Shallow Water Blackout Prevention has partnered with the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps and the Michael Phelps Foundation to release a PSA
Photo and article from Fox affiliate KTVU, Fox2
PALO ALTO, Calif. (KTVU) - Staff and swimmers at a Palo Alto country club are being credited with saving the life of a 17-year old boy. They say he nearly drowned, after blacking out at swim practice.
Austin Chase wasn't breathing when staff members pulled him out of the pool. And while they had never dealt with anything quite like this before, they had trained for it..read more
This month Shallow Water Blackout Prevention is petitioning several pool clubs in the Greater Atlanta area to post signage on their pool decks to warn patrons about the dangers of prolonged underwater breath-holding.
A great friend sent us this photo of a sign that was recently posted at Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, Ga. We applaud the folks at this club for setting the standard in pool safety.
photo courtesy of Carolyn Wills
We ask that all of our friends and followers consider petitioning YOUR area pool clubs to do the same. If you would like an official letter request sent from our organization to a club or group in your area, please email your requests to britt@shallowwaterblackoutprevention.org
Have you seen a SWB warning sign at your pool?
Snap a photo!
Email to britt@shallowwaterblackoutprevention.org
