Our mission is to raise water safety awareness to prevent children from drowning.
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2019 Accomplishments
- 87,000 pieces of water safety education distributed to parents and caregivers
- $20,000 raised by Athlete Ambassadors
- 21,000 water safety education lessons sponsored for Texas children
- 7,500 water safety education hours provided to students of all ages
- 4,950 swim lessons sponsored for Texas children
- 1,200 parents and caregivers have increased their water safety knowledge by taking the Colin’s Hope online Water Safety Quiz
- 600 at-risk children have participated in Colin’s Hope swim and water safety programs
- 100 life jackets donated to Life Jacket Loaner Stations at Central Texas swimming & recreation areas
- 88 Water Safety with Colin & Friends curriculum kits are saving lives in 44 schools, 9 YMCAs, 1 swim school, and 13 organizations in 5 states.
Announcements
Colin’s Hope Launches Virtual Water Safety Series
As families continue to spend more time at home, Colin’s Hope recognizes that there ...
Colin’s Hope Shares Home Tips for Water Safety During Stay-at-Home Order
Colin’s Hope is posting water safety tips and family activities on social media to ...
Colin’s Hope Urges Water Safety During Spring Break
Are you getting ready for Spring Break? Sadly, Texas loses at least 1 child ...
Colin’s Hope Named a Philanthropitch 2020 Finalist
Colin’s Hope has been named as one of only six finalists for Philanthropitch 2020. ...
Amplify Colin’s Hope March 5 & 6!
Amplify Colin’s Hope March 5 & 6! Amplify Austin Day is the Central ...
Colin’s Hope Announced as 2020 Philanthropitch Semi-Finalist
Colin’s Hope is a proud Semi-Finalist of the 8th year of Philanthropitch Austin! Philanthropitch ...
Our Sponsors
Peel, Inc.
Nitro Swimming
State Farm - Ben Archer
HEB
Miss Tristan Foundation
Patriot Pool & Spa
Pool Safety USA
O'Neill's Pools
BeneFIT Bikram Yoga
Dave Sims Media
Texas Pediatric Society Foundation
Austin Kid's Directory
Reagan Outdoor Advertising
Pool Chasers
Thrivent Financial
Coverstar Central
Latham
Moonfish Studio
The Dubois Family Charitable Trust
Hamlin Home Team
Bicycle Sport Shop
Emler Swim School
Our Partners
Pool Safely
The Y
Families United to Prevent Drowning
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
ZAC Foundation
Travis County Parks
Independent Pool & Spa Service Association
Triadex Services
Rebecca's Toys & Prizes
austingiving
Safe Kids Austin
Safe Kids Tarrant County
Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
Vistago Printing
Clif Kids
International School of Texas
Austin Independent School District
Wimberley Independent School District
San Antonio Catholic Schools
Pflugerville Independent School District
City of Pflugerville
City of Lakeway
World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Abbey's Hope
Abby Grace's Hope
The BMF Project
National Injury Prevetion Council
Cayla's Coats
Casey's Foundation
CEF Foundation
CPR Party
The LV Project
Drennen's Dreams Foundation
Jack Helbig Memorial Foundation
Jasper Ray Foundation
Jayce The Healer Foundation
JCMF Children's Charities
Just Againt Children Drowning Foundation
Team Kareem Memorial Foundation
Barbara Parker Foundation
Pauly D Foundation
The Rees Specht Life Foundation
End Drowning Now
Ryan's Call Foundation
Stew Leonard III Children's Charities
Remembering Wyatt Dale
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