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Low Cost Bike Helmet Initiative

Low-Cost Bike Helmet Initiative

Protect your Noggin
Get out and bike. Wear a helmet every time.

“Having children wear helmets is the single most effective thing parents and caregivers can do to make bicycle riding safer.”  ~ American Academy of Pediatrics

In 2005, The Healthy Kids Healthy Futures All Party Task Force heard from Manitobans that it was important to promote the increased use of helmets and safer bicycle riding skills as well as make affordable helmets more accessible to families in Manitoba. Over the past 6 years, through the Low Cost Bike Helmet Initiative, over 73,000 low cost helmets have been purchased by Manitoba families. This year, we are once again offering this initiative to ensure that families have their helmets when the spring cycling season begins for young Manitoba cyclists.  

Bike helmets are distributed throughout the province to Manitoba schools and early learning child care centres in partnership with the Materials Distribution Agency (MDA). MDA will assist once again in distributing Consumer Protection Safety Council (CPSC) approved bicycle helmets to Manitoba families. Both parents and children can order bicycle helmets which are being offered at prices under $15 including taxes, shipping, and handling. 

An Information package on how to purchase helmets through the Low-cost Bike Helmet Initiative has been sent directly to all Manitoba schools and child care centres.

2011-2012 Low-Cost Bike Helmet Initiative Forms

Schools receive the following information:

Child Care Centres receive the following information:

Order forms are collected through your child’s school or child care centre and are due no later than February 10, 2012.

Please remember that wearing a helmet is the single most effective way to prevent a serious head injury.  Together, we can make the summer of 2012 healthy, active, and safe for everyone!


For more information on how to order helmets through the Low Cost Bike Helmet Initiative, please contact:

Ms. Kathleen Burr
Client Services Supervisor
Manitoba Distribution Agency
7-1715 St. James Street
Winnipeg, MB  R3H 1H3
Phone: 204-945-5908
E-mail: Kathleen.Burr@gov.mb.ca

For general information on the Low Cost Bike Helmet Initiative, please contact:

Ms. Janelle Curtis
Injury Prevention Consultant
Manitoba Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors
2096 – 300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB  R3B 3M9
Phone: 204-788-6645  
E-mail: Janelle.Curtis@gov.mb.ca  

For more information on helmet and bike safety, please visit:

 

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