Giving Tuesday 2023

After Thurman’s near drowning experience at age 10, we decided to dig into the swimming stats in our communities some years later. What we discovered left us astounded.

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👼🏾 #1 leading cause of death among toddlers is drowning

❗️Only 56% of Americans can perform all five basic skills needed to swim safely.

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents who don't know how to swim are very likely to pass on not knowing how to swim to their children

🏊🏾‍♀️ Learning to swim can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for 1-4 year olds who take formal swim lessons.

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While the facts speak for themselves, some of you may be surprised that from time to time we still get asked – is this really an issue in the U.S. today? 

Sadly, yes – and that is the harsh reality.

For some of us it may be hard to believe. We might never have worried about having enough food on the table or being able to do things like taking a swim lesson after school. This is a sad reality we have came across over the years of helping families in the minority.

When people question whether these issues exist in our communities, it's crucial we continue to educate them about these alarming statistics and inspire them to help us make a difference.

Every day, you play a significant role in our mission. Even the smallest act of service, such as sharing our page with someone unfamiliar with our cause makes a substantial impact in spreading our message far and wide.

This goes beyond a swimming initiative – it's now about ensuring fair access and equality for all our children. No child should feel different due to limited opportunities, but instead should be inspired to become the best version of themselves.

You can help us build the next generation of leaders with as little as $10/month. Your continuous help not only allows us to save kids' lives but also expand into other avenues of charity work. 

Making a difference does not always have to equal thousands of dollars.

Sometimes it’s as simple as cooking at home and not spending $30 on takeout, but instead supporting a cause that is close to your heart. 

We encourage you to think about the amount of impact you have on our communities every time you decide to donate to your favorite charity.

Different tiers of donations and how they make a difference:

💙 $10/month 

Gift 1 kid with a snack during a week-long session

💚 $25/month 

Gift 3 kids with a snack during a week-long session

💜 $50/month 
 Gift 6 kids swim shorts, goggles and snacks during a week-long session

🧡 $100/month 

 Gift 3 kids a full swim lesson, shorts, goggles, and snacks

🩷 $500/month 

Fund your own Tankproof swim session (30 kids max)

🩵 $1,000/month 

 Fund 3 of your own Tankproof swim sessions (60-100 kids max)

*As a proud 501(c) organization, every dollar you contribute isn’t just a gift, it’s a tax-deductible investment in the power of positive change.