Swim Strong Water Safety 2015
Watch the video below to see the water safety recap of 2015!
Swim Strong Founder Shawn Slevin on “Behind the Shadows”
Shawn Slevin Founder of Swim Strong Foundation will be on the air with Susan Finelli of Behind the Shadows on May 1st, May 7th, and May 13th. Check out the list of times and channels for the New York area: Thurs, May 1st @ 6:30 p.m. TimeWarner Channel 1996 RCN Channel 83 Verizon Channel 34 Wed, May 7th @ 8 p.m. TimeWarner Channel 1996 RCN Channel 82 Verizon Channel 33 Wed, May 7th @ 8 p.m. TimeWarner Channel 1996 RCN Channel 82 Verizon Channel 33 http://www.prlog.org/12315220-susan-finelli-behind-the-shadows-swim-strong-foundation-interview-with-shawn-slevin.html
Volunteer Spotlight: Kirsten Merker
Kirsten Merker talks about her experiences as a volunteer for the Swim Strong Foundation. Become a Volunteer https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/volunteer/
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Escobar
Alex Escobar talks about his experiences as a volunteer for the Swim Strong Foundation. Become a Volunteer https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/volunteer/
NYC Chapter (Surfrider Foundation) Teaches Surfing Basics
Surfing Lessons at Swim Strong Foundation by the NYC Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation Who would think that you could learn surfing basics in a pool? It’s for real and lots of fun.
Olympic Champion Lenny Krayzelburg – Four Time Gold Medalist on Water Safety
Lenny Krayzelberg, Olympic backstroke medalist, breaks it down into simple steps: learning to swim is a must and it must be done. It takes work but the results are deeply satisfying.
Olympian Mel Stewart – Twice Olympic Gold Medal Winner & 14 National Titles
Mel Stewart, butterfly swim champion, lets young people know that anyone can learn to swim, regardless of their background
Volunteers Speak About Water Safety
Volunteers talk about the importance of swimming and how Swim Strong makes lessons available in many communities.
Shawn Slevin, Founder of Swim Strong Foundation
Shawn Slevin, Founder of Swim Strong, addresses the enormous support the organization has received from numerous water-safety groups and sports celebrities.
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.