We’re celebrating the life of Levi Nash Potts this month. For those of you new to our family, Levi lost his life in a drowning accident in 2019. He would’ve been 8 years old this month.
In his memory, The SAFE Swim Foundation is giving away a survival swim scholarship at The School of Yaya’s Fishes.
***Register for the scholarship here: https://forms.gle/vciyjHbtcFDaTFtw8 ****
Help us celebrate his birthday! If you’re able to contribute to help us give away even MORE scholarships and save lives, you can make a donation at SAFESwimFoundation.com/donate.
Let’s continue to work at making our community a SAFE Swim Zone!
Learn more about Levi Potts on Love What Matters: https://bit.ly/37DWKa3
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF YAYA’S FISHES
Our goal at The School of Yaya’s Fishes is for babies, toddlers, children and the child at heart to develop mental and physical skills that promote safety in and around water.
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ABOUT SAFE SWIM FOUNDATION
The SAFE Swim Foundation (Swim And Float in Emergencies) supports and promotes drowning prevention, including survival swim training for infants, toddlers and children of various backgrounds.
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O-FISH-CIAL RULES
The entry period for the 2024 Levi Nash Potts Scholarship Giveaway runs from Monday, April 22, 2024 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m.
How to enter:
To enter, parents and legal guardians will the form available on this website and The School of Yaya’s Fishes Facebook page.
Registrants may enter to win once per family.
The prize:
The prize is ONE survival swim scholarship to go toward SAFE Swim 1 lessons at The School of Yaya’s Fishes. The value of the prize is $500, based typical cost of four weeks’ worth of SAFE Swim 1 lessons.
The cost of any additional weeks needed to reach SAFE Swim 1 graduation will be covered by The School of Yaya’s Fishes. No additional payments are needed until the student goes into SAFE Swim 2 lessons. After SAFE Swim 1 graduation, the winning family will be required to pay for any lessons that they may choose to register for at the usual cost of $25/lesson.
If fewer than four weeks are needed to achieve SAFE Swim 1 graduation, the remaining balance of the SAFE Swim 1 scholarship is forfeited. No money will be paid to make up the remainder of the balance.
For SAFE Swim 1, Survival Swim Training sessions are every day Monday through Friday in 10-to-15-minute sessions for the length of the student’s training. While the average length of training is four weeks, this timeline may vary, based on each student’s rate of improvement and task comprehension.
The drawing:
The contest winner will be drawn after 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. The winner will be announced and contacted by either a text message or a Facebook private message before the close of business that day. Upon contact, a representative of The School of Yaya’s Fishes will work with the winning guardian to schedule lessons.
The winners of 2024 Levi Nash Potts Scholarship Giveaway will be selected at random from the pool of registrations.
Who can win:
Ultimately, the winning scholarship recipient must be below the age of 18 and able to crawl to qualify.
Only one winner is permitted per household within 60 days after a household has a winner.
The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation restricts winners to the immediately serviceable area – within the Arkansas counties of Clay, Randolph, Lawerence, Greene, Craighead, Mississippi, Jackson, Poinsett, Cross, and Crittenden; and the Missouri counties of Dunklin, Pemiscot, and New Madrid. Any means of transportation to redeem the scholarship will not be provided. The responsibility of cost to travel rests solely with the scholarship winner. Neither Terri (Yaya) Mommsen, nor a member of her Staff, will travel to provide lessons to a winning family. Survival Swim Training sessions must be performed at The School of Yaya’s Fishes facility.
No purchase is necessary. Prizes are not redeemable or transferable for cash. Scholarships and paid lessons are not retroactive and cannot cover the already-paid tuition of a student who has previously been through the program. The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation shall have no further responsibility in connection with the scholarship if the scholarship winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the survival swim lessons provided.
Levi Nash Potts: A celebration of life
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenWe’re celebrating the life of Levi Nash Potts this month. For those of you new to our family, Levi lost his life in a drowning accident in 2019. He would’ve been 8 years old this month.
In his memory, The SAFE Swim Foundation is giving away a survival swim scholarship at The School of Yaya’s Fishes.
***Register for the scholarship here: https://forms.gle/vciyjHbtcFDaTFtw8 ****
Help us celebrate his birthday! If you’re able to contribute to help us give away even MORE scholarships and save lives, you can make a donation at SAFESwimFoundation.com/donate.
Let’s continue to work at making our community a SAFE Swim Zone!
