FOR RELEASE June 1, 2009
Contact: Sue Greenfield or Attorney Michelle Quinn at (570) 287-3000
KINGSTON (June 1, 2009) – For the second year in a row, the Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn
Fund for Children’s Advocacy, also known as HKQ Kids, will be giving away hundreds of free children’s bicycle helmets during the July Fourth fireworks celebration at Kirby Park.
“We gave away more than 600 bike helmets last year, but we still see young children in our communities riding bicycles without helmets,” said Attorney Michelle M. Quinn, spokeswoman for HKQ Kids. “It’s against the law for children under 12 to ride without helmets, but it’s also extremely dangerous. The vast majority of serious injuries and deaths from bicycle accidents involving kids result from head injuries – injuries that could be prevented by wearing a helmet.”
As part of its mission to promote child safety, HKQ Kids will set up a booth at the July Fourth fireworks celebration at Kirby Park and give away hundreds of free bike helmets to eligible children. Last year, the foundation gave away more than 640 helmets. Children must be 12 or under and must be accompanied by an adult in order to receive a helmet.
“We were thrilled with the response we got to last year’s helmet giveaway, and we hope this year’s event is every bit as successful,” said Attorney Quinn. “We know that equipping children with approved bicycle helmets will help prevent serious injuries and save lives.”
The free helmets are manufactured by Bell and are approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Bell, founded in 1954, is a worldwide leader in safety equipment for cycling, motorcycling and auto racing. More champions, from Olympic cycling to Grand Prix racing to the Indy 500, have worn Bell helmets than all other helmet brands combined.
HKQ Kids was established in October 2005 by the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn to promote child safety through community outreach and educational programs.
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