Rapid City Regional Hospital - Don't Thump Your Melon

What is it?

Since 1995, Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary’s Don’t Thump Your Melon program has been promoting helmet safety and education. Helmets, purchased through a grant from Kohl’s Cares for Kids, are properly fitted and provided free of charge to those in need of one. Volunteers offer helmet-safety education to helmet recipients and students in Rapid City-area schools.

Who is it for?

Rapid City-area children and youth.

Why do they do it?

Of all bicycle-related deaths, 75 percent are the result of head injuries. When worn properly, helmets can offer an 88 percent reduction in head injuries.

Impact

Since October 2010, more than 5,300 bike helmets and 150 ski helmets have been distributed to children at area elementary schools’ community events, including bike rodeos, health and wellness safety fairs and safety fairs.

Contact: Alexa Stulken
Community Benefit Coordinator
Telephone: 605-719-5640
E-mail: astulken@regionalhealth.com