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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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Celebrating the Opening of Carmel Mountain Pool with the City of San Diego
What an amazing day in San Diego celebrating the reopening of Carmel Mountain Pool! Two weeks ago, we were joined by PDFSD Board Members, Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Marni Von Wilpert, and City of San Diego Parks and Rec leaders Andy Field and Nicole McNeil to mark this special occasion. #SDswims
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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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San Diego Living – SD Swim Safer
San Diego Living - Laura Cavanaugh with Alma Lowry, SDFD Fire Captain, and Community Resource OfficerKnow the facts and put water safety first!...
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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego | Video Message
Video message from Foundation President, Buc Buchanan talking about the vision to teach every child in San Diego how to swim!B The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego from John B. Productions, Inc. on Vimeo.
Read MorePrevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Podcast 4 | Pier Jump Talk With Scott Lewis And Buc Buchanan
Scott Lewis, Voice of San Diego CEO and Buc Buchanan, Prevent Drowning Foundation Founder / President -B PIER JUMP -These VETERAN JUMPERS discuss this annual summer event. Covering what the experience is like, why it is important for our San Diego...
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