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Zero Drownings.
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Drowning is the #1 leading cause of death among children
80% of child drownings happen in a residential pool with an adult present
79% of children in households with income less than $50,000 have little-to-no swimming skills!
On average, 3,400 people drown each year in the US
Drowning
is Preventable
Sooner the Safer
Helping Save Lives
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children aged 1 to 4—and yet, it’s largely preventable. A child who knows how to float, swim to the edge, or call for help has a far greater chance of surviving an accidental fall into water. That’s where Sooner the Safer comes in.
We are a nonprofit foundation committed to protecting young lives through early swim education, water safety awareness, and CPR training. We provide tuition assistance for families who cannot afford swim lessons, host community education days to teach critical water safety skills, and offer CPR classes so caregivers can act quickly in emergencies.
Your donation has the power to save a life. Every dollar goes toward making swim lessons and safety training accessible to the children who need it most. With your support, we can give families peace of mind—and give kids a fighting chance.
The Mission
Our mission is to promote water safety and drowning prevention through swim lessons and scholarships for children of all ages. We are dedicated to empowering underserved communities by increasing access to life-saving swim education. By educating parents, caregivers, and individuals, we aim to make being in, on, or near water safer for everyone. The sooner we act, the safer we all become.
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Act Together. Prevent Drowning.
Sooner the Safer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing drowning through early swim education, safety training, and community outreach. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children aged 1 to 4—but it’s also one of the most preventable. By providing swim lesson scholarships, teaching critical water safety skills, and offering CPR classes, we empower families with the tools they need to stay safe in, on, and around water. Your support helps us reach underserved communities and protect young lives. The sooner we act, the safer we all become.
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