Community Partners Unite in Support of AB 1005 at Standley Aquatic Center
On Friday, July 11th, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) was honored to stand alongside Assemblymember Laurie Davies and community partners at the Standley Aquatic Center in San Diego for an important press event supporting AB 1005. Assemblymember Davies, author of AB 1005, joined leaders from the Drowning Prevention Foundation and the California ...
Read More
San Diego Joins the World’s Largest Swim Lesson 2025
On June 26, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) proudly participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson (WLSL), a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving importance of swim lessons in drowning prevention. Since its launch in 2010, WLSL has united aquatic facilities across 54 countries and six continents—and this year, San ...
Read More
Every Number Is a Name: Understanding San Diego’s Drowning Crisis
Every drowning impacts the San Diego community — and every number represents a life forever changed. Below are the most recent statistics compiled from the California Department of Public Health on fatal and non-fatal drownings among San Diego residents over the past eight years (2016–2023). San Diego Resident Drownings (2016–2023) Ages 0–19: By Sex: By ...
Read More
City of San Diego Proclaims May as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month
On May 20th, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) was honored to join community leaders and partners as the City of San Diego officially proclaimed May as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month. The proclamation event brought together dedicated partners including San Diego Parks & Recreation, San Diego Lifeguard Services, City Pool & Beach Lifeguards, and ...
Read More
Congratulations Mary Ann, Lifetime Achievement Lifesafer Award
We’re excited to celebrate and honor our amazing Volunteer Board Member, Mary Ann Downing! On October 4th, Mary Ann was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Lifesaver Award by Eric Lupton, President of Lifesaver Pool Fence Systems Inc., at the Live Like Jake Foundation Gala in Jupiter, FL. Mary Ann served alongside Eric for many ...
Read More
City of San Diego Leaders Declare May as Drowning Prevention Month
Event Presentations Ahead of summer, San Diego promotes safety with drowning awareness month / Community event raises awareness about water safety / San Diego Proclaims May as ‘Prevent Drowning and Water Safety Month’ / CDC numbers show drownings have risen dramatically over last decade /San Diegans encouraged to prioritize water safety as summer approaches /San ...
Read More
Water Safety Month- Family Book Pool Project from Prevention Drowning Foundation of San Diego
2024 Water Safety and Family Book Pool Project May is Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month, and everyone can make a difference in drowning prevention (in the water or on dry land in your library!) The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego is seeking your support of the 2024 Water Safety Family Book Pool Project ...
Read More
Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day *Photo Opportunity* To Bring Attention To The Importance Of Water Safety For Drowning Prevention Month
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY B *PHOTO OPPORTUNITY* B TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER SAFETY FOR DROWNING PREVENTION MONTHWhat:B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD), Live Well San Diego and Adams County Park Pool are...
Read More
California Water Safety Summit Wraps Up In San Diego Draws International Attention Bringing Leaders Together Championing For Safer Communities And Water Safety Advancement
CALIFORNIA WATER SAFETY SUMMIT WRAPS UP IN SAN DIEGOB DRAWS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION BRINGING LEADERS TOGETHER CHAMPIONING FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES AND WATER SAFETY ADVANCEMENTCollaboration to Save Lives and Proclaim the Month of May asB Water Safety and...
Read More
City Of San Diego Proclaims May As Drowning Prevention Month
City of San Diego Council President Sean Elo-Rivera along with support from several city, state and water safety stakeholders proclaimed the month of May 2023 as Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month. PDFSD and CWSC invite all communities to...
Read More
County Of San Diego Partners With PDFSD To Fund Swim Lesson Grants And Develop A Water Safety Media Outreach Campaign
San Diego, California, May 1, 2022: In honor of Drowning Prevention Month, Supervisor Jim Desmond will present a proclamation declaring May 2022 as Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Awareness Month in San Diego County. In support of this...
Read More
County Of San Diego Partners With Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego And First 5 San Diego To Fund Swimming Lesson Grants And Develop A Water Safety Media Outreach Campaign
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PARTNERS WITH PREVENT DROWNING FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO AND FIRST 5 SAN DIEGO TO FUND SWIMMING LESSON GRANTS AND DEVELOP A WATER SAFETY MEDIA OUTREACH CAMPAIGNB San Diego, California, May 1, 2022: In honor of Drowning Prevention...
Read More