On June 21, Mercy St. Charles Trauma Program provided bike helmets to children who participated in Oregon’s annual Safety Town

Nicole Blake-Knepper, Trauma Coordinator for Mercy St. Charles Hospital prepares to fit a young Safety Town participant with a new bike helmet.

program at Starr Elementary School.

The helmets were purchased by the St. Charles Foundation for the Trauma Program. “The safety of our children is very important. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of brain injury by as much as 88 percent,” said Nicole Blake-Knepper, St. Charles Trauma Coordinator.

After being fitted with a helmet, children were instructed to wear their helmets when riding their bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards.

Anyone in need of a bike helmet for his or her child may call Blake-Knepper at 419-696-7301.

Nicole Blake-Knepper, Trauma Coordinator for Mercy St. Charles Hospitalm prepares to fit a young Safety Town participant with a new bike helmet.

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