Learn more about Levi Potts on Love What Matters: https://bit.ly/37DWKa3
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF YAYA’S FISHES
Our goal at The School of Yaya’s Fishes is for babies, toddlers, children and the child at heart to develop mental and physical skills that promote safety in and around water.
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ABOUT SAFE SWIM FOUNDATION
The SAFE Swim Foundation (Swim And Float in Emergencies) supports and promotes drowning prevention, including survival swim training for infants, toddlers and children of various backgrounds.
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O-FISH-CIAL RULES
The entry period for the 2024 Levi Nash Potts Scholarship Giveaway runs from Monday, April 22, 2024 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m.
How to enter:
To enter, parents and legal guardians will the form available on this website and The School of Yaya’s Fishes Facebook page.
Registrants may enter to win once per family.
The prize:
The prize is ONE survival swim scholarship to go toward SAFE Swim 1 lessons at The School of Yaya’s Fishes. The value of the prize is $500, based typical cost of four weeks’ worth of SAFE Swim 1 lessons.
The cost of any additional weeks needed to reach SAFE Swim 1 graduation will be covered by The School of Yaya’s Fishes. No additional payments are needed until the student goes into SAFE Swim 2 lessons. After SAFE Swim 1 graduation, the winning family will be required to pay for any lessons that they may choose to register for at the usual cost of $25/lesson.
If fewer than four weeks are needed to achieve SAFE Swim 1 graduation, the remaining balance of the SAFE Swim 1 scholarship is forfeited. No money will be paid to make up the remainder of the balance.
For SAFE Swim 1, Survival Swim Training sessions are every day Monday through Friday in 10-to-15-minute sessions for the length of the student’s training. While the average length of training is four weeks, this timeline may vary, based on each student’s rate of improvement and task comprehension.
The drawing:
The contest winner will be drawn after 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. The winner will be announced and contacted by either a text message or a Facebook private message before the close of business that day. Upon contact, a representative of The School of Yaya’s Fishes will work with the winning guardian to schedule lessons.
The winners of 2024 Levi Nash Potts Scholarship Giveaway will be selected at random from the pool of registrations.
Who can win:
Ultimately, the winning scholarship recipient must be below the age of 18 and able to crawl to qualify.
Only one winner is permitted per household within 60 days after a household has a winner.
The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation restricts winners to the immediately serviceable area – within the Arkansas counties of Clay, Randolph, Lawerence, Greene, Craighead, Mississippi, Jackson, Poinsett, Cross, and Crittenden; and the Missouri counties of Dunklin, Pemiscot, and New Madrid. Any means of transportation to redeem the scholarship will not be provided. The responsibility of cost to travel rests solely with the scholarship winner. Neither Terri (Yaya) Mommsen, nor a member of her Staff, will travel to provide lessons to a winning family. Survival Swim Training sessions must be performed at The School of Yaya’s Fishes facility.
No purchase is necessary. Prizes are not redeemable or transferable for cash. Scholarships and paid lessons are not retroactive and cannot cover the already-paid tuition of a student who has previously been through the program. The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation shall have no further responsibility in connection with the scholarship if the scholarship winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the survival swim lessons provided.
Swim scholarships available through Every Child a Swimmer
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenSAFE Swim Foundation and The School of Yaya’s Fishes have joined forces with Every Child a Swimmer to offer valuable swim scholarships to children from families who might otherwise face financial barriers to formal swim lessons.
The collaboration between these three organizations marks a significant step towards enhancing water safety awareness and empowering children in Northeast Arkansas. Through this partnership, two swim scholarships will be awarded each month, enabling children to receive essential survival swim training at The School of Yaya’s Fishes in Lake City, Arkansas.
“The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation are so excited about this collaboration!” exclaimed Owner of The School of Yaya’s Fishes and Founder of SAFE Swim Foundation Terri “Yaya” Mommsen. “This collaboration perfectly aligns with our shared mission of promoting water safety awareness and providing deserving children with access to quality swim education. Together, we are dedicated to creating SAFE Swim Zones within our Northeast Arkansas communities.”
To be eligible for these swim scholarships, the following is required:
While submission of a scholarship application does not guarantee funding, the SAFE Swim Foundation is committed to thoroughly reviewing each application and giving it full consideration. Additional information may be requested as part of the application process.
For families seeking to provide their children with the invaluable life skill of swimming, the scholarship application can be accessed through the following link: www.safeswimfoundation.com/scholarship
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About Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS):
Every Child a Swimmer, a mission of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, endeavors to educate and train every child in the world in water safety. This initiative recognizes swimming as a vital life skill with the potential to save lives.
