Last month, Swim for Charlie hosted the 3rd Annual SFC FUNdraising Meet, which grew by 25% over last year and raised more than $7,500. The meet brought together masters swimmers from across North Carolina and the East Coast, creating an exciting andsupportive environment whileamplifying our message about the importance of water safety for youth.

In other swimming news, Swim for Charlie Secretary and Board Member Janice Campagna won multiple events at Masters Nationals. Congratulations, Janice!

If you are interested in becoming an instructor, we will be offering Instructor Training sessions throughout the summer, along with an additional in-pool in-service. Our most recent in-service, led by Assistant Program Manager Paige Welch, was a great success, and we look forward to expanding this training opportunity throughout the year.

You can also support Swim for Charlie’s expansion efforts with a donation at our donor webpage.

As warmer weather draws us to beaches, lakes, and pools for recreation and exercise, we ask you to reflect on what it would mean to you and your family if swimming were not an option—if fear kept you from entering the water. Removing that fear and empowering the youth in our community with lifesaving water safety skills is at the heart of our mission.