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All states have a '''Department of Health''' and most of those have an '''Violence and Injury Prevention Program'''.  As is typical of most government agencies, if they don't use budgeted money -- they lose it.  So several times a year they are looking to spend money on something and distributing helmets is one of them.
All states have a '''Department of Health''' and most of those have an '''Violence and Injury Prevention Program'''.  As is typical of most government agencies, if they don't use budgeted money -- they lose it.  So several times a year they are looking to spend money on something and distributing helmets is one of them.


=== [http://helmetsrus.net/nonprofit/index.php Helmets R Us] ===


Since 1994, Helmets R Us a non-profit company has partnered with over ten thousand organizations nationwide in efforts to promote bike safety.


=== [http://www.helmets.org/cheapies.htm Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute] ===
=== [http://www.helmets.org/cheapies.htm Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute] ===

Revision as of 16:53, 1 November 2007

A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head.

Proper Helmet Fit

  1. Adjust the fit pads or ring
  2. Adjust the straps

Helmet Donations

Department of Health

All states have a Department of Health and most of those have an Violence and Injury Prevention Program. As is typical of most government agencies, if they don't use budgeted money -- they lose it. So several times a year they are looking to spend money on something and distributing helmets is one of them.


Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute maintains a list of inexpensive bicycle helmet providers.

See Also

References