We exist for one reason –

to eliminate pool related drownings & injuries.

Did you know?

83% of drownings occur in pools?

We believe that with the right leadership, best practices, and awareness – we can champion a safer swimming experience for every backyard pool in America.

Explore Our Existing Initiatives

Upcoming Fundraising Events

We will be hosting a golf tournament on December 2nd to raise money for America’s Backyard Heroes! To sign up, please follow the link below:

Meet Our Leadership Team

Gary Crayton

Hillary Rymer

AD Gonzalez

What We Believe as a Foundation

What We Believe as a Foundation

Every pool related death or injury is preventable.

Swim-safe habits and emergency response skills save lives.

Education and training build fundamentals for a swim-safe culture.

Our foundation provides the following charitable services:

Our foundation provides the following charitable services:

We promote public awareness of infant and childhood drowning and the prevention of infant and childhood drowning.

We raise awareness of steps to prevent infant and childhood drowning.

We raise money for the prevention of infant and childhood drowning.

We provide scholarships for swimming lessons for infants and children to prevent drowning.