A 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to eradicating the tragedy of drowning.
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Every hour, every day, more than 40 people lose their lives to drowning.
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Almost a half million people drown each year, with those under 5 years old at greatest risk.
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Globally, over half of all drowning deaths are under 25 years old.
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In the US, 88% of drownings occur under supervision.
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Despite best intentions, drownings do occur under the watchful eyes of lifeguards.
We can do better.
Who we are.
ACTION TO END DROWNING is a non-profit foundation created by passionate individuals who believe that most drownings are absolutely preventable if caregivers are provided with the effective resources they need to reduce and eliminate risk.
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Our mission is enhancing awareness, education about water-safety and helping to utilize advances in drowning technology to reduce drownings across the US and beyond.