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Helmets for Kids needs help to obtain $4,000 grant Won't you take the time to help Adair County obtain a much needed grant to keep kids safe by simply clicking on the link below and adding your comment to the those of, this morning at 4:00am, 21 other Adair Countians? A great program is working so well that it is running out of funds to continue and to meet the needs of 139 other kids who want a free helmet. But Rick Wilson, Adair County Helmets for Kids Chairperson, has applied for a $4,000 grant from Hamburger Helper, My Hometown Helper, to help it continue, to help Helmets for Kids get more ATV helmets for Adair County Kids. The program started with a $1,000 grant from the Lake Cumberland Area Development District and, with added help from the Bank of Columbia and the First National Bank, and others Helmets for Kids has been able raise over $2,400 to give free helmets to over 173 Adair County children who ride ATVs in exchange for a vow to always wear the helmet when riding and to follow other rules. Sandy Wilson, Rick's wife, who is Assistant Principal at Adair County Elementary School, has noted that community support is now critical to securing this much needed grant. "The grant is now in the phase of needing community support," she writes, "Please help us get the message out to Adair County. As many people as possible need to send a comment to show support for this program through the request at this link: Columbia in Adair County, KY, Helmets for Kids." The link shows Rick Wilson's letter Hamburger Helper/My Community Helper and the comments from community leaders including the County Judge Executive, the Columbia Chief of Police, leading business people, board members, kids, and other concerned citizens. Their comments offer interesting, thoughtful ideas. Rick Wilson' shared some of his own comprehensive statement on the site, which tells his concern, "This project stemmed from the fact that Kentucky leads the nation in ATV fatalities. I have been the Coroner since 1994 and an employee of the local EMS since 1979. We have had a multitude of severe ATV injuries but since 1994 I have not had an ATV fatality. We implemented this program to promote awareness of the dangers of ATV's and always wear a helmet." He added, "The overall goal is to reduce injuries and prevent death." If you'd like to send additional comments lend your voice to the efforts of local media increase Adair County's chance of getting the grant, they are welcome. Gifts of money to the program are also welcome calling Rick Wilson at (270) 378-1490. Sponsored by Hamburger Helper, MyHometownHelper.com is giving away up to $100,000 to help fund projects in hometowns all across America. You can show your support by simply adding your comments to this request, at Columbia in Adair County, KY, Helmets for Kids." "Tammy Coffey with Rex's Cycle Shop is also concerned about safety and has agreed to provide the helmets at no cost to our Child Fatality Team," Rick Wilson said at the outset of the program. He added, "We hope this effort will reduce injuries and prevent deaths," he said. To get a free helmet for a child under 18, while supplies last, just contact Rick Wilson at (270) 378-1490, for an application. He added, "Remember, ride safe and ride smart. Wear a helmet." This story was posted on 2007-08-29 04:40:00
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