WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
SWIMMING SHOULD BE ABOUT ENJOYING LIFE. NOT RISKING IT.
A FAST COMPANY WORLD CHANGING IDEAS Honoree 2022 • An AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL MVP PRODUCT of the YEAR 2022
THINKING IT CAN'T HAPPEN IS ONE REASON IT DOES
THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT
DROWNING
They happen because drowning is extremely difficult to detect even for trained eyes, often being silent, taking only seconds, and striking any swimmer regardless of ability.
Its results devastate the lives of the victims, their families, the staff, and the community.
espite a diligent and caring staff, as many as 25% or more occur even with lifeguards on watch.
D
UNFORTUNATELY, WE
CAN'T GO BACK IN TIME.
"I'VE SPOKEN TO THOSE WHO HAD EXPERIENCED AN EVENT YEARS AGO AT THEIR FACILITY, AND THEIR EYES STILL SWELL UP WITH TEARS. THE PAIN NEVER GOES AWAY. "
– DAVE CUTLER, WAVE COFOUNDER
DROWNING
FACTS
"DROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF
INJURY RELATED DEATHS FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 to 14 YEARS."
– US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
"88% OF CHILDREN DROWNINGS OCCUR UNDER SUPERVISION."
– CNN, TXDPA, YMCA AND OTHERS.
"FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 9 YEARS OF AGE AND CHILDREN 10 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE,
THE PUBLIC/COMMUNITY/BUSINESS LOCATION ACCOUNTED
FOR THE LARGEST PERCENTAGE OF REPORTED DROWNINGS"
– CPSC
"... DEATH RATES AMONG CHILDREN IN SWIMMING POOLS
HAVE BARELY BUDGED OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS."