Helmet Safety Must Start Early: Recap of Our Recent Family Event in Toronto

Co-hosted by the 14 Division Community Police Liaison Committee and INGA EDUCATES, this free event created space for learning, connection, and tangible habits when it comes to injury prevention.

Why Educating Kids?

Research shows that safety habits formed in early childhood are the most likely to stick. With head injuries being the leading cause of cycling-related deaths in Canada, and with more youth using e-scooters and bikes, early education is not just helpful. It’s necessary and urgent.

Many families in the GTA aren’t aware of the risks, or they simply can’t afford the gear. This event gave families the knowledge and access they needed. Kids left not only with free helmets, but also with the understanding of how to wear them properly and why it matters.

Championing Kids’ Safety

Sergeant Izzy Bernardo was representing TPS and highlighted the importance of helmet safety and the on-the-ground work police are doing to keep families safe.

Inga Tkachenko Ramage, Co-Founder of INGA EDUCATES and a collision survivor herself, shared about her journey and her mission. With 17 years of experience supporting crash victims, Inga brings not only expertise but personal passion to her work in prevention.

Fahim Muniri, Co-Chair of the 14 Division Community Police Liaison Committee, emphasized the need for safer, more connected communities, and how grassroots partnerships like this one are a vital part of that vision.

A Community That Showed Up

Through helmet fittings, fun educational demos, and safety conversations, Toronto families engaged with the message that prevention begins at an early age, and it begins now.

Key news media outlets (CBC News, CTV News, City News and Toronto Star) also joined us to raise awareness about the important issue across Canada.

Thanks to the support of community partners, the day was made even more special with balloon installations from Balloon For You and free ice cream for kids generously provided by Sorbelicious. These touches added to the celebration while keeping the focus on what matters most: keeping children safe.

This was more than a one-day event. It was a reminder that small actions (like wearing a helmet) can have life-saving consequences.

Help Us Keep Kids Safe!

You can be part of the solution. Your donation helps us put helmets on more children and bring safety education into more communities.

$50 covers the cost of one kid’s helmet.

Your support helps prevent injuries before they happen. Let’s make sure every child has the protection they need.

Donate now and help us create safer streets, one child at a time.