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city council jumps off ob pier with junior lifeguards

City Council Jumps Off OB Pier With Junior Lifeguards To Raise Money For Kids

bSan Diego City Council members came together with the San Diego Junior Lifeguards for the return of the SDJG Ocean Beach Pier Jump. B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards host the OB Pier Jump to raise funds...

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World Drowning Prevention Day – 2021

Retired San Diego Lifeguard John Sandmeyer from Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego joined KUSI’s Theresa Sardina to discuss drowning prevention. 

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san diego junior lifeguards host hawaii day fundraiser

San Diego Junior Lifeguards Host Hawaii Day Fundraiser

Junior Lifeguards participate in the annual Hawaii Day fundraiser by Swimming, Paddling, and Running over 2500 miles to/from Hawaii. All funds raised support approx 60 Junior Lifeguard scholarships each year through the Prevent Drowning Foundation...

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81 year old grandmother jumps from ocean beach pier for charity

81 Year Old Grandmother Jumps From Ocean Beach Pier For Charity

As for 9-year-old Noah, he did have some last-minute advice for his grandmother. bJust donbt put your arms out or your arms will sting probably for the rest of your life."B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards...

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How Do You Save Hundreds Of Children’s Lives At The Pool And Beach? By Teaching Kids How To Swim Through San Diego Board Of Supervisors Grant

Video Link: Supervisor Desmond on San Diego Countybs $250,000 grant to expand water safety programs - via KUSI...

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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego – Swim Grant Application Process For 2021

Interested in applying for a swim grant from our foundation for 2021? Please refer to instructions and link below.Download and complete the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego Learn To Swim Grant Questionnaire and email to Nicole McNeil PDFSD...

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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Announces Partnership With Verizon To Bring Water Safety Programs To The Most Vulnerable Communities.

SAN DIEGO, California, November 2, 2020:B B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD)B officially announces a new partnership withB Verizon. This collaboration and fundingB supports initiatives that provide underserved students in San Diego County...

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nbc san diego video – covid puts swim lessons on hold

NBC San Diego Video – Covid Puts Swim Lessons On Hold

Because of COVID-19 many public pools had to close and stopped offering swimming lessons. NBC 7bs Ramon Galindo explains why that can be a problem.

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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Kicks Off Its Online Swim On Campaign To Help Fund Water-Safety Resources For At-Risk Children

MEDIA ADVISORYB SAN DIEGO, California, August 7, 2020:B As we approach the final stretch of summer 2020, Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSanDiego) continues to adjust to the changing reality of B COVID-19.B The cancellation of several...

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“Swim On” Fundraising Campaign

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nbc san diego video pier jump connection

NBC San Diego Video – Pier Jump Connection To The Importance Of “Learning To Swim” In Disadvantaged Communities

Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego continues to raise awareness on the importance of learning how to swim and the disparities that exist in disadvantaged communities in San Diego County.Video Link: NBC 7 San Diego, Video Link:B https://www.

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