May is National Water Safety Month and we have several events lined up to help spread awareness about how to stay safe in and around the water to prevent accidental drownings and to support swim lessons for children in need. Check out a few of our happenings!
1. The Race to Safety Is On
On Monday, May 6th, Stew and Kim Leonard hosted a press conference with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Rowdy Gaines, Yale swimming champ Ali Truwit, Stewie the Duck Swim School’s own Laurie Houseknecht, and Norwalk NAACP President Brenda Penn Williams. The media event helped raise awareness of the need for swimming lessons for kids and lifeguard trainings, and highlighted that Black children are 5x more likely to drown than their white peers. Stew, Kim, and Rowdy also announced a strategic partnership between Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation and Step into Swim, a program with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, that is enabling the two organizations to award $400,000 in grants in 2024 that will provide 40,000 swim lessons for kids in need in NY, NJ, and CT!
Shop and Save Lives!
The J. McLaughlin store in Westport, CT is generously donating 15% of sales to Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation on Wednesday, May 8th. Stop by from 1-5pm and make a purchase while supporting an amazing cause! Can’t make it? No problem! Call the store at 475-284-2495 to place an order and enjoy free shipping. Thank you to J. McLaughlin! Where Classic Meets Contemporary In The Most Fabulous Way!
The Give Collective is a fabulous e-boutique with beautifully curated gifts that donates 10% of profits each month to a different charity. They’ve selected Stew Leonard III Water Safety as their recipient in May! Explore The Give Collection knowing that your purchase not only brings joy to you and your loved ones, but also contributes to a meaningful cause. Shop their website for women’s & kid’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, face + body, and the home. Thank you to The Give Collective!
Network Effect: Stamford
On Tuesday, May 21, Sarah Caro, Director of Charitable Giving for Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation, is speaking at Network Effect: Stamford, hosted by 3BL. Come join her and an incredible lineup of speakers as they dive into groundbreaking and collaborative solutions for major challenges confronting people and the planet right now. Sarah and Dave Armon, 3BL Vice Chairman, are speaking about Purpose in Action: Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation’s Commitment to Water Safety.
This free event is on May 21 from 8:30am – 11am at Webster Bank’s Offices in Stamford, CT. We hope to see you there!
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