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Washington Post: To Decrease Drowning, We Must Create More Swimmers
June 4, 2023

Washington Post: To Decrease Drowning, We Must Create More Swimmers

Rowdy Gaines addressed water safety and swimming equity in a letter penned to the Washington Post.

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The Hour: Stew and Kim Leonard Open Norwalk Pool in Honor of Their Toddler Son Who Died in Drowning Accident
June 2, 2023

The Hour: Stew and Kim Leonard Open Norwalk Pool in Honor of Their Toddler Son Who Died in Drowning Accident

Rowdy Gaines joined the Leonards during the grand opening of their community pool to promote water safety.

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Tribune-Star: (Terre) Haute Mommy - Never Take Your Eyes Off Them
May 30, 2023

Tribune-Star: (Terre) Haute Mommy - Never Take Your Eyes Off Them

Columnist Katie Shane talks about summer swimming and references top swim tips, including advice from Rowdy Gaines.

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Yahoo News: Should NJ Schools be Required to Teach Swim Safety?
May 29, 2023

Yahoo News: Should NJ Schools be Required to Teach Swim Safety?

Rowdy Gaines joined New Jersey representatives and organizations, including the Northeast Spa and Pool Association, about a proposed bill advocating for school districts to provide water safety education.

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Atlanta News First: Grant Helps 80 Underserved Atlanta Kids Take Swim Lessons
May 18, 2023

Atlanta News First: Grant Helps 80 Underserved Atlanta Kids Take Swim Lessons

Northwest Family YMCA received a grant from Step Into Swim, which will help 80 local kids learn to swim this summer. 

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Cut Bank Pioneer Press: Grant Funding Provides for Swimming Lessons in Shelby
May 17, 2023

Cut Bank Pioneer Press: Grant Funding Provides for Swimming Lessons in Shelby

The City of Shelby (MT) received a grant from Step Into Swim, which will help local kids learn to swim this summer. 

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AccuWeather: Water Safety Tips with Rowdy Gaines, Olympic Swimmer
May 16, 2023

AccuWeather: Water Safety Tips with Rowdy Gaines, Olympic Swimmer

Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines joins AccuWeather's 'Everything Under the Sun' podcast to talk about National Water Safety Month and swim safety best practices for parents to keep in mind this summer.

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MoneyGeek: Drownings Reach a 5-Year High
May 16, 2023

MoneyGeek: Drownings Reach a 5-Year High

Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines offers expert insight for parents and pool owners to keep kids safe around the water.

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Observer-Reporter: Washington Fire Department Receives Gold Certification
May 3, 2023

Observer-Reporter: Washington Fire Department Receives Gold Certification

“You apply for these grants to help lower the price of swim lessons or offer scholarships to people in your community so they can afford to have some quality swim lessons,” said city park director DeAnna Martin.

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TODAY Show: The Myth About Floaties and Water Wings All Parents Should Know
April 28, 2023

TODAY Show: The Myth About Floaties and Water Wings All Parents Should Know

Olympic swimmers Rowdy Gaines, Cullen Jones and Missy Franklin talked about swim safety and debunked swimming myths on the TODAY Show.

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Detroit News: Staycations with Pools and Spas
March 16, 2023

Detroit News: Staycations with Pools and Spas

The Inside Outside Guys spent time at the Backyard Pool and Spa Show and highlighted water safety as well as programs like Step Into Swim.

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Pool Magazine: Step Into Swim Awards Grant Funding to the Michael Phelps Foundation to Expand Water Safety Programming for Children
March 13, 2023

Pool Magazine: Step Into Swim Awards Grant Funding to the Michael Phelps Foundation to Expand Water Safety Programming for Children

Step Into Swim awarded $20,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation to expand water safety education.

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Recreation Management: Constant Vigilance
February 1, 2023

Recreation Management: Constant Vigilance

Sabeena Hickman, President and CEO of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), talks about water safety and Step Into Swim's efforts to combat drowning across the country.

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Pool Magazine: Step Into Swim Celebrates Program Partnerships
January 28, 2023

Pool Magazine: Step Into Swim Celebrates Program Partnerships

Step Into Swim announced ongoing partnerships with key program supporters Fluidra, Hayward Holdings, Inc., and Heritage Pool Supply Group. 

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AQUA Magazine: Step Into Swim Celebrates Program Partnerships
January 27, 2023

AQUA Magazine: Step Into Swim Celebrates Program Partnerships

Step Into Swim announced ongoing partnerships with key program supporters Fluidra, Hayward Holdings, Inc., and Heritage Pool Supply Group. 

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AQUA Magazine: PHTA Gives the Gift of Swimming to Over 23,000 Children
January 17, 2023

AQUA Magazine: PHTA Gives the Gift of Swimming to Over 23,000 Children

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) announced a strong close of the 2022 program year for its water safety initiative, Step Into Swim.

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Las Vegas Review Journal: Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines Talks Pool Safety at YMCA in North Las Vegas
November 16, 2022

Las Vegas Review Journal: Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines Talks Pool Safety at YMCA in North Las Vegas

Rowdy Gaines visits Float Like A Duck, a Las Vegas water safety program, with Step Into Swim grant and talks about swim safety.

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Recreation Management: A Deep Dive Into Swimming Safety
November 1, 2022

Recreation Management: A Deep Dive Into Swimming Safety

Rowdy Gaines talks about swim education and ways facilities can improve water safety for their visitors. 

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ABC10: Step Into Swim is Helping Kids in Marginalized Communities Get Swim Lessons to Prevent Drownings
September 21, 2022

ABC10: Step Into Swim is Helping Kids in Marginalized Communities Get Swim Lessons to Prevent Drownings

Premier Pools & Spas partners with Step Into Swim to help kids get swim lessons and prevent drownings. 

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Wall Street Journal: Water - A Healer and A Danger
September 6, 2022

Wall Street Journal: Water - A Healer and A Danger

Rowdy Gaines discussed the healing benefits of water and the lifesaving benefit of learning how to swim.

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