Month: May 2023
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Sigma Gamma Rho Offers Free Swim Lessons for Adults and Youth | News 8 WROC
The Omega Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has its Free annual Swim 1922 program Saturday.
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The Gold of Hope! David Popovici, World Champion Swimmer, Melts Gold Medal for Children With Cancer | MedLife
David Popovici donated one of his 2022 World Championships gold medals, having it melted to benefit children with cancer. “Hope is immune to cancer”, says David Popovici. Thus, the champion supports the first free genetic testing program for children diagnosed with cancer, launched by MedLife, the largest provider of medical services in Romania.
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Upgrading Decades-Old Aquatic Facilities in Milwaukee County | TMJ4
Giving power to the people. That was the goal during Milwaukee County Parks and Rec’s open house Tuesday. Residents are getting an opportunity to help design the future of what aquatic facilities throughout the area will look like for the next 20 years. Janice Schoner has lived in the county all of her life. “Hopefully,…
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New Hyper-Realistic Sculptures of Swimmers Unveiled Along Park Avenue | ABC7NY
A series of hyper-realistic sculptures of swimmers were unveiled along Park Avenue Wednesday afternoon. “I want people to relate to the art, not just look at it,” said artist Carole Feuerman. But simply looking at these nine magnificent sculptures is so much a part of the experience. Now Carole’s creations are here along Park Avenue…
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David Popovici, World Champion Swimmer, Melts Gold Medal for Children With Cancer | NBC Sports
Romanian swimmer David Popovici donated one of his 2022 World Championships gold medals, having it melted to benefit children with cancer. In a video featuring Popovici from the Romanian medical laboratory company MedLife, the ribbon is cut off a 2022 World Championships gold medal. The medal is then dipped into a machine that melts it. The medal is…
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Blind B.C. Man to Swim Strait of Georgia for Canadian Guide Dog | Castanet News
Scott Rees, who is blind, is hoping to raise awareness and funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The non-profit organization provided Rees with Kaleb, his beloved yellow lab, opening up a world of mobility for him.
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Riverview Mother Teaches Survival Swim Lessons After Nearly Losing Son | WFLA News Channel 8
After her son almost drowned decades ago, Kari Bahour knew she had a new mission in life. For 23 years, Bahour has taught survival swim lessons to children as young as 6 months old. Her goal is to give children the skills they need to save their own lives in the event they wander into…
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Mom Advocates for Water Safety Awareness After Son Drowns in Lake | WFMY News 2
If 15-year-old, Elijah Wyatt would have put a life jacket on, his mother believes he would still be here today. Wyatt’s mother, Ginger Bennett says her teenager drowned while they were enjoying a day at Belews Lake. She says she asked him several times before the incident to put his life jacket on. See WFMY News 2