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USA Swimming Saving Lives Through Swim Lessons

Those who have the  privilege to be  involved in swimming at a competitive or recreational level know first hand of the many benefits of swimming. It’s a low impact, healthy sport for all ages and fitness levels. It builds a strong work ethic because it requires self-discipline.

But, these swimmers can often overlook the fact that simply knowing how to swim can save lives. In our neighborhood a young boy drowned in a fountain only 2 feet deep. Unfortunately, swimming is not economically possible for many people in the United States.

USA Swimming is making a difference. The USA Swimming Foundation’s mission is to make swim lessons accessible to children who otherwise would remain helpless in situations requiring the skills to prevent drowning…USA Swimming Foundation, through it’s supporters and programs, saves lives by making swim lessons available to children of families who do not have the economic means to pay for swimming lessons.

So check out the Foundation’s website and save lives!

There are many opportunities to help. Sponsor lessons for a child, support one of the grassroots learn to swim programs in your area through “Make a Splash”, volunteer to become an instructor…just do something.

Cullen Jones “Making a Splash” and having fun…

Become a member of USA Swimming Foundation on Facebook!

Sponsor a series of swim lessons for a child!

Join Splash Nation! ($10 of membership will go to sponsor swim lessons and Speedo will donate $30 toward swim lessons for a child).

Article about Cullen on ESPN news

Sunday, March 1st, 2009, by SwimmerGirl and is filed under "Age Group, Basics, Health ". You can leave a response here, or send a Trackback from your own site.