KIDS AREN’T DROWN PROOF

Drowning is quick and silent. A child can drown in less than one minute in as little as one inch of water. There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing.

KIDS AREN’T DROWN PROOF

Drowning is quick and silent. A child can drown in less than one minute in as little as one inch of water. There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing.

KIDS AREN’T DROWN PROOF

Drowning is quick and silent. A child can drown in less than one minute in as little as one inch of water. There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing.

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History

The Drowning Prevention Foundation (DPF) was the first 501(c)(3) dedicated to drowning prevention and continues to be the longest standing drowning prevention charitable organization in the world. DPF was founded in 1985 by Nadina Riggsbee after the tragic drowning of her two young children in the backyard swimming pool.

In 1978, when the Riggsbees were out to dinner, a babysitter, who was home with the Riggsbee’s toddlers, opened the patio door to let the family dog outside. While the sitter was in the bathroom, the Riggsbee’s two-year-old daughter, Samira, and 14-month-old son, JJ, fell into the backyard swimming pool. Samira died, but JJ survived with profound brain damage and is quadriplegic. JJ lives in an assisted care facility.

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Through community partnerships, Drowning Prevention Foundation volunteers are helping to deliver the following programs and resources in the communities we serve.

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Local Public Service Announcements

Troop 975 presents a public service announcement warning about drowning. This PSA is scheduled to air on Vacaville public television (channel 26). Drowning is still a serious problem. This astonishing video begins with a cinematic representation and ends with an interview with Nadina Riggsbee. It was produced for the Vacaville Public Information Office and written and directed by Brandon Kalinowski for his Eagle project in 2012.