SLV Health hosts Lids for Kids

Emily Raya, 8, climbs atop the first bicycle given away at San Luis Valley Health’s second annual Lids for Kids event at Cole Park Thursday afternoon. One thousand kids had the chance to win one of 210 bikes and helmets. From tricycles to cruisers and six-speeds, there were bikes for all ages.

Isabelle Schmidt, 2, and her mom Kristen tour the REACH medical helicopter at SLV Health’s second annual Lids for Kids event at Cole Park Thursday afternoon. Kids could also tour an ambulance and fire truck.

Meredith McAlphine, 6, hugs McGruff the Crime Dog at SLV Health’s second annual Lids for Kids event at Cole Park Thursday afternoon. Along with McGruff, kids could find free popsicles at Alamosa Police Department’s booth.

Jeremiah Medina, 3, enjoys a free Sno Shack snow cone at SLV Health’s second annual Lids for Kids event at Cole Park Thursday afternoon. Ice cream sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers were also available.