For
Immediate Release:
June
03, 2010 |
Media Contact:
Rachel Perry
305-898-9165
Edith Torres
305-755-7862
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Summer Safety Splash: Miami-Dade County leaders team up with Miami Children's Hospital to promote Water Safety & Drowning Prevention as dangerous summer season begins
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(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Activities and photo/film opportunities include:
- Drowning rescue demonstrations
- Swimming lessons
- Interactive activities related to water safety
- Supervised water fun for children of varying ages
- Information on swimming lessons and summer safety
- Statements from families who have experienced a near drowning
- Statements on the importance of water safety from community leaders
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| Who: | The event is supported by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez; Miami-Dade County Commissioners Dennis Moss, Katy Sorenson and Rebeca Sosa; Miami-Dade County Schools Board Members Renier Diaz de la Portilla, Dr. Marta Perez and Dr. Lawrence Feldman; City of Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, and Safe Kids Miami Dade County. |
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| What: | Deaths increase 89 percent during the summer months. To help heighten awareness and support families in promoting water safety, Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and community leaders and safety organizations are joining forces to offer a “Summer Safety Splash” event. |
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| When: |
June
05, 2010, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. |
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| Where: | A.D. Barnes Park Pool
3401 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155 |
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