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Swim 24 Challenge

We regret to inform you that the Swim 24Challenge, originally scheduled for Sept 21-22, 2024, has been postponed to fall of 2025. Again, thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for the Swim 24Challenge. We look forward to seeing you in 2025 for an unforgettable experience! Please email swim24@preventdrowningfoundation.org for any event questions or ...

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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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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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San Diego Leaders Coming Together For World Drowning Prevention Day

On Tuesday, July 25th, local leaders from the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD), County of San Diego, City of Oceanside, and Black Star Water Polo will come together forB World Drowning PreventionB Day.B This collaborative effort brings...

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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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2023 jump the pier logo

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...

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Ocean 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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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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2023 california weater safety summit

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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