Our Mission
Creating a World Where Everyone Has the Skills and Knowledge to Thrive in and around Water
The Heavy Toll of Drowning
11 per day
4,000 drowning deaths annually
1-4
Leading cause of death for kids ages 1-4. Second leading cause of injury-related death among kids ages 5-14.
88%
88% of child drownings occur with an adult present
Drowning kills about 4,000 people every year – about 11 deaths every day.
Drowning is the single leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 5-14.
We lose the equivalent of 11 school buses of children to drowning every year.
88% of child drownings occur with at least one adult present.
Sources: www.redcross.org, www.cdc.org
High-Risk Populations
Who Is Most at Risk?
79% of children in households with incomes less than $50,000 have few or no swimming skills.
Percentage of children with few or no swimming skills:
- 64% of Black children
- 45% of Hispanic/Latino children
- 40% of white children
Racial Disparities in Swimming Ability
Autism & Drowning
- Leading cause of death among children and adults with autism.
- 40 times more likely to die from drowning.
Our Approach
Water Safety Training Saves Lives
How We Make a Difference
- Educating & Equipping Communities
- Providing Water Safety Materials, Training and Support
- Reaching Underserved Groups
- Facilitating Access to Swim Lessons
- Advocating for Water Safety Legislation
