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Saving Lives Through Water Safety with No More Under

Episode Summary

Penji Partnership Coordinator, Shannon, talks with Chezik Tsunoda about the critical importance of swim education, its disproportionate impact on underserved communities, and how No More Under is building community-based solutions to prevent drownings nationwide.

Episode Notes

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Addressing the Hidden Danger of Drowning: Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children and a continuous risk throughout life, often impacting Black and Brown communities due to a historical lack of access to swimming education.
2. Community-Driven Water Safety Solutions: No More Under acts as a "matchmaker," partnering with local pools and community organizations to provide free, culturally appropriate swim lessons and educational resources, emphasizing self-rescue skills and fostering a love for aquatics.
3. Beyond the Statistics: The Broader Impact of Drowning: The discussion extends beyond reported deaths to include non-fatal drowning incidents and their lasting effects, underscoring the need for better data collection, preventative education (like CPR), and increased public awareness to save lives and reduce healthcare costs.

About Chezik Tsunoda and No More Under:

• Website: http://nomoreunder.org/
• Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chezik/

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