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Lids for Kids 8th annual helmet give away is coming up!

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Lids for Kids— the organization that provides helmets for kids to promote bike safety— is holding their 8th annual event!

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Starting as Heads Up for Safety in Lansing, the now Grand Rapids-based initiative has given away over 13,000 helmets since 2003.

The organization will give away even more helmets in the coming weeks.

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May 20 in Lansing at the Marshall Street Fire Station
Kids can meet firefighters, play games, and check out the equipment

On June 3 in Grand Rapids at Garfield Park
The Cosplay Crusaders and members of the Grand Rapids Fire and Police Departments will be gathered with organizers near the Burton St & Jefferson Ave entrance.
Kids will have an opportunity to explore GRFD Engine #10!

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Both events are free and run 10 a.m.—noon and include games and a raffle to win a new bike!

Learn more about bike safety and the Lids for Kids mission here.