Flashpool Productions partners with Hope Floats to provide free swimming lessons to children in need.
We are excited to announce our partnership with Hope Floats Foundation. When we host a Photo Day at a Swim School, a portion of the funds raised from sessions are donated to Hope Floats whose mission is to provide scholarships and tuition assistance for children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
Did You Know?
Drowning is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in the U.S. for Ages 4 & Under (CDC).
Drowning is the 2nd Leading Cause of Accidental Death in the U.S. for Ages 14 & Under (CDC).
Globally, the highest drowning rates are among children 1-4 years, followed by children 5-9 years (WHO).
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher risk of drowning (WHO).
African American children in the U.S. drown at rates 5.5 times higher than whites (CDC).
Scientific Benefits of Swimming for Children:
Participation in formal swim lessons reduces risk of drowning by 88%! (NIH)
Children who learn to swim at a young age, not only are able to save their own life, but reach developmental milestones earlier than their non-swimming peers. According to Griffith University research (2013), young children who participate in swim lessons at an early age boosts the development of the Whole Child and are:
20 months ahead in understanding directions
17 months ahead in story recall
10 months ahead in cognitive skills
7 months ahead in fine motor skills
You can take action NOW and make a life-saving difference.
