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 accidents...
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®”
Coach Merle Sets New Guinness Record for 30 Kilometer (18.6411miles) Swim
Update on Merle's Swim: Coach Merle sets new Guinness Record!!! Article Here: Guiness World Record: Farthest Swim In Monofin Swim Strong Founder on Merle the Mermaid 4/17/21 More Information about Merle Merle Liivand, born in Estonia, member of the Estonian National Swim Team, former Baltic States Champion, ice and open water swimmer, triathlete, entrepreneur, conservationist and yes, mermaid. Also, friend and Guest Elite Coach to Swim Strong Foundation, where she has taught several breaststroke Bootcamps; much to the delight of our swimmers! A video from her...
Swim Strong Discusses Water Safety on “Meet The Expert” Podcast
I was delighted to be the guest on Bruce Hurwitz’s “Meet the Expert” podcast where we spoke about the importance of water safety. Bruce has a career as an executive recruiter, career counselor and speech writer so he knows how to ask questions and get at the heart of the matter. Thank you Bruce for shining the light in this critical, but so often overlooked issue. Here’s The Link: Fundraising Alert! We have raised $400 to date and need 105 supporters to donate $20 before...
Swim Strong Founder visits Philanthropy in Phocus
Shawn was delighted to join the talented Tommy D in his attic for this broad cast of Philanthropy in Phocus. Tommy.....Thanks for shining your light on our life saving organization! View Facebook Video Here: Podcast
Swim Strong in a conversation with Olympian Jhonny Jose Perez Peña
Join Swim Strong in a conversation with Olympian Jhonny Jose Perez Peña as we discuss our lives in the pandemic. https://youtu.be/PyqbWgyd1SE
“Instagram live with Molly”
Meet Swim Strong’s intern Molly and see how she is helping us raise awareness about the importance of water safety and knowing how to swim. https://youtu.be/gaB9Gz-_P3E
Swim Strong Presents: “A Conversation about Water Safety” (Preview)
Did you know that every 70 seconds a person dies due to drowning? That for every death, 5 more people are suffering brain and spinal cord life changing injuries? Did you know that drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death globally??? But it doesn’t need to be this way. 95% of drowning and water based accidents are PREVENTABLE! Join Swim Strong Foundation for “A Conversation About Water Safety”. Contact Shawn.Slevin@SwimStrongFoundation.org to discuss bringing this program and others to your school and community. Preview https://youtu.be/pAp3hGe7N_c