On Monday, a 7-year old boy was critically injured in Gresham, at the 18200 block of East Burnside, running into the side of a truck. The public may want to know: where can I get a free bike helmet for my child?
Here’s a list of resources for helmets in Oregon (hotlinks after the jump):
Trauma Nurses Talk Tough offers resentations on injury prevention for school groups (statewide service) and occasionally, a source of free or inexpensive helmets. Contact Joanne Fairchild: 503.413.4239; jmfairch@lhs.org
Oregon Safe Kids: child injury prevention; may have free or inexpensive helmets or information on how to obtain them. Contact Adrienne Greene: 503.731.4241; adrienne.j.greene@state.or.us
American Medical Response: may have information on free or inexpensive helmets in the Portland metro region. Contact Lucie Drum: 503.736.3479; lucie@amr-ems.com.
Helmets R Us: a good source for purchasing certified helmets at low-cost; better for group purchases than single helmets.
Gear Up Sports: Source for purchasing certified helmets at low-cost; 10 helmet order minimum; no on-line ordering or website. Phone 206.764.8784.
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