CLEVELAND METROPARKS RANGERS PARTNER WITH AAA FOR YOUTH BIKE HELMET AWARNESS CAMPAIGN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JUNE 29, 2010       

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

DIANNA M. KALL

440-331-5768

 

Cleveland Metroparks Rangers are partnering with AAA East Central
on a summer bike helmet awareness campaign. 

 

The Helmet Smart campaign rewards children who wear their helmets
while bike riding in the Park District with a safety
"citation." 

 

The citation packet includes a Parent-Child contract and
information on safety helmet sizing and uses.  A coupon for
zoo admission is included, as well as a drawing for a bike giveaway
from AAA. 

 

Rangers will issue the citations to children riding their bike and
wearing their helmet in any of the Park District's reservations.
The campaign runs through August 14.

 

The campaign also encourages parents to take an active role in
their children's safety by always encouraging them to wear bike
helmets when riding, and to wear helmets themselves, too.

 

Gregory M. Loftus, ranger chief, explains, "Cleveland
Metroparks Rangers welcome this opportunity to educate and inform
youth and parents about good bike riding habits. When helmets are
worn by a cyclist it has shown to reduce the risk of a life-long
brain or head injury by 85%."  

 

Enjoy the summer weather, the wonderful trails and sights while
peddling your way safely through Cleveland Metroparks - part of
your life, naturally! 

 

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