Jones, an Olympic gold medalist, emphasizes the urgent need for water safety awareness and swimming education, especially in underserved communities. Following his own near-drowning experience at age five, he became aware of the alarming statistics—the World Health Organization predicts over 7.2 million drowning deaths by 2050, disproportionately affecting minority youth. In fact, 64% of Black children and 45% of Latino children lack swimming skills. Jones aims to counter misconceptions that swimming is a luxury, emphasizing its critical role as a life-saving skill and urging communities to prioritize swim education for all children.
My near-drowning at five transformed my life; I want to ensure more children from underserved communities receive the same opportunity to learn how to swim.
With 64% of Black children and 45% of Latino children lacking swimming skills, it’s crucial to address these disparities to prevent future tragedies.
The World Health Organization’s report predicts alarming drowning rates by 2050, especially among children in underserved communities—a call for urgent action.
Swimming is a skill that can save lives, not just a sport for the privileged. We need to redefine its importance in our communities.
Collection
[
|
...
]