﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:39:47 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>National Drowning Prevention Alliance Partners with USA Swimming Foundation</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/national-drowning-prevention-alliance-partners-with-usa-swimming-foundation,c9307998</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1121336</guid><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale, Florida—The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (http://www.ndpa.org) announced it has a sustaining partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation (http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2079&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en). The two nonprofit organizations will partner at conferences, regional and chapter events. USA Swimming Foundation will provide sponsorship to the NDPA and will be recognized in all media and print materials related to the Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium.  

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance will work with the USA Swimming]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nearly 140 Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/nearly-140-child-drownings-in-pools-and-spas-reported-by-media-in-summer-2012,c9305062</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1115158</guid><description><![CDATA[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 (http://www.poolsafely.gov) 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 required emergency response for non-fatal incidents in pools or spas during that period.

“Drowning is preventable, said Kim Burgess, executive director of the National Drowning]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:44:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Don’t let drowning mar your holiday with heartbreak</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/don-t-let-drowning-mar-your-holiday-with-heartbreak,c9280584</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision514831</guid><description><![CDATA[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 (http://www.ndpa.org/) know that holiday weekends are also tragically synonymous with a spike in child drownings. The risk is even greater this summer, as more families seek refuge from record-high heat at backyard pools, swim clubs and beaches.

“We urge everyone to know and follow the Safer 3 (http://]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:18:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Contest Launched for Summer Shutterbugs in Pennsylvania Parks and Forests</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/contest-launched-for-summer-shutterbugs-in-pennsylvania-parks-and-forests,c9280160</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision514449</guid><description><![CDATA[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 in the Outdoors

            Three prizes will be awarded in each category. These include state park gift cards, Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation bandanas and]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:33:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CDC: Drowning the Leading Cause of Injury Death for Toddlers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/cdc--drowning-the-leading-cause-of-injury-death-for-toddlers,c9261833</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision495727</guid><description><![CDATA[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 report  (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6119a4.htm?s_cid=mm6119a4_w)that states: “Drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children ages 1-4 years… These children most commonly drowned in swimming pools.” The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (http://www.ndpa.org) (NDPA) leaders are grateful that the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 23:32:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Families Get Free Pool Fence Through Save a Life Program</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/families-get-free-pool-fence-through-save-a-life-program,c9261199</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision495060</guid><description><![CDATA[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 swift and silent, or that an unsecured backyard swimming pool is a frequent site for horrific tragedy.      

That’s why the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (http://www.ndpa.org)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:03:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference helps people with disabilities enjoy water recreation safely</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/conference-helps-people-with-disabilities-enjoy-water-recreation-safely,c9244037</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision477319</guid><description><![CDATA[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 Swimming Hall of Fame, One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316. The International Adapted Aquatics Conference is co-sponsored by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Becomes Chapter of National Drowning Prevention Alliance</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/great-lakes-surf-rescue-project-becomes-chapter-of-national-drowning-prevention-alliance,c9244011</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision477276</guid><description><![CDATA[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 (http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2012/01/about-great-lakes-surf-rescue-project.html) (GLSRP) has been elevated to chapter status by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (http://www.ndpa.org/) (NDPA).

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project teaches classes about Great Lake rip currents, signs of drowning]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:12:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Swimming Hall of Fame CEO Honored</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/international-swimming-hall-of-fame-ceo-honored,c9230088</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision462998</guid><description><![CDATA[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 (http://www.ishof.org/) (ISHOF) was honored on March 9 with the 2012 Lighthouse Award for educating the public about the importance of learning to swim and for developing a safety device for open water swimming called “Safe Swimmer.” The award was given by the National Drowning Prevention]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:02:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parents, Police, Partnerships Honored at  National Drowning Prevention Symposium</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/parents--police--partnerships-honored-at--national-drowning-prevention-symposium,c9226392</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision458760</guid><description><![CDATA[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 (http://www.ndpa.org/) on March 9 during its 11th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium (http://www.ndpa.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=39) at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina (http://www.missionbay.hyatt.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:47:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSAs, Preschool Lesson Plan Aim to Protect Children from Drowning</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/psas--preschool-lesson-plan-aim-to-protect-children-from-drowning,c9225772</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision457902</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Drowning Prevention Alliance opens its annual symposium on March 7 in San Diego with a celebration to launch the national release of PSAs and preschool lesson plan.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, February 27, 2012—Public service announcements to educate the public about child drowning prevention will be distributed to TV and radio stations across the nation this spring. Concurrently, early childhood educators across the country will be introduced to a curriculum that teaches young children how to be safer around the water and provides key water safety information for their parents.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:24:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aquatics Safety Advocates to Gather for National Drowning Prevention Symposium</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/aquatics-safety-advocates-to-gather-for-national-drowning-prevention-symposium,c9220343</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision452012</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Drowning Prevention Alliance annual symposium will be held March 8 - 9 in San Diego, California.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, February 14, 2012—Top aquatics safety experts and advocates will gather March 8-9 for the 11th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium (http://www.ndpa.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=39). The event, organized by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (http://www.ndpa.org/) and sponsored by the Swim For Life Foundation (http://www.swimforlife.org/), D&D Technologies (http://www.ddtechglobal.com/) and the United States]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:57:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Lifesaver of the Year’ Award Winner Chosen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/lifesaver-of-the-year--award-winner-chosen,c9216393</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision448023</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation announced the winner of the 2011 Lifesaver of the Year competition.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 5, 2012– The co-founder of the “Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project” was selected as the 2011 Lifesaver of the Year following a national competition. Robert “Bob” Pratt, of New Buffalo, Michigan, received the most votes from among 10 finalists on the NDPA Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/NationalDrowningPreventionAlliance when public voting ended on January 31. Award nominees were required to submit an essay telling how]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:48:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifesaver Contest Reveals Dramatic Rescues</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/lifesaver-contest-reveals-dramatic-rescues,c9208260</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision440083</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation invite the public to choose who will be honored at the annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium, set for March 7-10 in San Diego, Calif.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, January 18, 2012– The public is invited to help select who will receive the 2011 “Lifesaver of the Year” award to be given by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation. Ten finalists were selected after a two-month submission period that began in October.

The nominee who receives the most votes in January will receive an all-]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:53:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teens, young adults at highest risk for open water drowning</title><link>http://news.cision.com/payton-communications/r/teens--young-adults-at-highest-risk-for-open-water-drowning,c9141405</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision364861</guid><description><![CDATA[State and municipal authorities increase the danger by eliminating lifeguards at public beaches
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, July 2, 2011—Funeral arrangements being made for a 16 year old Jerrad Ramon who drowned in Clear Lake, Iowa when he and a friend tried to swim out to a buoy off of City Beach.

Joel Johnson, 21, of Lauderhill, Fla. drowned last week when he and friends from Florida Gulf Coast University took a late-night swim in a campus lake when no lifeguards were on duty.

Brion McCray, 15, of College Station, Texas drowned last Saturday in the Welch Park area of Lake Somerville]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:25:51 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>