WHAT: The YMCA of South Florida and the YMCA of South Palm Beach County has joined with Florida Blue to recognize the thousands of lives saved and make a special announcement that will create a new wave of impact on water safety and drowning prevention in South Florida.
The Press Conference is part of a Water Safety Awareness Weekend full of activities in support of drowning prevention and water safety education. It will include swim lesson demonstrations, testimonials and a major announcement by Florida Blue.
PHOTO VISUALS/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Swim Lesson Demonstations
- Summer Camp kids in Splash Pool with play area and slides
- Swim Team kids
- Testimonials/Interviews Available
- Parent with child who survived
- Teen Lifeguard who has saved multiple lives
- Swim Camp Kids/Swim Lesson Kids and Parents
- Penny Shaffer, Florida Blue Market President
- Sheryl Woods, CEO, YMCA of South Florida
- Jason Hagensick, CEO, YMCA of South Palm Beach County
- Florida Department of Health Representative
- YMCA Mobile Aquatics Van
- Community leaders and elected officials
| WHEN: | Thursday, July 27, 2017, 10 am |
| WHERE: | Weston YMCA Family Center20201 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33327 | 954 424 9622 |
| WHY: | Fatal drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years old. Broward and Miami-Dade counties lead the nation in drowning deaths among small children. Since 2010, more than 100 children have died in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties due to drowning. |
