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23jun10:00 am2:00 pmLow-Cost Life Jacket Sales - Rainier Beach Pool10:00 am - 2:00 pm PST Rainier Beach Pool

28junallday01julallday2018 National Juvenile Arthritis Conference - Seattle(All Day) PST Hyatt Regency Bellevue

2018 Juvenile Arthritis Conference Seattle Bellevue

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The Arthritis Foundation’s National Juvenile Arthritis Conference focuses on health, wellness and fun for young people affected by juvenile arthritis, lupus, myositis, ankylosing spondylitis and other childhood rheumatic diseases.

These events offer a chance to meet other families going through similar challenges. To share stories, learn about the latest treatments and discover strategies to make every day better. Meet top experts in pediatric rheumatology and related health care, scienti c research, educational rights, psychology, access to care and more.

Something for the whole family:

Children and Teens participate in their own tracks designed for fun and play, while also learning new ways to manage their arthritis
Young Adults (18-25years) have specialized programming for real life issues, such as college, employment and relationships
Parents and Caregivers partake in their own sessions to learn about the latest medication, parenting tips and advocating for their family
Siblings are encouraged to join in to share how JA affects their lives through special sibling sessions
Activities for Families including a Family Fun Night and the opportunity to relax and enjoy the weekend away

Organizer

Arthritis FoundationKatie Biter kbitner@arthritis.org 404-965-7538

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June 28 (Thursday) - July 1 (Sunday) PST

Location

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

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29jun6:00 pm7:00 pmWords and Whine Book Club - Exceptional Families6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST Exceptional Families

30jun1:00 pm4:00 pmKohl’s Helmet Safety Program - Seattle WA1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST Garfield Community Center

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Helmet Triptych

We are working to get more kids and teens into properly fit helmets through the Kohl’s Helmet Safety Program at Seattle Children’s.

In partnership with Kohl’s Cares, we travel Washington state providing free helmet fittings and giveaways for children year-round. We teach parents and kids how to properly fit every helmet we give away, but we don’t stop there. We also provide resources to teach you to fit helmets where you are, in the community or at home. Since our partnership began in 2007, we have properly fit and given away over 31,000 helmets.

Learn more about bike and multi-sport and ski and snowboard helmets.

See below for the dates and locations of our free bike helmet fitting and giveaway events this year. Please note that we fit and give away helmets only at these community events. Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill individual requests for helmets or provide helmet donations.

Please note that events are subject to change. We recommend that you check back one month prior to confirm the date, time and location of a specific event.

Make Sure the Helmet Fits

Watch this video to learn how to fit a helmet.

Bike accidents are the second leading cause of serious injury in school-age children. Each year, an average of two bicyclists are killed in the Seattle area, and more than 200 are severely injured. Head injury is the leading cause of bicycle-related death and disability.

Bicycle helmets can reduce these risks by 85%. Wearing a helmet is required by law in Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton and many other Washington cities. However, many kids either don’t have a helmet or won’t wear one. We want to change that!

Free Bike Helmet Fitting and Giveaways (Remaining in 2018)

Free bike helmets available for children 1 to 18 years old. One helmet per child. Wearers must be present and be fitted to receive a helmet. Quantities are limited. First come, first served. No appointments needed.

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Lacey Kohl’s Store, 681 Sleater Kinney Rd. SE, Lacey, WA 98503
More about the event: We will be providing properly fit helmets to kids at the Lacey Kohl’s Store with Safe Kids Thurston County.

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2018
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St., Seattle, WA 98122
More about the event: Come play at Urban Games with Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and Essex Community Outreach! There will be health and dental screenings, CPR training, cooking demonstrations, healthy treats, tons of fun, active games for the whole family and more! Receive a free helmet for your child.

Date: Sunday, July 15, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Redmond Kohl’s Store, 17601 NE Union Hill Rd., Redmond, WA 98052
More about the event: Join us at the Redmond Kohl’s Store to receive a properly fit helmet for your child.

Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Covington KidsFest, 17002 SE 270th Pl., Covington, WA 98042
More about the event: Come to this fun event for families. Enjoy music and art projects, join the bike rodeo and get fit for a helmet!

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Seattle Children’s North Clinic, 1815 13th St., Everett, WA 98201
More about the event: We are celebrating the opening of Seattle Children’s North Clinic! Come see our new space and get your child fit for a helmet to take home.

Check back for more free helmet giveaway events.

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To contact the Kohl’s Helmet Safety Program at Seattle Children’s, please call 206-987-1569.

Organizer

Seattle Children's Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Location

Garfield Community Center

2323 E Cherry St., Seattle, WA 98122

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