Still don’t understand why Swim Strong Foundation is so adamant that we understand water safety from an environmental point of view? That water safety be taught in our schools? That ALL of us, swim skilled or not, understand water more deeply and in fact, develop a different relationship with the water? View this 6 minute video to learn more.
THE BENEFITS RESILIENCE BRINGS TO THE TABLE Humanity is going through major challenges that have altered lifestyles dramatically with vast numbers experiencing restrictions including lockdowns. Countries are at various points of the Covid19 continuum creating a fractured world that doesn’t provide citizens with the levels of balance & certainty needed to feel they are in control. These factors are fertile ground for resilience to shine & make the journey through unknown times far more comfortable. Resilience has...
Watch: 'Water Safety and Swimming Skills: The New Urgency, The New Opportunity' This Video Presents Swim Strong Foundation Mission as it Resonates with our Allies in and out of the Water: Guest Panelists: Our panelists explored the competitive edge; mind/body connection; competing at collegiate and elite levels; diversity and inclusion; swimming skills and careers; swimming skills in a changing world and more. Time Stamps for your Convenience ( You can click to any part of the webinar as you please, or watch the full...
Hello! Swim Strong Foundation began 15 years ago with one mission: to reduce unintended death due to drowning and water-based accidents by providing life-saving swimming skills and water safety education to all children and families regardless of their ability to pay. It’s because of donors like you that we have: Taught more than 10,000 people how to swim Gave more than $1 Million in free swim lessons to underserved families and Veterans needing that support Taught more than 12,000 students our award-winning and...
The Auction will go live 12pm 9/20/21, & will end 6pm 9/25/21. From September 20th to 25th. Swim Strong Foundation will have an auction on rallyup. Feel free to review the exciting items and spread the word. Visit the site for more info: Rally UP Auction
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United Kingdom based Film Producer of "A Film Called Blacks Can't Swim" and Co- Founder of the Black Swimming Association, Ed Accura shares thoughts on his journey and the Swim Strong Foundation's Journey.
Celebrate 15 years with Swim Strong Foundation! What is your answer to this question to our Olympians??
Thanks to Bronxnet TV and Diálogo Abierto for showcasing Swim Strong Foundation on its program! Instructor Alex Escobar did us proud! Visit Site Shout out to Host Javier E. Gomez for his engaging questions and Producer Yesenia Ramos for spotlighting as much of the organization as possible. As our world becomes ever more watery, we ALL need to understand water more deeply and develop a new relationship with it. Not one more drowning!
Link t0 Article Racial disparities in drowning deaths persist, research shows by Naseem S. Miller, The Journalist's Resource July 23, 2021 Worldwide, at least 235,000 people fatally drown each year, making it one of the leading causes of injury-related death. The U.N. General Assembly has said drowning is "largely unrecognized relative to its impact." Every year, 3,960 people die due to drowning in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 11 people a day. While local news stories...
