How to Stay Safe in a Rip Current: Flip, Float, Follow
Rip currents are one of the most dangerous hazards at the beach—and one of the most misunderstood. These powerful, narrow channels of water can pull even the strongest swimmers away from shore. But with the right knowledge and a calm mindset, you can survive and make it safely back to the beach. The Prevent Drowning Foundation ...
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PDFSD Van Gets a Fresh Look – Continuing Our Mission to Save Lives
The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) is proud to share the refreshed look of our outreach van! Originally awarded to PDFSD through a generous Los Patronas grant in 2012, this van has been a vital tool in helping us reach communities across San Diego with lifesaving water safety education. With the newly updated graphics, ...
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PDFSD Shares Pool Safety Tips on CBS 8 San Diego Following Above-Ground Pool Recall
Our very own PDFSD Board Member, Mary Ann Downing, was recently featured in a media segment discussing drowning prevention and pool safety following the recent above-ground pool recall. In the interview, Mary Ann highlights the importance of constant supervision, proper barriers, and swim lessons as essential layers of protection to help keep families safe around ...
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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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Community Partners Unite in Support of AB 1005 at Standley Aquatic Center
On Friday, July 11th, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) was honored to stand alongside Assemblymember Laurie Davies and community partners at the Standley Aquatic Center in San Diego for an important press event supporting AB 1005. Assemblymember Davies, author of AB 1005, joined leaders from the Drowning Prevention Foundation and the California ...
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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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Kupanda Kids Make a Splash at Colina Del Sol Pool
This spring and summer, the Kupanda Kids wrapped up another successful season of swim lessons at Colina Del Sol Pool, building water confidence and lifesaving skills that will last a lifetime. Thanks to funding from the PDFSD SD Swims Grant, young swimmers had the opportunity to learn from certified instructors, develop strong swimming techniques, and ...
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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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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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