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world14 days ago•10 min saved

Sport as lifeline: Monaco foundation fuses swimming and values for global reach

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Monaco, Anne Boggio, CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, outlines a three-pillar mission—drowning prevention, learning to swim, and teaching values through sport—implemented worldwide with local partners. The foundation operates on every continent, reporting 82 projects in 2025, and emphasizes Monaco as home, aiming to create a culture of water safety that protects families and communities while inviting broader partnerships and support.

via Vatican News|

#drowning-prevention #monaco #note-only-five-tags-requested-extra-tag-included-for-clarity-but-will-be-trimmed-if-needed

health7 months ago•4 min saved

CDC Drowning Prevention Program Suspended

The CDC's drowning prevention program, which focused on data collection, risk assessment, and water safety education, has been halted and potentially eliminated in the upcoming budget, raising concerns about the impact on child safety and drowning prevention efforts in the US.

via NPR|

#cdc #child-safety #drowning-prevention

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

Michael Phelps Offers Swim Lessons to Ravens Players

Michael Phelps visited the Ravens' training camp to teach players who are inexperienced in swimming, helping them gain confidence and basic skills, as part of his mission to promote swimming for safety and health benefits.

via NBC Sports|

#drowning-prevention #michael-phelps #olympic-gold

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple Watch Patent: Your Personal Digital Pool Attendant"

Apple has filed a patent for future Apple Watch models to serve as personal digital pool assistants, using sensor data to detect irregular behavior in swimmers and alert nearby devices if someone is in distress, potentially preventing drowning incidents. This feature could be deployed in various types of freshwater pools and aims to address the significant issue of drowning-related deaths, although the filing does not guarantee its materialization.

via Wccftech|

#apple-watch #drowning-prevention #patent-filing

safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Dad saves son from drowning in pool.

A first responder father saved his 1-year-old son from drowning in a pool after the toddler slipped off his life vest. The rescue was caught on camera and the father quickly rushed to the water's edge to pull out his son, who was unharmed. The incident prompted a pool safety reminder for parents ahead of summer, including using multiple layers of protection such as barriers, constant supervision, water competency, life jackets, and CPR skills. Parents should also avoid having a false sense of security when using float devices and designate a rotating team of adult "water watchers" to scan for distress.

via GMA|

#cpr #drowning-prevention #first-responder