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Episode 17: Rowdy Gaines on Water Safety and the Importance of Accessible Swimming Lessons
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Rowdy Gaines, Olympic Gold Medalist and VP of Partnerships and Development, discusses the critical need for accessible swimming lessons, highlighting that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children aged 1-4. He notes that swimming lessons reduce drowning risk by 88%. With drowning rates at an all-time high in 2024, often due to parental distractions, Gaines stresses the importance of pool safety and finding the right Certified Pool Builder to ensure safe environments.
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