PARTNERS IN THE MISSION
INFANT SWIMMING RESOURCE AND CROSSFIT® KIDS PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THE UNEXPECTED.
www.crossfitkids.com & www.isrcrossfit.com- ISR and CrossFit Kids are working together to "Prepare Children for the Unexpected." Through this unique initiative, many more families now have access to the safest survival swimming lessons in the world. These lessons work to empower their children with ISR Self-Rescue™ skills – building a foundation for a lifetime of safety, fun and fitness in the water. www.infantswim.com/crossfitkids
Since late 2004, CrossFit® Kids has been forging the future of fitness in over 350 gyms in North America, Australia, Europe, Africa, India, Japan and Panama. CrossFit Kids- (www.crossfitkids.com ) - is a fitness program specially designed for children and their specific developmental needs. In a group setting, kids learn to pull, push, run, throw, climb, lift and jump effectively and safely under the close supervision of carefully trained CrossFit coaches.
CrossFit Kids is the principal strength and conditioning program for many athletic teams, martial-arts schools and parents who want their kids to grow up healthy and develop a lifelong love of fitness. The program delivers a fitness that is broad, inclusive and general and can be scaled for any participant at any level.
Using constantly varied, functional movements in workouts that are fun and engaging, children develop a love of activity that will help to keep them from being a statistic in the obesity epidemic. With a network of over 1,600 certified instructors, CrossFit Kids is being implemented in preschools to high schools with before- and after- school programs and integration into Physical Education curriculum. Find out more about CrossFit Kids at www.crossfitkids.com .
Trevor “Birdie” Davis Water Safety Foundation
www.birdiefoundation.org - The Trevor "Birdie" Davis Water Safety Foundation was founded June 2006, as a result of his accidental drowning, when he was 26 months old. The mission of the foundation is to save innocent lives through education and awareness of water hazards for both children and adults. We are devastated over the loss of our son and we know that we need to make it our mission to help prevent other children and parents from having to experience this type of tragedy.
The Foundation partnered with ISR in 2007 as a partner in drowning prevention to help raise awareness for water safety and make ISR’s Self-Rescue™ program available to families in the Metro DC area. Today, because of continued donations and support more than 1,000 children have been trained in the ISR program and the foundation has certified 6 ISR instructors located in DC, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Seattle.
The Harrah's Regional Trauma Center at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
www.atlanticare.org/healthservices/trauma.php - The Harrah’s Regional Trauma Center at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) and the AtlantiCare LifeCenter have partnered with Infant Swimming Resource as the first health care organization in the nation to offer ISR's Self-Rescue program. AtlantiCare is currently hosting lessons at the AtlantiCare LifeCenter in Atlantic City, NJ.
AtlantiCare is a regional healthcare organization based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, whose more than 4,740 employees serve the healthcare needs of the community at more than 60 locations. It includes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), the AtlantiCare Foundation, AtlantiCare Health Plans, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health and AtlantiCare Health Services. ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to attain status as a Magnet™ designated hospital in March of 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet™ hospital in 2008.
The Elliot Barbier Little Prince Foundation
www.littleprincefoundation.org - The Elliot Barbier Little Prince Foundation was started in memory of Elliot Barbier. Our son died tragically on June 14th, 2008 in an accidental drowning. We were blessed that God chose us to have Elliot, even though it was for a short period of time he changed us and everyone around our family. This foundation will strive to make a difference in the world everyday in Elliot's memory. Through our programs our foundation hopes to educate everyone in the hope that this type of tragedy does not happen again. Children are God's greatest gift, hug your child today.
The Penn-Jersey Chapter of the NorthEast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA)
www.pennjerseypoolandspa.org - NESPA has made a significant grant to the ISR Community of Caring. The grant will sponsor and scholarship ISR lessons for families who are in need of lessons in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey region of the United States. Through the leadership provided by the past President of the Penn-Jersey Chapter of NESPA and current President of NESPA, Mr. Pete Lucey, this professional organization for the pool and spa industry is setting an example and model for the rest of the country. Mr. Lucey's comment at the presentation of the grant sums up their intent as well as their actions. "Whatever we have to do to see to it that not one more child drowns, we will do it." The ISR Community of Caring gratefully acknowledges the support and commitment to our mutual mission and would like to thank the Penn-Jersey Chapter of NESPA www.nespapool.com for this vital contribution and partnership.
Central Florida YMCA and the Dr. P. Phillips Charities
www.safestartusa.org - Safe Start was created through the collaborative effort of the Dr. P. Phillips Charities, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), and the Central Florida YMCA. Through a generous grant from the Dr. P. Phillips Charities, Safe Start was made available at selected YMCA Family Centers in the Central Florida area. The Dr. P. Phillips Charities provided the funding to implement Safe Start (including ISR training for all instructors), and place ISR Master Instructors in YMCA centers; the YMCA provided the facilities for lessons and the organizational structure to support the Safe Start program; ISR provided the proprietary teaching methods as well as the training and supervision of instructors; and the provided staff members to undergo ISR instruction and facilities in which to hold the Safe Start classes.
Today, Safe Start has expanded to areas throughout the state from Central to South Florida. Forming partnerships with the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, the JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches, the YMCA of Broward County, the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton and the City of Coral Gables Fire Department.
The Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables
www.biltmorehotel.com - Miami has hosted various media events to assist in the prevention of accidental child drownings. These events included NBC's Today Show to help educate their community and others about ISR.
The Dudick Family
“There is only one beautiful child in the world and every mother has it”…
The adorable little girl pictured here is an ISR student whose parents are well aware of the need for ISR lessons. They are both emergency and trauma physicians. They chose to make a significant contribution to the ISR Community of Caring to provide assistance for families and babies who need some financial help for ISR lessons. Their generosity is only surpassed by the radiance of their daughter’s smile … truly a gift for us all!
Gold River Racquet Club
www.goldriver.com - Gold River Racquet Club is proud to offer ISR lessons at their facility. As one of Gold River, California's most exclusive private clubs since 1985, the club offers the most diverse array of services, programs and activities to help you maintain your good health.
Pool Safely Campaign
As a Campaign Safety Partner for the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely Campaign, ISR recommends a multi-layered approach toward drowning prevention in your home. Find great safety tips from www.PoolSafely.gov to learn more about keeping your children safe in and around the water.
National Drowning Preventions Association (NDPA)
The NDPA recognizes, addresses, and supports drowning prevention efforts for persons of all ages and drowning risks in all types of bodies of water. As a short-term goal the NDPA is striving to place emphasis on research, awareness, and policy changes to impact the incidence of toddler drowning in swimming pools.
Interested in becoming a Partner in the ISR Mission?
We appreciate your support to further our mission to help see the day when Not One More Child Drowns. If you have any questions or would be interested in getting your company involved in supporting ISR’s mission, please email mediarelations@infantswim.com.