In partnership with the Concussion Center, Dr. Andy Hashikawa, Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, has received additional funding from AAA and the Auto Club Group Foundation to support the Pop-up Safety Town initiative, providing age-focused injury prevention resources to Michigan’s underserved communities. This unique program is dedicated to pediatric injury prevention education and caters to young children and their families. We are looking for volunteers to join us and support more underserved communities across the state!
“To ensure children have access, we offer free helmets and educate families on proper helmet-fitting techniques,” said Dr. Hashikawa, “By reaching out to preschool children and elementary students, our aim is to instill good safety habits from an early age, empowering families with knowledge that can help prevent head injuries. This comprehensive approach sets us apart from other organizations in the field, making the U-M Concussion Center a leader in not only understanding concussions but also actively working towards preventing them.”
“Attending Pop Up Safety Town for the first time was a fantastic experience. The event featured different well-organized stations, each offering valuable information. Despite the variety, it was very organized, making it easy to navigate even for kids like my 3-year-old daughter. She had no trouble following along with the activities!”
Destiny Ormsbee Parent, Huron Potawatomi Pine Creek Reservation
NOTE: Specific location and time will be communicated to interested volunteers via email as soon as they become available. Please submit your interest today and we will get back to you!
April 26, 2024 (Friday) 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Tau Beta School, Hamtramck, MI
NOTE: Specific location and time will be communicated to interested volunteers via email as soon as they become available. Please submit your interest today and we will get back to you!
May 9, 2024 (Thursday) | Huron Potawatomi Head Start, Grand Rapids, MI
Location: Huron Potawatomi Head Start Center
Address: 1313 Bristol Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
NOTE: Specific location and time will be communicated to interested volunteers via email as soon as they become available. Please submit your interest today and we will get back to you!
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday) | Union Street Center, Eaton Rapids, MI
NOTE: Specific location and time will be communicated to interested volunteers via email as soon as they become available. Please submit your interest today and we will get back to you!
June 14, 2024 (Friday) 10:00am – 12:00pm | Carmen Ainsworth Middle School, Flint, MI
“Pop-up Safety Town is a fabulous opportunity to teach young children about traffic safety; especially being a pedestrian or bicyclist in their neighborhood. The earlier young children learn about the meaning of traffic signs and signals may help in reducing injuries and fatalities among them.”
Sandra J. Enness,MPH, MA Rural-Urban & Tribal Highway Traffic Safety Community Engagement Office of Highway Safety Planning, Michigan State Police
