"Today I went all the way down to the deep end and back, and I was swimming in the water not walking on the deck! Grace, our teacher, is a true miracle worker. I still can't believe what I accomplished today. As a Stroke Survivor who shall turn 65 in a couple of months, this was huge for Me,"

Everyone should know how to swim. 

Not knowing how to swim leaves many non-swimmers vulnerable to the possibility of drowning when at or near a pool, lake or ocean.  Many non-swimmers deny themselves the pleasure of being near the the water because they have never learned this important skill. 

According to the CDC (2024),  55% of the U.S. population does not know to swim. The "54" in our name represented the number of people who do not know how to swim but sadly, in 2024, that number has risen to 55%.