Seattle Children’s Health and Safety Program
In partnership with Panda Cares and thanks to Panda Express fundraising efforts, Seattle Children’s travels throughout Washington state to serve the youth by providing free helmet and life jacket fittings. We teach parents and kids how to properly fit every helmet and life jacket we give away. We also provide resources to teach you how to fit safety devices, whether in the community or at home. See below for the dates and locations of our free giveaway events this year.
Free Giveaway Events
Due to COVID-19, we will only be hosting events that require pre-registration.
We only fit children between the ages of 1 and 18 and they must be present in order to be properly fit and receive a helmet or life jacket.
2022 Event Dates
More events will be posted soon, so please check back!
Getting the Proper Fit
A helmet or life jacket won't protect you if it doesn't fit correctly. Learn how to properly fit safety devices with your family. For instructions and additional tips, visit Bike and Multi-Sport Helmets: Quick Fit Check for helmets and Life Jackets for Children and Teens for life jackets.
Contact Us
To contact Seattle Children’s Health and Safety Program, please email classes@seattlechildrens.org or call 206-987-9878.
Please note that we fit and give away safety devices only at these community events. Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill individual requests or provide donations for helmets or life jackets.
Resources
Helmet resources
- Bike and Multi-Sport Helmets: Quick Fit Check
- Skateboard, Scooter and Skating Safety
- Bike Safety Fiction and Facts
- Helmets for Winter Sports
Life jacket resources
- Life Jackets for Children and Teens
- Water Safety Tips for Families
- Life Jackets (Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office)
- Wearing Your Life Jacket (U.S. Coast Guard)
- Wear It Right: Choosing and Fitting a Life Jacket