Swim Strong: The Big Picture
Still don’t understand why Swim Strong Foundation is so adamant that we understand water safety from an environmental point of view? That water safety be taught in our schools? That ALL of us, swim skilled or not, understand water more deeply and in fact, develop a different relationship with the water? View this 6 minute video to learn more.
Watch Video of Webinar + Auction Extended
Watch: 'Water Safety and Swimming Skills: The New Urgency, The New Opportunity' This Video Presents Swim Strong Foundation Mission as it Resonates with our Allies in and out of the Water: Guest Panelists: Our panelists explored the competitive edge; mind/body connection; competing at collegiate and elite levels; diversity and inclusion; swimming skills and careers; swimming skills in a changing world and more. Time Stamps for your Convenience ( You can click to any part of the webinar as you please, or watch the...
Pop Social Enterprise Showcases Swim Strong Foundation’s Mission and Work
Thank you POP Social Enterprises for showcasing Swim Strong’s mission and work. We appreciate you!! Go to Newsletter
Film Producer Ed Accura’s Thoughts on Swim Strong Foundation’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
United Kingdom based Film Producer of "A Film Called Blacks Can't Swim" and Co- Founder of the Black Swimming Association, Ed Accura shares thoughts on his journey and the Swim Strong Foundation's Journey.
Anniversary Celebration Question: Why is swimming important to you, and what has the sport taught you about yourself?
Celebrate 15 years with Swim Strong Foundation! What is your answer to this question to our Olympians??
Swim Strong Foundation Instructor Alex Showcased on Diálogo Abierto’s Television Program
Thanks to Bronxnet TV and Diálogo Abierto for showcasing Swim Strong Foundation on its program! Instructor Alex Escobar did us proud! Visit Site Shout out to Host Javier E. Gomez for his engaging questions and Producer Yesenia Ramos for spotlighting as much of the organization as possible. As our world becomes ever more watery, we ALL need to understand water more deeply and develop a new relationship with it. Not one more drowning!
Swim Strong Foundation’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Begins with Some Friends
Swim Strong celebrates our 15th Anniversary with some friends. Elite athletes share their views on why understanding environmental water safety is so, so important. These Olympians understand the criticality of this knowledge. Don’t you think it’s time that you do too?
Watch Recap of Pre- Summer Water Safety Panel at Neirs Tavern
THanks to Loycent Gordon of Neir’s Tavern who hosted a lively discussion about water safety from several points of view: Lita Smith-Mines, editor Boating Magazine Long Island; Rick Kauffman, CEO of Kells Group; Lydia Gilkes, lifeguard; Aydon Gaboural, Co-Founder of Laru Beya Collective and Shawn Slevin, Founder and E.D. of Swim Strong Foundation. With knowledge comes the ability to make decisions that keep ourselves and our families safe in, on and around the water. 95% of drowning and water based...
Archive February 2020 Screening of “A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim”
In February 2020 Swim Strong Foundation Held a Screening and Panel Discussion for A Film Called Blacks Cant Swim at Saint John's University. On the panel was a Psychiatrist Dr. Sudhir Gadh and an Olympian Jhonny Perez Nunez to raise water safety awareness during Black History Month. Below are all of the segments: More Videos On the Way. Stay Tuned.
Sports Philanthropy Network Interview Excerpt
Did you know that 95% of drowning deaths and water based accidents are PREVENTABLE???? How do we change the dialogue? You must “Know Before You G®”