Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning
Drowing is the leading cause of injury related death in young children
The parents of these children shared their stories with PPCD. They shared their children's pictures, to be remembered, and to get a message across to other parents.
Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning
Drowning is the leading cause of death in ages 1-4
Drowning is silent and only takes a second.
Help us change these statistics
In the U.S. alone, 3 children die and 5 receive Emergency Care EVERY DAY!
It Can Happen To Anyone
70% of preschoolers who drown are in the care of ONE OR BOTH parents at the time of drowning.
Be Safe
Taking part in formal swimming lessons and water safety classes can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%.
Boys Are More At Risk
80% of all drowning victims are boys. African American and Hispanic nationality account for more than 3 times as many drowning incidents.
Always Be Vigilant
It's not a LACK in supervision, but a LAPSE in supervision that puts children at risk.
It's not a lack of supervision, but a LAPSE of supervision that puts a child at risk
NOTHING REPLACES CONSTANT SUPERVISION
The Solution Is Education
And Multiple Layers Of Protection
There are many layers of protection needed to keep our little ones safe around water, and one of those layers of protection is to skill your child with the ability to rollback and float unassisted. The ability for them to turn their head, and float could mean the difference between life and death.
How Can You Help?
Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning is an educational project, formed by several existing nonprofits and individuals who share the common mission to prevent childhood drowning.
