Helmets First! Coupons and Deals

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The Issue: Lack of Helmet Use and Risk of Head Injury In 2009, approximately 91% of bicyclists killed in accidents nationwide were reportedly not wearing helmets, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Wearing a helmet can reduce a bicyclist’s chances of head injury—the most common cause of death in accidents—by 85%. The Campaign: Distributing Bicycle Helmets to Youth If this Grassroots campaign raises $300, then Helmets First! can distribute bicycle helmets to 30 youth from low-income families. During donation events, trained staff members fit each child with his or her own helmet. Helmets that fit properly ...