Swim 24 Challenge
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the 7th annual Swim 24Challenge Fundraiser! After a hiatus, we’re back and ready to ignite some friendly competition and help save lives! Swim 24Challenge is an unforgettable swimming experience where teams of up to 12 people swim a 24-hour relay to raise money to combat childhood drowning. Each ...
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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 ...
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Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day
MEDIA ADVISORY SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY UNITES FOR WATER SAFETY: WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY AND DECLARING MAY AS DROWNING PREVENTION MONTH San Diego, CA, May 10, 2024: As the summer season approaches, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) and the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department ...
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‘Pools To Schools’ Program Teaches Children To Swim
Our ‘Pools to Schools’ program teaching children to swim and bringing water safety to the classroom. This partnership with City of San Diego and San Diego Unified School District with funding support from Mental Health America, San Diego County Health and Human Services. Video / news piece by Fox5 San Diego previewing our Pools to ...
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Ocean Beach Pier Jump Tradition Wraps Up For The 2023 Summer
Another incredible summer season and successful pier jump event! Thank you to all of the volunteers, parents, media, San Diego Lifeguards and most importantly the brave San Diego Junior Lifeguards for helping to make the day such an important...
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World Drowning Prevention Day In San Diego
An incredible morning, bringing focus to drowning preventionB in our local communities, San Diego County and Worldwide. Anyone can drown. No one should. Drowning is preventable through constant supervision, water safety education, swim instruction...
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Standley Summer Safety Splash!
Standley Summer Safety Splash coming up this Sunday!B Free, Fun and Learn life saving information for the entire family11am-3pm atB Standley Aquatic CenterSponsored by: City of San Diego, San Diego Fire Department, Prevent Drowning Foundation of San...
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Ocean Beach Pier Jump Tradition Continues Celebrating The San Diego Junior Lifeguards And Jumping To Save Lives By Bringing Life Skill Opportunities To Youth In San Diego
**update** the 2nd OB Pier Jump will take place on Monday, August 7th. Tickets will open to the public on Monday, July 24th. Link to purchase tickets online will be posted on PDFSD website and social accounts.Are you interested in doing something...
Read MoreOcean Beach Pier Jump I Fundraiser Event San Diego Community Jumping To Help Save Lives!
Join the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) as they support the San Diego Junior Lifeguards and host their largest fundraiser of the year.
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Learn The 5 Layers Of Protection By Npda Drown Alliance
There is no single way to prevent drowning, but you can arm yourself with the necessary prevention methods by learning the 5 Layers of Protection.
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PDFSD “SD Swims” Grant Application Process
Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego is looking for local schools, non-profits, and local pools to collaborate in providing swim lessons and water safety programsB in areas throughout San Diego county, targeting those individuals who have limited...
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Celebrating Live Well San Diego Partnership + San Diego County Declaring May 19th, 2023 As “PDFSD Day”
What an incredible day at Adams County Park Pool celebrating our partnership with Live Well San Diego and having fun with the official Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day. Such a great turnout and support from the community. We look forward to...
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