Fajr Memorial Foundation
Amna Javid, representative of the Fajr Foundation, who lost a daughter to drowning, discussed the imperative need for water safety knowledge for both parents and children.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital on Water Safety
Amir Benjamin of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital addresses dangers of and increases in the obesity epidemic and the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Donovan Richards Jr. on Water Safety
District 31- Council Member Donovan Richards shows his support for the work and inroads Swim Strong has made in the Rockaways to teach swim safety skills.
Make a Splash – Swim Strong Foundation
Volunteers are lit up about how young people learn to swim and feel really good about themselves in the water, with their families and in school.
Inspiring Women Night – Shawn Slevin Honored
Shawn Slevin, Founder of Swim Strong, is honored at a WNBA game as a member of Inspiring Women, a group of women who have made NYC a better place to live through significant contributions to the betterment of youth through sports.