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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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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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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Nicole Mcneil, President Of The Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Discusses The SD Swim Safer Campaign
Living Better in San Diego - The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego launches the SDSwimSafer campaignChildren who are between the ages of one and four are at the greatest risk of drowning, and home swimming pools are the place theybre most...
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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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City Council Jumps Off OB Pier With Junior Lifeguards To Raise Money For Kids
bSan Diego City Council members came together with the San Diego Junior Lifeguards for the return of the SDJG Ocean Beach Pier Jump. B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards host the OB Pier Jump to raise funds...
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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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81 Year Old Grandmother Jumps From Ocean Beach Pier For Charity
As for 9-year-old Noah, he did have some last-minute advice for his grandmother. bJust donbt put your arms out or your arms will sting probably for the rest of your life."B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards...
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How Do You Save Hundreds Of Children’s Lives At The Pool And Beach? By Teaching Kids How To Swim Through San Diego Board Of Supervisors Grant
Video Link: Supervisor Desmond on San Diego Countybs $250,000 grant to expand water safety programs - via KUSI...
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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Kicks Off Its Online Swim On Campaign To Help Fund Water-Safety Resources For At-Risk Children
MEDIA ADVISORYB SAN DIEGO, California, August 7, 2020:B As we approach the final stretch of summer 2020, Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSanDiego) continues to adjust to the changing reality of B COVID-19.B The cancellation of several...
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