Safe Kids Day set for Saturday, March 4
Kids of all ages will enjoy a day of fun-filled activities centered around safety at Safe Kids Day on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is being held in Golisano Children’s Hospital parking lot, 9981 South HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers. Parking for the event will be free.
Families will find numerous activities to participate in as well as receiving free information and take-home articles. They’ll find food and music, free bicycle helmets, face painting, rock climbing, CPR practice, and other fun safety-related activities from the various vendors. Kids will be able to view law enforcement and fire department vehicles. Those who get their “passports” stamped by the vendors will have an opportunity to win various prizes.
Two major activities at Safe Kids Day will be the “cold tub challenge” where individuals can provide safety information tips, then be “dunked” in a tub full of ice and cold water. They are then encouraged to challenge other individuals to do the same. Also, a “March 4 Safety” will be held where participants can march in a mini parade.
Safe Kids Day is an annual event to celebrate kids, prevent injuries, and save lives. COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Sponsors, in addition to Golisano Children’s Hospital, include Humana, Lee County School District, Lee Health Trauma Center, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lee County Fire Districts, and the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition.
More information about Safe Kids Day may be obtained by contacting Julie Noble, Safe Kids Day SWFL Coordinator, at 239-343-5224, or Julie.noble@leehealth.org.
Source: Golisano Children’s Hospital