Marlborough Hospital hosts 17th Safe Summer Fun Day

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Megan Cost, 2, and her mother Jennifer try their hand at playing Squirt the Germs.
Megan Cost, 2, and her mother Jennifer try their hand at playing Squirt the Germs.

Marlborough – Families flocked to the 17th annual Safe Summer Fun Day, held June 6 on the front lawn of the Marlborough Hospital. The highlight was the distribution of free children’s bicycle helmets, which were properly fitted by hospital staff. Also, eight bikes were given away throughout the day.

Educational displays included an explanation of stranger danger and sun exposure screenings with sunblock giveaways. Children got the chance to take the seat of emergency vehicles including ambulances, fire trucks and a Life Flight helicopter. Fun activities included inflatable amusements, “doctor dress up,” trackless train rides, interactive games, a karate demonstration and a barbecue.

The four-hour event was sponsored by DCU for Kids.

Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

 

 

 

Carlos Camcel, 2, gets fitted for a bike helmet.
Carlos Camcel, 2, gets fitted for a bike helmet.
Clara Uzoma, 4, and Abigail Clemons, 7, visit the “doctor dress up” table.
Clara Uzoma, 4, and Abigail Clemons, 7, visit the “doctor dress up” table.
Daniel Amini, 5, takes the seat of a Life Flight helicopter soon after it landed.
Daniel Amini, 5, takes the seat of a Life Flight helicopter soon after it landed.
Joshua Lopez, 7, is happy to get a balloon sculpture.
Joshua Lopez, 7, is happy to get a balloon sculpture.
Riding the trackless train are (l to r) Gabriella Pereira, 9, Kimberlly Boaventura, 9, and Emily Ducharme, 10.
Riding the trackless train are (l to r) Gabriella Pereira, 9, Kimberlly Boaventura, 9, and Emily Ducharme, 10.

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