Accomplishments

2021 Accomplishments

  • 43.2 million impressions made on adults ages 18 and older reached with essential life-saving billboard messages
  • 775,923 families reached through printed media ads
  • $45,000 raised by Athlete Ambassadors for drowning prevention and immeasurable water safety awareness
  • 23,715 water safety education video minutes watch via social media and web-based channels
  • 16,553 pieces of water safety education cards distributed to parents and caregivers through Colin's Hope and our partners
  • 750 parents and caregivers have increased their water safety knowledge by taking the Colin’s Hope online Water Safety Quiz
  • 511 hours of water safety training provided to educators and caregivers
  • 106 Water Safety with Colin & Friends curriculum kits are saving lives in 49 schools, 9 YMCAs, 1 swim school, and 20 organizations in 8 states
  • 95 life jackets donated to Life Jacket Loaner Stations at Central Texas swimming & recreation areas
  • 1 BRAND NEW Parent & Caregiver Water Safety Course launched to provide essential water safety education for adults and child care providers
  • *Swim lesson sponsorships and water safety programs for children have been paused during 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic

2020 Accomplishments *While this year's original goals were impacted by the global pandemic, our virtual programming increased exponentially as needed.

  • 452,000 families reached through printed media ads
  • 31,200 water safety education video minutes watch via social media channels
  • 13,600 pieces of water safety education distributed to parents and caregivers
  • 4,420 swim lessons sponsored for Texas children
  • 4,100 parents and caregivers have increased their water safety knowledge by taking the Colin’s Hope online Water Safety Quiz
  • 550 at-risk children have participated in Colin’s Hope swim and water safety programs
  • 322 hours of water safety training provided to educators and caregivers
  • 110+ videos of water safety education distributed to parents, caregivers, and families through our website, YouTube channel, and social media
  • 90 Water Safety with Colin & Friends curriculum kits are saving lives in 45 schools, 9 YMCAs, 1 swim school, and 15 organizations in 5 states.
  • 75 life jackets donated to Life Jacket Loaner Stations at Central Texas swimming & recreation areas
  • 1 BRAND NEW Water Safety with Colin & Friends Virtual Curriculum Kit launched to provide an online-based, plug-and-play option for essential water safety education.

13 Years of Accomplishments 2008-2021

  • 1,117,000 pieces of water safety education distributed to parents and caregivers
  • $695,000 raised by Athlete Ambassadors for drowning prevention and immeasurable water safety awareness
  • 84,000 swim lessons sponsored for Texas children
  • 47,000 water safety education lessons sponsored for Texas children
  • 23,600 volunteers have donated a minimum of 92,000 hours of help, valuing more than $2,370,000
  • 12,000 parents and caregivers have increased their water safety knowledge by taking the Colin’s Hope online Water Safety Quiz
  • 4100+ at-risk children have participated in Colin’s Hope swim and water safety programs
  • 870 life jackets donated to Life Jacket Loaner Stations at Central Texas swimming & recreation areas
  • 106 Water Safety with Colin & Friends curriculum kits are saving lives in 49 schools, 9 YMCAs, 1 swim school, and 20 organizations in 8 states

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