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County distributing helmets for Brain Injury Awareness Month

Eastern New Mexico News - 3/5/2023

Mar. 4—In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Curry County Health Council is distributing 235 bicycle helmets of all sizes to the community. The helmets are being supplied by the New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability.

Sam Thrash, the Health Equity and Community Rebuilding Coordinator for the county said she is excited to take part in something like this.

"This is one of the first big projects I've helped with," she said. "I hope the kids will wear them and decorate them, and we can prevent any injuries."

According to Thrash, many people and children in the county are impacted with a brain injury due to accidents. She said Curry County children self-reported that they don't wear helmets when riding a bike.

Michael Booth, the Fire and Safety Director for the county said that out of a survey that was conducted, 80.9% of middle school students, and 80.5% of high school students said they never wore a helmet.

"I've seen a lot of injuries within kids that don't have helmets," he said. "I feel privileged to assist in this program we have going on."

She said the helmets are going fast, but they'll continue through the month until they run out. Sizes range from small to X-large, and the child must be present when picking one up so they can be properly fitted. Anyone interested can go to the Curry County Administration Complex at 417 Gidding St. during their office hours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday. For more information, contact 575.763.6016 or sthrash@currycounty.org

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