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  The Nicholas Initiative   

Nicholas' Story

On a beautiful day at the end of Summer, Kimball and Lisa were at a family farm with their four kids and a handful of families.
 

The kids played while the parents enjoyed the wonderful weather.

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No one saw their two year old, Nicholas, go in. A twelve year old swimming alone in the pool saw something at the bottom. What he brought up was their young child, Nicholas. 

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He never regained consciousness.

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The Nicholas Initiative includes the importance of active adult supervision

Multiple adults were on the pool deck...

Nicholas' mom, Lisa, (co-founder of SWIM ON) included, and Nicholas was supposed to be inside resting.

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Having active adult supervision, a designated water watcher, and hiring a lifeguard are essential measures that can significantly enhance safety when enjoying time near a body of water or at a pool party.

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Together We Can Help Eliminate Drowning

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Become a water watcher

Approximately 75% of drowning victims were being supervised by one or more parents

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The Nicholas Initiative

directly combats this

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Hire a Lifeguard

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SWIM ON

FOUNDATION

SWIM ON Foundation (Safer Waters In Memory Of Nicholas) was established in 2019 to raise awareness about drowning and about the ways to prevent it.

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Address

7 Fordyce Lane

St. Louis, MO 63124

Phone

(314) 795-6770

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