Ahmed on Programs Impact
Listen to Board Member Ahmed share why participating with Swim Strong is so meaningful for them. https://youtu.be/R0SrEmkN7Pw
Vivi on Skill Sharing
Listen to Coach Vivi share why participating with Swim Strong is so meaningful for them. https://youtu.be/Ot_MIssBliQ
Swim Strong Foundation was reported by Chinese News Papers
Coaches Vivi, Ying and Shawn were given a great opportunity by Mr. Peter Tu of the Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA), to introduce our programs and work to the Chinese media outlets. We appeared in several newspapers, radio and tv clips. We would like to share those report with you: The China Press: http://ny.uschinapress.com/m/spotlight/2017/11-29/133576.html Epochtimes: http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/17/11/29/n9904954.htm & http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/17/11/29/n9904948.htm NTD: http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/b5/2017/11/29/a1352877.html World Journal: http://www.worldjournal.com/5302258/article Sinovision: http://video.sinovision.net/?id=42044&sts=1511963135693 If any of you have the ability to do the same in other communities and to other media outlets,...
“Relentless Spirit”
How do you become an Olympian? For Missy Franklin, the journey to the top of her sport was made possible by the support of her parents, her faith, grit, determination and resiliency. This is a book, not only for aspiring Olympic hopefuls…but for their families a well. Shipping/Handing Fee: $8.50 * Book must be ordered by 11/30/2017 for delivery the week of Dec 11, 2017. No refunds, no returns. https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/relentless-spirit/
Swim Strong Hand Crafted And Handmade Distinctive Jewelry
Swim Strong is proud to present these beautifully hand crafted and handmade distinctive jewelry items…just in time for Holiday giving! Wear your Swim Strong Swimmer with pride and know that you are a vital supporter of our mission to save and change lives through the teaching of water safety and strong swimming skills. *Shipping and handling (only if being mailed) $8.50 *Orders must be made by 11/30/2017 to be delivered to you the week of December 11th *No refunds, no returns. https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/sterling-silver-pins/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/14k-gold-pins/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/earrings/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/sterling-silver-bracelet/
Swim Strong Foundation Receives $10,000 in Grants from PepsiCo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shawn Slevin Executive Director Swim Strong Foundation shawn.slevin@SwimStrongFoundation.org Swim Strong Foundation received a $5000 grant from PepsiCo, the second investment to support our youth volunteer mentoring program. Swim Strong will provide job readiness skills that transcend the pool and can be applied from the school room to the board room. These skills include resume writing, networking, the professional use of social media and interviewing skills. PepsiCo has made a substantial investment in the youth of New York. Through their leadership, PepsiCo continues...
Butterfly Bootcamp TOMORROW! Last opportunity to swim with Coach Jay!
Swim Strong Foundation Butterfly Bootcamp TOMORROW Saturday, 10/28/2017 9:00-11:00am Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Featuring: Joep (Jay) van Grunsven Fee: $75 per participant Last opportunity to swim with Coach Jay!! Coach Jay has swum with the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation. He is a 37 times State Champion. He holds 18 State records. He is an 8 times Dutch Champion and holds one Dutch record for the 4x100 Medley, Breaststroke leg. Breaststroke and the IM are his specialties. He has competed in not only his home country of the Netherlands but...
Swim Strong Foundation NEVER Uses Flotation Devices
Swim Strong Foundation is ahead of the curve. We NEVER teach swim skills with flotation devices of ANY kind! Referenced from Newsday No more Guppies and Polliwogs: YMCA revamps child swim courses Updated September 27, 2017 9:52 AM By Beth Whitehouse beth.whitehouse@newsday.com Billy Russo of East Northport gets a lesson from YMCA instructor Jill Graham. (Credit: Steve Pfost) Parents may notice that the YMCA of the U.S.A. — which has taught generations of children to swim at facilities nationwide — has updated its swim program methodology this fall for the...
Completed the Tread Successfully!!
We are still waiting to hear if the record was broken. All of the Swim Strong team from ages 8 through 66 successfully completed the tread!!! https://youtu.be/oRzHl5k-MUw Posted on NET TV
TREADING WATER – An Attempt To Break The Guinness World Record
Swim Strong Foundation will be joining the teams across the country in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people treading water at the same time in multiple locations. Proceeds raised will support our scholarship program and International Water Safety Association’s Cambodia Project. On September 27, 2017, we will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records: “Most People Treading Water at the Same Time in Multiple Locations”. The record currently sits at 805 people. Of the money we...
Alexis Swims around city for Swim Strong Foundation
When you challenge yourself, you change your own life. When you challenge yourself on behalf of an organization you believe in; you save and change other people’s lives as well. Thank you Alexis Puhan. You truly make a difference in many lives! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJPIcsYFqEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CvDrhE4A0c
“Dip into Wellness” From Boating Times, Long Island
By Lita Smith-Mines From http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/swimmingforwellness/ We get wet to clean up or cool off, but taking a plunge can transform us both mentally and physically. I’m not talking about some elaborate or exotic hydropathy for our health — everyday swimming is a powerful and positive change agent. Shawn Slevin, the founder of Swim Strong Foundation, spends her days preventing drownings by providing affordable water safety and swim skill programs. Along with saving lives, her mission is to increase the population’s overall health through swimming. It’s...