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Colin’s Hope encourages caregivers to teach before it’s too late
Thank you to Arezow Doost and KXAN News, the The CW Austin for sharing our water safety messages as much as possible this summer. Please watch, share, and have a conversation about water safety with your kids, friends, and ...
URGENT: CENTRAL TEXAS CHILDREN ARE DROWNING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2019
URGENT–39 TEXAS CHILDREN HAVE ALREADY BEEN LOST TO FATAL DROWNINGS THIS YEAR – AT LEAST 5 IN CENTRAL TEXAS!
June 12, 2019 – Austin, Texas – It’s only the beginning of summer but Texas has already ...
Colin’s Hope talks water safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is on the horizon. Acting us as the unofficial start of the summer, many families will flock area waterfronts to enjoy the long weekend. Watch below to see Colin’s Hope highlight water safety on Fox 7 ahead ...
Colin’s Hope Makes a SPLASH For National Water Safety Month!
May is NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH! So far this year, 17 Texas children have lost their lives to a fatal drowning, but DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE. To make a splash during National Water Safety Month, Colin’s Hope has been working tirelessly ...
Winter Water Safety Tips From Colin’s Hope
Almost 30% of Texas children’s drownings happen during the colder months (October thru April). FOX 7 Austin‘s Dave Froehlich gives Alissa Magrum, Colin’s Hope Executive Director, the opportunity to speak to the need during a Safe Kids Austin spot.
Remember these ...
Bill O’Melia of Drennan’s Dreams Presents to Aquatics Professionals
Colin’s Hope was proud to host Bill O’Melia of Drennan’s Dreams Foundation for a presentation to aquatics professionals in the greater Austin area.
Bill O’Melia, Drennan’s Dad and founder of Drennan’s Dreams, spoke about the important roll that aquatics managers ...
Colin’s Hope turns Giving Tuesday on its head to thank supporters!
Colin’s Hope turned #GivingTuesday upside down this year to share our appreciate for partners who have supported water safety for 10 strong years! These companies, organizations, and individuals have generously given their time and talent to the Colin’s Hope family. ...
Traveling soon? Remember these simple water safety tips!
Traveling season is upon us! With Thanksgiving just around the corner many families are planning to visit family and friends or will be welcoming guests into their own homes.
Before you pack your bags or pull out the rollaway bed, take ...
Colin’s Hope Presents in Legislative Briefing at Texas Capitol
Colin’s Hope Executive Director presents at legislative briefing on October 18.
On October 18, 2018 the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance hosted a legislative briefing to begin engaging and educating legislators and staffers around water safety and drowning prevention.
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Ask Your Pediatrician About Water Safety At Your Next Well Child Visit
Water safety and drowning prevention are important points of discussion across all age groups. That’s why Colin’s Hope encourages these conversations to begin at pediatric well child visits as early as possible.
Thank you to Dr. Ari Brown of 411 Pediatrics ...