Three Bike Helmet Donation Events from Our Project KidSafe Campaign

Wearing a bicycle helmet is the most effective way to prevent a serious head injury on a bicycle. It is most important for young children who are still in development and building their strength.

Breakstone, White & Gluck is continuing its commitment to bicycle safety by donating children’s bicycle helmets through our Project KidSafe campaign. Here are a few recent and upcoming events:

Kiwanis Club of Somerville. For the third year, we partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Somerville at Bike Safety Day on May 16th. Each year, the Kiwanis holds the event in a different neighborhood; this year’s event was held at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park. There was a great turnout and the Kiwanis and Attorney David W. White donated nearly 120 bicycle helmets. Children were also offered free bike inspections, reflectors, safety information and the chance to test out their skills on bicycle obstacle courses. Read more about the Kiwanis Club of Somerville.

 

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Photo: Bike Safety Day in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville Community Police Officer Marianne Manfra, Attorney David White of Breakstone, White & Gluck and Dave Blumsack of the Kiwanis Club of Somerville, along with children who participated in the event.
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Photo: Bike Safety Day in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville Community Police Officer Marianne Manfra and Attorney David White of Breakstone, White & Gluck.

Worcester Earn-a-Bike. This community bicycle shop teaches local residents the basics of bicycle maintenance while letting them work to earn a free bicycle. If you are under 17 years old, you must volunteer for 5 hours to receive a free bicycle and anyone over age 17 must volunteer for 10 hours.

Worcester Earn-a-Bike is also known for its popular annual Kids Bike Sale. This year’s event will be held on June 6th. This is a fun event because every child’s bicycle is on sale for just $5. Breakstone, White & Gluck participates by donating free bicycle helmets to children who need one. This is the second year we have partnered up with Worcester Earn-a-Bike. Read more about Worcester Earn-a-Bike.

Friends of Lexington Bikeways. The Friends of Lexington Bikeways donated bicycle helmets from Project KidSafe to children at Discovery Day on May 23. The group showed children how to properly fit the helmets and spoke about safety with parents and children. This is the second year we have partnered up with the Friends of the Lexington Bikeways, which is active in promoting and supporting safe cycling and development of bike routes. Read more about the Friends of Lexington Bikeways.

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Photo: A volunteer helps a child adjust a bicycle helmet at Discovery Day in Lexington, Massachusetts.

About Breakstone, White & Gluck
The Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at Breakstone, White & Gluck donate bicycle helmets through our Project KidSafe campaign. Since 2013, we have donated over 4,500 bicycle helmets in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington and other communities. Our partners include the Boston Bikes’ Roll It Forward program, CYCLE Kids in Cambridge, the Somerville Public Schools and other groups. Read more.