Upstate University Hospital began its bike helmet giveaway Wednesday morning at the New York State Fair.
Members of Upstate's Trauma Center say they see too many patients come in with head injuries as a result of a bike incident.
"The devastating injuries that can happen from brain injuries are pretty severe for first time families. So, if I could get everyone out here that is riding a bike to come and get a helmet they are for free," said Kimberly Nasby, of SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Last year Upstate provided more than 800 helmets at the fair.