About SAFE Swim Foundation:
The SAFE Swim Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), is committed to delivering essential water safety education, particularly for infants, toddlers, and children. The foundation is dedicated to breaking down barriers to drowning prevention by ensuring access to resources for children from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited resources or facing physical or mental challenges. The foundation firmly believes that every child deserves the opportunity to benefit from drowning prevention resources.
About The School of Yaya’s Fishes:
The School of Yaya’s Fishes is committed to the safety of children and helping them develop independence, confidence, fitness, and discipline in the water through survival swim training. The school is operated by two registered nurses with certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Amy N. Geswein
Director of Marketing
SAFE Swim Foundation
The School of Yaya’s Fishes
amy@yayasfishes.com
(870) 565-3733
Scholarship giveaway focuses on fostered, adopted children
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenThis scholarship giveaway is for the parents of fostered and adopted children. We at The School of Yaya’s Fishes absolutely support the safety of children around water. On the 4th of July, we will be giving away ***10*** SAFE Swim 1 scholarships to adopted or foster children in memory of Levi Nash Potts.
To enter this scholarship giveaway, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/8hMSNHVkjJof9Nwb9
For our followers who are not parents of fostered and adopted children, please tag a family who qualifies in the comments section of our corresponding Facebook post.
Also, if you or your business wants to support the life of a child through our program, contact us. We would like to partner with you! Email amy@yayasfishes.com for information on our sponsorship packages.
Donations can also be made at safeswimfoundation.com/donate.
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF YAYA’S FISHES
Our goal at The School of Yaya’s Fishes is for babies, toddlers, children and the child at heart to develop mental and physical skills that promote safety in and around water.
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ABOUT SAFE SWIM FOUNDATION
The SAFE Swim Foundation (Swim And Float in Emergencies) supports and promotes drowning prevention, including survival swim training for infants, toddlers and children of various backgrounds.
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—OFFICIAL RULES—
The entry period for this contest runs from Monday, June 27, 2022, until Monday, July 4, 2022, at Noon.
How to enter
To enter, parents of fostered and adopted children will fill out the form provided here: https://forms.gle/8hMSNHVkjJof9Nwb9. Upon completion, the registering parent will be automatically entered to win one of four SAFE Swim Training scholarships, provided by SAFE Swim Foundation.
Registrants may enter to win once per family.
Timing of Drawing
Contest winners will be drawn after noon on July 4 (Independence Day). The winners will be announced and contacted by phone before close of business on the following day. Upon contact, a representative of The School of Yaya’s Fishes will work with the winning guardian to select a training schedule that will work for the student, family, and trainers.
Value
Each scholarship is valued at $500, based on the average four weeks of Survival Swim Training. Survival Swim Training sessions are every day Monday through Friday in 10-to-15-minute sessions for the length of the student’s training. While the average length of training is four weeks, this timeline may vary, based on each student’s rate of improvement and task comprehension.
Stipulations of Drawing
The winners of this scholarship giveaway will be selected at random from the pool of registrations.
This scholarship does not have an age limit. Registrants must be a member of a foster family or have a child adopted by them.
Only one winner is permitted per household within 60 days of a household winning.
Drawing Restrictions
The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation restricts winners to the immediately serviceable area only. Any means of transportation to redeem the scholarship will not be provided. The responsibility of cost to travel rests solely with the scholarship winner. Neither Terri (Yaya) Mommsen, nor a member of her Staff, will travel to provide lessons to a winning family. All Survival Swim Training sessions are held at The School of Yaya’s Fishes facility.
No purchase is necessary. This scholarship is not redeemable or transferable for cash. In addition, this scholarship is not retroactive and cannot cover the already-paid tuition of a student who has previously been through the program. The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation shall have no further responsibility in connection with the scholarship if the scholarship winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the survival swim lessons provided.
Scholarship giveaway announced for Memorial Day
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenWe are hosting a scholarship giveaway for FOUR scholarships during Memorial Day!
This giveaway is specifically and exclusively for veterans or their children. To enter, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/EuDXGupHR9xLy3YeA. Each winner will receive a full SAFE Swim 1 Scholarship at The School of Yaya’s Fishes.
We would like the thank all veterans for their dedication our country. We are forever grateful for your selflessness and bravery.
We would also like to thank Crittenden EMS for making this scholarship giveaway possible. If you or your business would like to sponsor one (or more) full scholarships through SAFE Swim Foundation, please call (870) 565-3733 for more information.
