Fort Thomas mother starts "Sled Safe, Jo's Way"

FORT THOMAS, Ky. - A scare for a Fort Thomas mother turns into her own personal mission to protect other children.

Amanda Kramer's son, Coby Jo, was injured while he was sledding more than a year ago. He jumped on a sled, and before his mom could catch him at the bottom of the hill, he slid into a parked boat on a trailer and hit his head. The impact caused a concussion and neck injuries. He was a in a neck brace for several weeks and eventually made a full recovery.

Coby Jo's mom considers him very lucky. When they went to the emergency room, she said the doctor asked to see the helmet so he could get an idea of the impact. Kramer replied that her son was not using a helmet. It was at that time that she realized, it made perfect sense for kids to wear helmets when they go sledding, just as they do when they ride bikes.

A year after the accident, when snow started to fall again, Kramer wanted to do something to spread the message about the importance of wearing helmets when sledding. She started a non-profit organization called, "Sled Safe Jo's Way". She distributes flyers at schools and community events.

As part of her non-profit group, she makes skiing helmets available for a very affordable price.

The helmets which have insulation for warmth as well as protection usually cost around $100 retail. She can buy them for $20.

She is working with several schools in Northern Kentucky and has ordered the helmets for the Ft. Thomas Ski Club. If you are interested in her message or in ordering a helmet, click on this link to go to her website.