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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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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City of San Diego Leaders Declare May as Drowning Prevention Month
Event Presentations Ahead of summer, San Diego promotes safety with drowning awareness month / Community event raises awareness about water safety / San Diego Proclaims May as ‘Prevent Drowning and Water Safety Month’ / CDC numbers show drownings have risen dramatically over last decade /San Diegans encouraged to prioritize water safety as summer approaches /San ...
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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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Ocean Beach Pier Jump Tradition Wraps Up For The 2023 Summer
Another incredible summer season and successful pier jump event! Thank you to all of the volunteers, parents, media, San Diego Lifeguards and most importantly the brave San Diego Junior Lifeguards for helping to make the day such an important...
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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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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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Learn The 5 Layers Of Protection By Npda Drown Alliance
There is no single way to prevent drowning, but you can arm yourself with the necessary prevention methods by learning the 5 Layers of Protection.
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