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF YAYA’S FISHES
Our goal at The School of Yaya’s Fishes is for babies, toddlers, children and the child at heart to develop mental and physical skills that promote safety in and around water.
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ABOUT SAFE SWIM FOUNDATION
The SAFE Swim Foundation (Swim And Float in Emergencies) supports and promotes drowning prevention, including survival swim training for infants, toddlers and children of various backgrounds.
—OFFICIAL RULES—-
The entry period for this contest runs from Friday, May 27, 2022, until Monday, May 30, 2022, at Noon in observance of Memorial Day.
To enter, veterans will fill out the form provided here: https://forms.gle/EuDXGupHR9xLy3YeA. Upon completion, the registering veteran will be automatically entered to win one of four SAFE Swim Training scholarships, provided by SAFE Swim Foundation and Crittenden EMS.
Registrants may enter to win once per family.
Contest winners will be drawn after noon on May 30 (Memorial Day). The winners will be announced and contacted by phone before close of business on the following day. Upon contact, a representative of The School of Yaya’s Fishes will work with the winning guardian to select a training schedule that will work for the student, family, and trainers.
Each scholarship is valued at $500, based on the average four weeks of Survival Swim Training. Survival Swim Training sessions are everyday Monday through Friday in 10-to-15-minute sessions for the length of the student’s training. While the average length of training is four weeks, this timeline may vary, based on each student’s rate of improvement and task comprehension.
The winners of this scholarship giveaway will be selected at random from the pool of registrations.
This scholarship does not have an age limit. Registrants must be an armed services veteran.
Only one winner is permitted per household within 60 days of after a household has a winner.
The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation restricts winners to the immediately serviceable area only. Any means of transportation to redeem the scholarship will not be provided. The responsibility of cost to travel rests solely with the scholarship winner. Neither Terri (Yaya) Mommsen, nor a member of her Staff, will travel to provide lessons to a winning family. Survival Swim Training sessions must be performed at The School of Yaya’s Fishes facility.
No purchase is necessary. This scholarship is not redeemable or transferable for cash. This scholarship is not retroactive and cannot cover the already-paid tuition of a student who has previously been through the program. The School of Yaya’s Fishes, SAFE Swim Foundation, and Crittenden EMS shall have no further responsibility in connection with the scholarship if the scholarship winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the survival swim lessons provided.
Drowning Prevention Month Scholarship Giveaway
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenMay is Drowning Prevention Month, and we’re giving away *TEN* scholarships to help raise awareness!!
That’s right, we’re giving away two scholarships per week during the month of May. All you have to do to enter is like the corresponding Facebook post and tag someone else who would benefit from survival swim lessons at The School of Yaya’s Fishes!
Drowning Prevention Awareness is so very important. Did you know that drowning happens in seconds and is often silent? It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. According to CDC.gov, drowning deaths are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of death in children ages 1-14. Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning, and our mission is to teach survival swim skills to as many children as possible in Northeast Arkansas. Let’s work together to make this area a SAFE Swim Zone!
This giveaway was made possible through donations made to SAFE Swim Foundation in memory of Levi Nash Potts, who would have turned six during the month of April. We want to sincerely thank everyone who participated in our fundraiser. If you didn’t get a chance to donate and would still like to, you may do so at safeswimfoundation.com/donate. No amount is too small.
If you or your business would like to sponsor one (or more) full scholarships through SAFE Swim Foundation, please call (870) 565-3733 for more information.
First Week Winners: Kelly Hayes and Miriam Corona
Second Week Winners: Haley Soo and Breeanna McCollum Crews
Third Week Winners: Natalie Burke and Kaitlyn Hester
Fourth Week Winners: Anna Marie LeBlue and Tami Nowlin Crocket
Fifth Week Winners: Sarah Emerson and Camille Richie
—OFFICIAL RULES—-
The entry period for this contest runs from Monday, April 25 at 2 p.m. until Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Noon in observance of Drowning Prevention Month.
To enter, parents and/or guardians will like the corresponding Facebook post and tag a friend in the comments. Upon liking the post and tagging a friend, the registering parent will be automatically entered to win one SAFE Swim Training scholarship, provided by SAFE Swim Foundation.
Registrants may enter to win once per family.
Contest winners will be drawn each Sunday during the month of May 2022 announced and contacted by phone before close of business on the following day. Upon contact, a representative of The School of Yaya’s Fishes will work with the winning guardian to select a training schedule that will work for the student, family, and trainers.
