LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SWIM LESSONS
Charity, Chicago Swim School, Hope Floats Foundation, Swim Curriculum, Swim Lessons For KidsDrowning is the number one cause of accidental death for infants and young children between the ages of 1-4. – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bear Paddle’s mission is to save lives by teaching children how to swim. Learning…
Paddle's Holiday Toy Drive
Charity, Chicago Swim School, Toy DrivePaddle’s Toy Drive Bear Paddle and Toys For Tots are teaming up to bring joy to children this holiday season. Families can help us by bringing in new unwrapped toys from Wednesday, November 7 - Wednesday, December 5. About Toys For Tots Children…
Ben Lecomte Swimming Expedition Update
Charity, Swim Progression, Swim School, The Longest SwimBen is 65 days into this experience. However, due to the threat of encountering not only one but two Typhoons, Ben and the crew made the decision to head back to land and wait for the inclement weather to pass. “Our lives at sea are pulsing…
Opening Up About Drowning Death of Daughter
Charity, Chicago Swim School, CPR TrainingBode and Morgan Miller open up about drowning death of daughter Emmy Seven weeks ago, Bode & Morgan Miller lost their daughter Emmy to a pool accident. Our hearts are with the Miller family during this tragic time. The Miller family took…
Plastic Free July
Charity, Longest SwimAbout a month a go we shared the story of Ben Lecomte The Swim. Ben continues his swim journey and is making progress. He has encountered all kind of sea life. Including Tuttle’s, Jellyfish, sharks, dolphins and whales! What an experience! However,…
The Longest Swim
Charity, Chicago Swim School, The Longest SwimOn June 5, 2018 Ben Lecomte ( 51 yrs) started a 5,500 mile swim across the Pacific Ocean. He began his swim in Tokyo and will complete his swim when he reaches San Francisco. His swim across the Pacific will take 6 months of swimming about…