Injuries Plague Girl Scouts

byline: Rusty's Mom

Anywhere, USA. In what seems like one plague after another the Girl Scout Cookie program was dealt another blow yesterday when The Vet was injured while going door to door selling cookies. While walking down a driveway, after ringing a neighbors doorbell, she tripped and fell. She sustained minor injures to both hands and left knee. Her right knee was seriously injured in the fall. Initial reports of a possible knee fracture were found to be false but several stitches were needed to repair a 2 inch gash in her knee. The homeowner was not home at the time. Several witnesses reported her to be running but confirmation on that report was unavailable at press time. If this was the case that would be in direct violation of Girl Scout rules. No running, hopping, skipping, jumping or other joyful expressions are permitted when moving from one house to the next while conducting council approved fundraisers. Studies show that injuries are becoming such a concern that the century old organization is contemplating banning door to door sales. An undisclosed source, who was not authorized to comment, stated that the safety of the girls is a top priority and several measures are being considered at this time to prevent future injuries.
Some suggestions being considered are only allowing girls to be carried from house to house by their parents to prevent the possibility of tripping or falling while walking. Also being considered is that all girls must wear elbow, knee and wrist pads along with a CPSC approved helmet while selling cookies. Bubble wrap manufacturers are working to get OSHA approval for a new product designed to protect arms, legs and hineys from injury during a fall, if that happens they plan to present their product to the Girl and Boy Scouts of America for use during their fundraising campaigns.
In a related story Nomex recently received approval for a new fire resistant suit to protect Camp Fire Girls while roasting wienies and marshmallows. The Camp Fire Girls organization is pleased that the girls will once again be able to have camp fires available on a limited basis. Other concerns need to be addressed before full access to camp fires can be approved.
The Vet is recovering at home and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no word on how this will affect her future cookie sales.