Each scholarship is valued at $500, based on the average four weeks of Survival Swim Training. Survival Swim Training sessions are everyday Monday through Friday in 10-to-15-minute sessions for the length of the student’s training. While the average length of training is four weeks, this timeline may vary, based on each student’s rate of improvement and task comprehension.
The winner of this scholarship will be selected at random from the pool of registrations.
This scholarship does not have an age limit. Registrants must be the parent and/or guardian of a minor with the ability to crawl.
Only one winner is permitted per household within 60 days of after a household has a winner.
The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation restricts winners to the immediately serviceable area only. Any means of transportation to redeem the scholarship will not be provided. The responsibility of cost to travel rests solely with the scholarship winner. Neither Terri (Yaya) Mommsen, nor a member of her Staff, will travel to provide lessons to a winning family. Survival Swim Training sessions must be performed at The School of Yaya’s Fishes facility.
No purchase necessary. This scholarship is not redeemable or transferable for cash. This scholarship is not retroactive and cannot cover the already-paid tuition of a student who has previously been through the program. The School of Yaya’s Fishes and SAFE Swim Foundation shall have no further responsibility in connection with the scholarship if the scholarship winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the survival swim lessons provided.
Elayna Russell to promote SAFE Swim Foundation in Miss Diamond National USA
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenLAKE CITY, AR (Safe Swim Foundation) – Diamond National USA Miss Arkansas Junior Teen Elayna Russell has announced that she will promote SAFE Swim Foundation as she competes in Miss Diamond National USA in July 2022.
“What we do is so, so very important,” said Alyssa Burks, Project Coordinator for SAFE Swim Foundation. “So important that Elayna is taking our foundation with her as her platform to her national pageant in July! So happy to have her promoting our foundation as she competes for Miss Diamond National USA!”
Russell’s platform, Splashes of Sunshine, will promote drowning awareness and the importance of survival swim lessons. She met with Burks and SAFE Swim Foundation Founder Terri Mommsen recently to discuss a fundraising game plan for the foundation. Events will be announced over the next year as plans are solidified.
“With all of the lakes and rivers in our area, drowning is a very serious issue for adults, but especially infants,” explained Russell. “…with SAFE Swim Foundation, they want to be able to provide session scholarships to children for free. I immediately fell in love with this foundation and decided to work alongside these amazing people with helping promote safety around water.”
Every dollar raised by SAFE Swim Foundation goes toward providing survival swim lessons at no cost to local children.
ABOUT SAFE SWIM FOUNDATION
Our mission to provide infants, toddlers, and children with the survival skills needed to prevent accidental drowning, give them a sense of achievement, and build coordination and strength for physical well-being. We support and promote survival swim training for children of all backgrounds.
Scholarship fundraiser in honor of Levi Potts
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenUPDATE: We’re almost 2/3 of the way to our goal of SIX Survival Swim Scholarships in memory of Levi Potts!
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We’re celebrating the life of Levi Nash Potts this month. For those of you new to our family, Levi lost his life in a drowning accident in 2019. He would’ve been 6 years old this month.
In his memory, The SAFE Swim Foundation is raising funds to give away SIX survival swim scholarships at The School of Yaya’s Fishes. Learn more about his story at LoveWhatMatters.com.
Help us celebrate his birthday! If you’re able to contribute, you can make a donation at SAFESwimFoundation.com/donate. Any size donation is appreciated. If you are business wanting to sponsor a full scholarship, please get in touch with us at (870) 206-0069 for sponsorship levels and advertising perks.
Let’s continue to work at making our community a SAFE Swim Zone!
Learn more about Levi Potts on Love What Matters: https://bit.ly/37DWKa3
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF YAYA’S FISHES
Our goal at The School of Yaya’s Fishes is for babies, toddlers, children and the child at heart to develop mental and physical skills that promote safety in and around water.
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ABOUT SAFE SWIM FOUNDATION
The SAFE Swim Foundation (Swim And Float in Emergencies) supports and promotes drowning prevention, including survival swim training for infants, toddlers and children of various backgrounds.
SAFE Swim Foundation awarded 2022 Silver Seal of Transparency
/in Uncategorized /by Terri MommsenWe’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Silver Seal of Transparency with Candid! Now, you can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our Nonprofit Profile.
We are dedicated to teaching children survival swim lessons to children of all ages, and our mission is to provide infants, toddlers, and children with the following:
Every donation received by this organization can help save a child’s life. Please consider making a donation today, so we can work together and share these vital swim survival lessons with children throughout Northeast Arkansas.