How do you become an Olympian? For Missy Franklin, the journey to the top of her sport was made possible by the support of her parents, her faith, grit, determination and resiliency. This is a book, not only for aspiring Olympic hopefuls…but for their families a well. Shipping/Handing Fee: $8.50 * Book must be ordered by 11/30/2017 for delivery the week of Dec 11, 2017. No refunds, no returns. https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/relentless-spirit/
Swim Strong is proud to present these beautifully hand crafted and handmade distinctive jewelry items…just in time for Holiday giving! Wear your Swim Strong Swimmer with pride and know that you are a vital supporter of our mission to save and change lives through the teaching of water safety and strong swimming skills. *Shipping and handling (only if being mailed) $8.50 *Orders must be made by 11/30/2017 to be delivered to you the week of December 11th *No refunds, no returns. https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/sterling-silver-pins/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/14k-gold-pins/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/earrings/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/sterling-silver-bracelet/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shawn Slevin Executive Director Swim Strong Foundation shawn.slevin@SwimStrongFoundation.org Swim Strong Foundation received a $5000 grant from PepsiCo, the second investment to support our youth volunteer mentoring program. Swim Strong will provide job readiness skills that transcend the pool and can be applied from the school room to the board room. These skills include resume writing, networking, the professional use of social media and interviewing skills. PepsiCo has made a substantial investment in the youth of New York. Through their leadership, PepsiCo continues...
Swim Strong Foundation Butterfly Bootcamp TOMORROW Saturday, 10/28/2017 9:00-11:00am Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Featuring: Joep (Jay) van Grunsven Fee: $75 per participant Last opportunity to swim with Coach Jay!! Coach Jay has swum with the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation. He is a 37 times State Champion. He holds 18 State records. He is an 8 times Dutch Champion and holds one Dutch record for the 4x100 Medley, Breaststroke leg. Breaststroke and the IM are his specialties. He has competed in not only his home country of the Netherlands but...
We are still waiting to hear if the record was broken. All of the Swim Strong team from ages 8 through 66 successfully completed the tread!!! https://youtu.be/oRzHl5k-MUw Posted on NET TV
Swim Strong Foundation will be joining the teams across the country in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people treading water at the same time in multiple locations. Proceeds raised will support our scholarship program and International Water Safety Association’s Cambodia Project. On September 27, 2017, we will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records: “Most People Treading Water at the Same Time in Multiple Locations”. The record currently sits at 805 people. Of the money we...
All of the hard work; all of the planning; all of the organizing; all of the mental preparation…all lead to this day and to this time. Join Alexis Puhan MD on his epic swim around Manhattan. Honor his efforts to raise $10,000 so that 40 at risk children will get free swim lessons now!
Just a few days remain before Alexis’s big swim! It takes a lot of heart and a lot of sweat equity to train for this challenging event…one of the three of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Alexis’s determination is met by his passion to help STOP needless drowning. He is using this challenge to provide free swim lessons for at risk kids through Swim Strong Foundation’s scholarship fund. You can support his efforts by making a donation here:
When passion meets purpose there’s nothing you won’t try to achieve. Thant’s particularly so for our guest athlete, Alexis Puhan MD, from Switzerland. Alexis is one of those people who isn’t afraid of a challenge. In his professional life he built an international consulting business. In his personal life, he has taken on the extreme sport of Open Water swimming. How fortunate for Swim Strong that he also believes as we do that drowning is largely preventable. Now we come to his...
Swim Strong’s mission is to Save and Change lives through the teaching of water safety and strong swimming skills. We want to make these life lessons available to ALL. Executive Director, Shawn Slevin, was able to visit Sarajevo, Bosnia, to meet with Director Amel Kapo of PK SPID, the one program that works with people with physical and mental challenges in Bosnia. Working with these children reaffirms our natural love of the water and the human spirit willing to push past perceived...
Swim Strong founder Shawn Slevin was delighted to visit Amel Kapo of Plivacki Klub SPID in Sarajevo to celebrate his work with children with special needs. Amel and his colleagues are helping these children to learn lifesaving and water safety skills as well as self-confidence that supports them in all aspects of their lives. So happy to have been able to meet in person and see their good work. In this photo taken on Thursday, June 8,...
Our Water Safety Awareness Week began at Bushwick High School on Monday ! There were more than 40 children and adults learning about water safety through our Know Before You Go!® presentation; CPR training by the FDNY and jumping into the water to enjoy their FREE swim lesson! Swim Strong is taking the lead to raise awareness about water safety education to ensure that every child and every adult in the New Metro area has the tools they need to exercise good judgment...
