Thousands of bike helmets to be distributed to Ohio children [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of bike helmets will be handed out to children across the state this year as part of the Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics’ bike helmet safety awareness campaign.

This is the ninth year that the Ohio Department of Transportation has teamed up with AAP to distribute helmets during Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Month in May. This year, 10,000 bike helmets were passed out to law enforcement agencies and community-based groups in Ohio.

Since the program’s launch in 2011, more than 100,000 free helmets have gone to Ohio children.

The Honda USA Foundation provided a $25,000 grant for the helmets this year.

ODOT Press Secretary Matt Bruning said groups and agencies apply to get the helmets that they can then distribute to their community. Those groups will also get educational resources and a helmet-fitting demonstration.

“It’s something we’re proud of and …