The Need

•771 Major Traumas in Children Ages 5 - 14 in 1998, 12 in Blanco Co. (Texas Dept. of Health Statistics)

•Pedestrian Accidents the 2nd Leading Cause of Fatal Injuries among Children

•Bicycle Crashes the 5th Leading Cause of Fatal Injuries among Children

•22% of Children Now Considered Obese--a 55% Increase Since 1963 (CDC)