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Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental childhood death. More children under the age of four drown in Florida than anywhere else in the nation. Further, Hillsborough County regularly ranks among the highest counties nationally for drowning cases in the same age group. To reverse these statistics, the Y offers free and more affordable swimming and water safety courses so that they’re available to everyone.
562 children received mobile swim lessons through a Tampa Y partnership with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, City of Tampa, Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue and Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center. WATCH how the Mobile Water Safety Team bring an innovative water safety program to local neighborhoods for free:
IMPACT SNAPSHOT:
7,123 children
learned to swim and be safe around water.
1,465 non-swimmers received free water safety and swim lessons over the summer
The Tampa Y responds to society’s most pressing needs – like drowning prevention and generational poverty – with innovative, community-based solutions.
FOR A BETTER
through the Go for Green program in partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays, United Way Suncoast and the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.
567kids received free water safety lessons through Safety Around Water offered to the community during Hillsborough County’s spring break.
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