The helmet giveaway will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday during the Gladstone Farmers Market, located at 907 Delta Ave, where visitors can shop from local vendors and enjoy live music.

Remsburg, who was born in Marquette, was struck by a vehicle in May while riding an e-scooter without a helmet in Orlando, Florida. He died from injuries sustained in the crash.

In his honor, family members raised community donations to purchase helmets, with the goal of promoting helmet safety and providing free helmets to local children.

“After his passing, I knew I wanted to do something that could turn our heartbreak into hope,” said Remsburg’s aunt, Lindsey Rosinski.

Colton Remsburg died in May after being struck by a vehicle while riding an e-scooter without a helmet. Now, his family is hoping to enact change and encourage local youth to wear helmets. (Courtesy photo)

City of Gladstone Downtown Ambassador Samantha Gaudino said she first learned about the family’s effort through social media, where community members were making donations to the family’s cause. She then learned the family was looking for a location to distribute the helmets.

“I couldn’t think of a better place for them to get them in the hands of those who could use them most,” Gaudino said. “Initiatives like this are in alignment with what the DDA, the Gladstone community and the Gladstone Farmers Market are all about.”

Remsburg’s death drew national media attention and has left a lasting impact on communities. Rosinski said she hopes his story continues to raise awareness about helmet safety.

“The goal isn’t just to hand out free helmets,” Rosinski said. “It’s to start conversations about safety, remind families that accidents can happen in an instant and show kids that wearing a helmet is an act of courage and responsibility, not something to be embarrassed about.

“My hope is that every child who receives one of these helmets thinks of Colton each time they buckle it. If one life is saved because of his story, then his legacy will live on in the most meaningful way possible.”

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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.