We have, “Stop. Drop and Roll!” We have, “Look both ways before you cross the street.” #NDPA2018

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Sadly, the awareness for water safety is not taught and ingrained into our educational missions

Hey! Drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death to children ages 1 to 4. Drowning is the second leading cause for all adolescents under the age of 14.

May 14 is spot an otter day.

Gentleman on the left is a parent who had a son, Josh, who died due to drowning. His efforts now are with a foundation and its mascot is an otter. Interview was on Facebook. See NDPA.org.

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Mark Rauterkus

Swim, SKWIM and Water Polo coach and publisher in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a nonprofit advocate organization and webmaster to the International Swim Coaches Association. Head varsity and middle-school swim coach for The Ellis School. Former candidate for public office on multiple occasions.

We have, “Stop. Drop and Roll!” We have, “Look both ways before you cross the street.” #NDPA2018

Mark Rauterkus

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