.
Learn more at lidsforkidsmi.org and at Lids for Kids Michigan on Facebook.