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Water Injuries and Safety Facts and Statistics About 1 in 5 people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries. These nonfatal drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities such as memory problems, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functioning. Research has shown that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children aged 1 to 4 years. (https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html) We are offering a 2 week program focused on water safety, survival training, and basic stroke technique. Session 1 May 2018- Salvation Army Peachcrest Unit Session 2 June 2018- TBA Session 3 July 2018- TBA Session 4 August 2018- TBA Teaching children basic swimming skills can lower the chances of drowning and we are here to help. Call 470.344.5476 if you would like to HOST OUR LEARN 2 SWIM PROGRAM AT YOUR POOL! WE ARE ON OUR MISSION to DECREASE THE NUMBER OF DROWNING DEATHS and DONATIONS MADE HELP FUND our LEARN 2 SWIM NOW program. Financial aid pays for TRAINING INSTRUCTORS, POOL SPACE/LANE RENTAL, SWIM SUITS, GOGGLES, and SWIM CAPS! If you would like to sponsor a program, donate swim gear, or volunteer, specify in the comment section and please fill out the form below. Or click on the DONATE tab on our HOMEPAGE. Thank you for your support!
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Water Injuries and Safety Facts and Statistics About 1 in 5 people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries. These nonfatal drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities such as memory problems, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functioning. Research has shown that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children aged 1 to 4 years. (https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html)   We will host tryouts for the Swim Team at two locations:
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