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National Drowning Prevention Alliance Partners with USA Swimming Foundation

9/21/2012 8:47 AM EST

Fort Lauderdale, Florida—The National Drowning Prevention Alliance announced it has a sustaining partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation. The two nonprofit organizations will partner at conferences, regional and chapter events. USA Swimming Foundation will provide sponsorship to the NDPA and will be...

Nearly 140 Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012

9/13/2012 10:44 PM EST

Initial summer drowning figures are only part of the annual toll
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – According to information compiled from media reports and released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign, 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. An additional 168 children of that age...

Don’t let drowning mar your holiday with heartbreak

7/3/2012 5:18 PM EST

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance urges everyone to follow the Safer 3.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. —Summer celebrations are synonymous with family fun. It’s time for fireworks, beach vacations, backyard barbecues and pool parties. But members of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance know that holiday weekends are also tragically synonymous with a spike in child drownings. The risk...

Contest Launched for Summer Shutterbugs in Pennsylvania Parks and Forests

7/3/2012 1:33 AM EST

The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation invites the public to join the 2012 “Take Five in the Outdoors” photo contest.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation invites the public to join the 2012 “Take Five in the Outdoors” photo contest by submitting entries in five categories:

· Appreciation of Beauty
· Kids in the Outdoors
· Outdoor Recreation
· Volunteers in Action
· Dogs...

CDC: Drowning the Leading Cause of Injury Death for Toddlers

5/18/2012 7:32 PM EST

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance pleads for aggressive public education efforts to teach parents and swimming pool owners best practices for water safety.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, May 18, 2012—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a reportthat states: “Drowning is the leading cause of injury death among...

Families Get Free Pool Fence Through Save a Life Program

5/16/2012 10:03 AM EST

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has partnered with Life Saver Pool Fence to donate free pool safety barriers to certain families with backyard swimming pools.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, May 15, 2012—Child safety experts agree that one of the best ways to protect toddlers from drowning is to isolate the swimming pool from the house with an effective barrier. But many families don’t realize drowning is...

Conference helps people with disabilities enjoy water recreation safely

4/6/2012 8:00 AM EST

The first International Adapted Aquatics Conference is co-sponsored by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, April 2, 2012— The first conference focused on water safety research, strategies, technology and information as it applies to those with physical and developmental disabilities, is set for April 30 and May 1, at the International...

Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Becomes Chapter of National Drowning Prevention ...

4/5/2012 3:12 PM EST

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project tracks Great Lakes drowning statistics, teaches “Water Safety Surf Rescue” classes, and leads the “Third Coast Ocean Force” rip current awareness campaign on the Great Lakes.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, April 5, 2012—The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP) has been elevated to chapter...

International Swimming Hall of Fame CEO Honored

3/9/2012 9:02 PM EST

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation gave Bruce Wigo the 2012 Lighthouse Award at the National Drowning Prevention Symposium in San Diego, California.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, March 9, 2012— Bruce Wigo, Chief Executive Officer of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) was honored on March 9 with the 2012 Lighthouse Award for educating the public...

Parents, Police, Partnerships Honored at National Drowning Prevention Symposium

3/1/2012 1:47 AM EST

Five organizations will receive the Community Lifesaver Award from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance at its annual symposium, March 8 - 9 in San Diego.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, February 23, 2012—Five diverse organizations with outstanding drowning prevention programs will be honored by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance on March 9 during its 11th Annual National Drowning...

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