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Our thanks to Coach Paul as he reminds us again: Do NOT hold your breath!!!

Shallow Water Blackout (“SWB.”) technically known as Hypoxic Blackout or Apnoeic Hypoxia claims many lives every year. Most cases are 100% preventable through increased awareness of what causes it & the danger it presents. “SWB” occurs when a person holds their breath underwater too long or other forms of hypoxic based actions. “SWB” occurs from low levels of oxygen to the brain known as Hypoxia. The physiological process is: An inability to breathe takes place either consciously or from physical over exertion. This...

March 27, 2021Articles, Blog, PSAsComments OffRead more...

How to Reach Out to Your Representatives to Pass Water Safety Law

Greetings Swim Strong Friends in NEW YORK City and State, Please be aware that there are two Bills 2545A and A4846 making their way through the legislative process in the Senate and Assembly. They seek to promote the training of water safety education in NY State and City schools. We need you to reach out to your own Senator and Assembly Member and ask them to co-sponsor these bills and vote YES to pass them into law, The Senate Bill is Sponsored by Senator...

February 28, 2021Articles, Blog, Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH US

Presents A Virtual Film Viewing of "A Film Called Blacks Can't Swim" Plus Panel Discussion with Film Maker, Ed Accura In Partnership with the Laru Beya Collective, Patagonia and Surfrider NYC Register on line to view the film from Tuesday 2/16- Tuesday 2/23 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viewing-a-film-called-blacks-can't-swim-tickets-141843414471 Attend the PANEL DISCUSSION with filmmaker Ed Accura + team on Sunday 2/21 at 4pm EST. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjNmZThjOTktNmI1NS00YjRjLWI5MGEtNjY5MjFlNjJiNmNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2246827196-0d1a-488c-949e-bb3ea6bdf141%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2280d0a150-1e37-4f07-b9dc-7811f117dcb1%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d The viewing is free but donations are greatly appreciated! @SwimStrongFoundationInc, @SurfriderNYC, @Patagonia, and @TheLaruBeyaCollective have come together to support a bill that will mandate water safety instruction in schools (Senate Bill S2207 // Assembly...

February 18, 2021Blog, PSAsComments OffRead more...

It’s Winter: Now What?

It is winter......7 children died due to falling through the ice in NY/NJ last year. Find out what you need to do to be SAFE and not a statistic. Purchase "Know Before You Go!®, Water Safety for All" here: https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/kbyg/ or" Know Before You Go!®, A Social Justice Call to Action" here: https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/swim-strongs-online-social-justice-package/

January 30, 2021Blog, Products, PSAsComments OffRead more...

“Water Safety” Senate Bill S2207: How to Get Involved.

We have kicked off our partnership with Surfrider Foundation,  Laru Beya and Patagonia. Our organizations passionately came together to support a bill that will mandate watersafety instruction in schools (Senate Bill S2207// Assembly Bill A728) Tell your elected official that water safety instruction should be mandatory across schools in NY state! You can do so or learn more about this initiative through the LINK IN BIO or at Laru Beya Collective. Drowning is a global health crisis and an average of...

January 23, 2021Blog, PSAsComments OffRead more...

Swim Strong Foundation Partners to Increase Water Safety in New York

Swim Strong Foundation is so excited to present a partnership with Surfrider Foundation,  Laru Beya and Patagonia. Our organizations passionately came together to support a bill that will mandate watersafety instruction in schools (Senate Bill S2207// Assembly Bill A728). This will be a part of overcoming the socioeconomic and cultural barriers that have unfairly rendered many resources, opportunities, activities and spaces inaccessible to so many. Laying the foundation for a more inclusive and safer recreational water community with our youth,...

January 22, 2021Blog, PSAs, Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

Know Before You Go!® The Curriculum

I challenge you to think differently about water safety.   It’s not about warm weather.  It’s not about learning to swim.    It’s not even about having access to water to learn it.   It IS about learning the nature, the different conditions, the dangers of water from inside our own homes, to everywhere we meet it out doors and throughout the year.   It IS about learning to appreciate, to acknowledge the power and most importantly, to respect, the water.   It IS about developing a deeper understanding...

December 22, 2020Blog, Products, PSAsComments OffRead more...

Take it From an Iron Woman

Susanne Mueller is a global business coach who uses sports parallels in her work.  She is also a running coach and Iron Woman and has created a podcast called “Take It From The Ironwoman”. She is also an author and you may purchase her book here: Be sure to choose Swim Strong Foundation as the charity you support via Amazon Smile. Susanne was kind to invite me to be a guest on her show. Join us for part 1 (14 minutes) here: Join us for...

December 10, 2020Blog, PSAs, Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

What Do You Really Know About Water?

This environmental program on water safety, “Know Before You Go®” (KBYG) can be viewed by you at home. Why is water safety knowledge so critical? ·Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide. African Americans are three times as likely to drown as other demographics. 95% of tragedies are PREVENTABLE! Due to global climate change our water levels are rising and our storms are intensifying. We need more knowledge of and a different relationship with water. "Know Before You Go!®, Water...

December 8, 2020Articles, Blog, PSAs, Swim Strong ProductsComments OffRead more...