Hundreds of children and families across Rochester are riding safer this spring thanks to a collaboration between Rochester Regional Health’s Golisano Restorative Neurology and Rehabilitation Center and the city of Rochester.
Together, the partners collected and distributed over 240 helmets at a community event held in May at the Jackson R-Center on North Clinton Avenue. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the RRH Golisano Rehab team expanded its helmet drive throughout March and April in honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, more than doubling the number of helmets donated during last year’s inaugural helmet drive.
“These helmets are more than gear—they’re protection, empowerment and a statement that this community puts children’s health and safety first,” said physician Sean Silverman, medical director of Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation. “We’re thrilled to see how this initiative is growing and how it directly supports our mission of preventing brain injuries.”
This year’s effort was powered by generous support from returning and new partners: Rochester Accessible Adventures, Endless Highways, Sit Proud, Hanger Clinic, Cellino Law, Tim’s Trim, Tennis Club of Rochester, Eli Fish, Dave McCarthy Ice Rink, Total Sports Experience, Rochester Black Nurses Association, Mirror Mirror Hair Studio, Rochester Sports Garden, Breaking Free Skatepark, and Hornit Helmets.