2023 California Water Safety Summit
B Registration is open and sponsorships are available!B The 2023 California Water Safety Summit is a forum for collaboration on practices, programs, and policies that reduce drowning and aquatic injuries.Join us on April 25 and 26, 2023 at the...
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SD Swims Grant Provides Swim Lessons For Dewey Elementary
This fall season PDFSD ~ SD Swims Grant was funded for Dewey Elementary. This grant provided swim lessons for the entire 3rd grade class at the local Ryan Family YMCA. Fifty, 3rd graders, were able to have 5 swim lessons in October and November....
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PDFSD ~ Giving Tuesday Campaign
PDFSD is participating in this year's Giving Tuesday campaign. Help us in providing the life skill of swim lessons for youth in communities of concern throughout San Diego County. Partner with us this #givingtuesday! Just $100 can teach a child to...
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End Of Summer Friends Of The Foundation Wine Tasting
Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Wine Tasting Fundraiser at the lovely Koi Zen Cellars Craft Winery. It was wonderful catching up and celebrating the progress made this year in drowning prevention!...
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PDFSD Impacts 2022
PDFSD is thrilled to announce impacts thru September 30, 2022 in San Diego County ~b Funded over 26 grants withB over 8
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Living Better In San Diego – Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Is Encouraging Families To Learn To Swim
The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego helps local school children learn to swim, in partnership with local cities and school districts by funding coordinating and promoting learn-to-swim programs at local pools. Nicole McNeil, President of...
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Public Service Announcement Video – Prevent Drowning
Please watch our latest PSA video to prevent drowning. Children one to four years old are at the greatest risk for drowning. This is preventable!B Parents can create a safer place for their child to swim. Learn the dangers of drowning and how to...
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PDFSD Announces Water Watcher Safety Card
For the 2022 Summer Season, PDFSD is unveiling its latest water watcher safety card. This includes the following life-saving resources:b Water Safety Tipsb" 5 Actions to Prevent Drowningb" How to Be a Water WatcherDownload Water Watcher Safety..."
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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Partners With City Of San Diego Retired Employees Association
Kids as young as 6 months up to 15 years old learn how to swim in a free class sponsored by the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and the City of San Diego Retired Employees Association.Lifesaving swim classes conclude for 96 kids at the...
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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
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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