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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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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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County Of San Diego Partners With PDFSD To Fund Swim Lesson Grants And Develop A Water Safety Media Outreach Campaign

San Diego, California, May 1, 2022: In honor of Drowning Prevention Month, Supervisor Jim Desmond will present a proclamation declaring May 2022 as Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Awareness Month in San Diego County. In support of this...

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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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81 year old grandmother jumps from ocean beach pier for charity

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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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego – Swim Grant Application Process For 2021

Interested in applying for a swim grant from our foundation for 2021? Please refer to instructions and link below.Download and complete the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego Learn To Swim Grant Questionnaire and email to Nicole McNeil PDFSD...

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Prevent Drowning Foundation Of San Diego Announces Partnership With Verizon To Bring Water Safety Programs To The Most Vulnerable Communities.

SAN DIEGO, California, November 2, 2020:B B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD)B officially announces a new partnership withB Verizon. This collaboration and fundingB supports initiatives that provide underserved students in San Diego County...

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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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