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112 ATV riders have requested helmets.

Program needs money now. Won't you help? Our goal is reducing injuries and death. The message we are trying to promote is ATV's are dangerous to operate and you should always wear a helmet. Our goal is to make sure every child Adair County ATV has the protection of a helmet

By Rick Wilson
The program for free helmets is going great. It is obvious Adair County folks are concerned about head injuries in ATV crashes.

I have received around 112 request for free helmets at this point. We originally had funds appropriated for 20 helmets.



In light of the great response, we need more money so we have set up an account with Judge Ann Melton's office in the Adair Annex Building on the Square, where for people to make contributions. These are tax deductible..I have had several positive comments and several people have offered their support.

Most of the calls I receive are from grandmothers. I have also received a few calls from children.I have found that many children have never had a helmet to wear or have simply outgown their helmetI appreciate the cooperation of Ann's office; The Adair County Child Fatality Review Team, which consist of Glen Martin, Bobby Sullivan, and Rhonda Akin, and also the Lake Cumberland District Health Department.

If anyone wishes to contribute to the helmet program contact Rick Wilson at (270) 378-1490.Our goal is reducing injuries and death. The message we are trying to promote is ATV's are dangerous to operate and you should always wear a helmet.


This story was posted on 2007-08-08 16:57:13
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