On July 17, 2008 the Albany County Bar Association will host its 2nd Annual Bike Safety Day, held at Empire State Plaza from 5-7 p.m. With the help of the local police and fire departments, hospitals, doctors and lawyers we hope to protect children by giving out helmets and thereby imparting their necessity for riding safely.

Last year's event was a huge success. Approximately 200 children from the capital region were fitted with bike helmets free of charge. In addition, the children completed a bike safety obstacle course and were awarded a merit of certificate for their accomplishments. We anticipate serving the same number of children this year. We are seeking assistance from local attorneys or law firms to sponsor the event. Donations will be used to offset the costs associated with holding the event, including the cost of the bike helmets given to children.

A donation of $500 or more will make you or your firm a "sponsor" of the event. As a sponsor, your name or the firm name will appear on all advertising for the event that will appear ion our flyers. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Barbara Davis at 445-7691.

A donation less than $500 (in any monetary amount) will make you or your firm a "patron" of the event. As a patron, your name, or the name of your firm, will be published in the August issue of the Albany County Bar Association Newsletter. Patron donations will be accepted up to the date of the event.

In addition to monetary donations, we are looking for volunteers to assist us on the day of the event. This would be a terrific opportunity for members to give back to the children of Albany County.

Please consider this noteworthy request. If you have any questions would like to donate or volunteer please feel free to contact me at 518-436-0751 or by email at jsilver@hinmanstraub.com. Also, please do not hesitate to contact Barbara Davis, ACBA Executive Director at 518- 445-7691. I look forward to hearing from you soon.