The HKQ Kids® Fund is administered by the Luzerne Foundation. Our mission is to promote child safety and public awareness of child hazards through our annual bicycle helmet giveaway, free safety training seminars for child caretakers like babysitters and coaches, and educational outreach programs.
"HKQ Kids® honors the many families we've represented whose children were injured or killed as a result of totally preventable hazards," said Quinn, senior personal injury attorney at HKQ. "It is our fervent hope that HKQ Kids® will help prevent those kinds of tragedies in the future."
THIS WEEK’S RADIO SPOT:
Kids love to ride their bikes. It’s fun, offers a little freedom and of course, exercise. It’s a great family activity too. A few simple steps can help keep your kids safe while enjoying the ride.
Properly fitting helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45%, yet less than half of our kids wear bike helmets. Your kids’ helmets should meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) standards.
ABOUT HKQ KIDS
HKQ Kids® was established following the settlement of a major medical malpractice case in September 2005 involving 4-year-old Torajee Bobbett, who died in 2001 due to negligent care at Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. HKQ partnered with The Luzerne Foundation, a well-known local philanthropic organization, to provide financial oversight for HKQ Kids®. READ MORE
