SD Swims Grant 2026
Application period has opened for Spring 2026 SD Swims Grant requests. Details and Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe05Tu-oUKI5z12FX9lc5yNQiUd-txB-8pcmx9qOzmx2u8B2g/viewform
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2025: A Year of Impact, Action, and Community Connection
As the season comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of progress, partnerships, and prevention. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, volunteers, donors, and community supporters, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) continues to make a measurable difference — helping more children and families access swim lessons, learn water ...
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2025 Water Safety Literacy Outreach
Everyone can make a difference in water safety and drowning prevention (in and out of the water)! Why Water Safety Books Matter? Books open the door to important conversations that can help keep kids safer. We are thrilled to announce the eight books below for our 2025 Book Safety Literacy Outreach program! Water Safety books ...
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Racing for a Cause: The La Jolla Cove 10 Mile Relay Makes Waves for Water Safety
What a day at the cove! The La Jolla Cove 10 Mile Relay once again brought swimmers, families, and ocean lovers together for one of San Diego’s most iconic open-water events—and it was all for a lifesaving cause. With incredible energy from the swimmers, relay teams, volunteers, and cheering supporters onshore, the funds from this ...
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Splashes & Smiles: Family Safety Day with Josh the Otter
This summer, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego had the honor of joining Family Safety Day: Hangin’ with Heroes—a community event dedicated to fun, learning, and lifesaving safety tips. Families from all over San Diego came together to meet local heroes, from firefighters and police officers to lifeguards and community organizations. At our table, ...
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How to Stay Safe in a Rip Current: Flip, Float, Follow
Rip currents are one of the most dangerous hazards at the beach—and one of the most misunderstood. These powerful, narrow channels of water can pull even the strongest swimmers away from shore. But with the right knowledge and a calm mindset, you can survive and make it safely back to the beach. The Prevent Drowning Foundation ...
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PDFSD Van Gets a Fresh Look – Continuing Our Mission to Save Lives
The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) is proud to share the refreshed look of our outreach van! Originally awarded to PDFSD through a generous Los Patronas grant in 2012, this van has been a vital tool in helping us reach communities across San Diego with lifesaving water safety education. With the newly updated graphics, ...
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PDFSD Shares Pool Safety Tips on CBS 8 San Diego Following Above-Ground Pool Recall
Our very own PDFSD Board Member, Mary Ann Downing, was recently featured in a media segment discussing drowning prevention and pool safety following the recent above-ground pool recall. In the interview, Mary Ann highlights the importance of constant supervision, proper barriers, and swim lessons as essential layers of protection to help keep families safe around ...
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Another Splashing Success: 34th Annual Pier Jump Wraps Another Summer of Water Safety
Another successful summer—and another iconic leap from the Scripps Pier—is officially in the books! On Tuesday, July 29, the 34th Annual San Diego Junior Lifeguard (SDJG) Pier Jump II brought together hundreds of Junior Lifeguards, families, and community members to celebrate ocean confidence, youth achievement, and a shared commitment to saving lives. More than just ...
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Community Partner Asante Sefa-Boakye Shares Insight for World Drowning Prevention Day
World Drowning Prevention Day is a powerful reminder that drowning is a preventable tragedy—and that knowledge, access, and community action can save lives. This year, our community partner Asante Sefa-Boakye is helping lead the conversation, sharing his insight on the importance of water safety and details about a special event marking the occasion. KUSI News Link Why This ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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