Swim Strong Foundation’s Shawn Slevin invited to NY1 to Discuss Lifeguard Shortage
Swim Strong Foundation’s Shawn Slevin invited to NY1 to discuss lifeguard shortage, and Swim Strong’s different take on Water Safety. Watch NY1 Interview (Click Here)
Swim Strong Quoted on Water Safety Issues “The Wave” Article
Here is a Link to the Article: The Title Is, "Warmer Weather Brings Swim Safety Concerns." https://www.rockawave.com/articles/warmer-weather-brings-swim-safety-concerns/
Swim Strong Coach Teaches Water Safety on BronxnetTV (Watch Here)
Thanks Coach Alex A shout out of thanks to Coach Alex Escobar for representing Swim Strong on BronxnetTV. He spoke about the shortage of life guards and affordable swim lessons. Also about Swim Strong’s work out of the water as it refers to environmentally focused water safety education. Watch Below
Swim Strong Visits “Dive In” to talk Water Safety: Rip Tides
So honored and excited to be joining Liz Taylor and Dr. Sylvia Earle of DOER (Deep Ocean Exploration & Research) a marine consulting firm. These two amazing women are legends of the deep, scientists who have explored diverse depths in polar to tropical oceans. Dr. Earle has 70 years of exploring the world’s oceans, is a marine biologist, oceanographer and author. She is also the founder of Mission Blue, a NFP with a mission to explore, restore and protect the Ocean. Liz...
Swim Strong Foundation Speaks Mandating Water Safety Education on the Crossing the Lanes Podcast
Thank you @Naji Ali for featuring me and our work at Swim Strong Foundation on your podcast, Crossing the Lanes (Click Play Below). This 30 minute podcast is focused on our legislative work, trying to mandate water safety and swimming education in NY State schools (Bills S2207 s2207 NYS Assembly/Senate Water Safety Instruction Bill Also the sister bill in the Assembly A728. ) As mentioned in the podcast play notes, you can join us in this effort. If you live in...
Pop Social Enterprise Showcases Swim Strong Foundation’s Mission and Work
Thank you POP Social Enterprises for showcasing Swim Strong’s mission and work. We appreciate you!! Go to Newsletter
(Republished) Read About Swim Strong Foundation’s Community Work to End Drowning and more in The Journalist’s Resource Article
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...
Watch Recap of Pre- Summer Water Safety Panel at Neirs Tavern
THanks to Loycent Gordon of Neir’s Tavern who hosted a lively discussion about water safety from several points of view: Lita Smith-Mines, editor Boating Magazine Long Island; Rick Kauffman, CEO of Kells Group; Lydia Gilkes, lifeguard; Aydon Gaboural, Co-Founder of Laru Beya Collective and Shawn Slevin, Founder and E.D. of Swim Strong Foundation. With knowledge comes the ability to make decisions that keep ourselves and our families safe in, on and around the water. 95% of drowning and water based accidents...
Coach Merle Sets New Guinness Record for 30 Kilometer (18.6411miles) Swim
Update on Merle's Swim: Coach Merle sets new Guinness Record!!! Article Here: Guiness World Record: Farthest Swim In Monofin Swim Strong Founder on Merle the Mermaid 4/17/21 More Information about Merle Merle Liivand, born in Estonia, member of the Estonian National Swim Team, former Baltic States Champion, ice and open water swimmer, triathlete, entrepreneur, conservationist and yes, mermaid. Also, friend and Guest Elite Coach to Swim Strong Foundation, where she has taught several breaststroke Bootcamps; much to the delight of our swimmers! A video from her...