Works in Aquatics for Red Cross National Headquarters. Loves having a career where you can make a difference! Views expressed are my own.

Cocoa, FL
Joined May 2012
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Do you know about pool drain safety? Be sure you do!
In the ABCDs of #watersafety D is for drains! Learn more about drains and to teach your kids to stay away from them. thezacfoundation.com/parents…
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Are you 'water competent'? What to know before your family hits the pool or beach on.today.com/3xf6I9N
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Connie Harvey retweeted
Special thanks to @ZACFoundation for sponsoring the Red Cross Swim app! D-load it today!
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4 in the U.S. Take steps now to learn how to respond in and around the water. Download the free Red Cross Swim app ➡️ rdcrss.org/3vBC75v
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Make up to $14 per hour!! Hastings Water Works is hiring #lifeguards in #NEOhio. Work with great people, learn skills that stick with you for a lifetime, and keep people safe. Apply today! recruiting.paylocity.com/rec… #lifeguardjobs #lifeguardtraining #lifeguarding #summerjobs
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After saving a young girl from drowning, Jayden Taylor received a thank you note giving her "a billion-⭐ rating". Read more about Jayden's quick thinking thanks to her lifeguard training: rdcrss.org/2SogiHS
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Heading to the beach this weekend? In addition to closely supervising your children and sitting near the lifeguard chair, be sure you’re all set with these beach safety tips! #MDW #NationalWaterSafetyMonth #MemorialDayWeekend
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Stay safe this #MemorialDay weekend around the water by: 👀Supervising young children. 🏊🏽‍♀️Swimming with a buddy. ⚠️Wearing a life jacket. Learn more ⬇️ rdcrss.org/3updXtL
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IMPORTANT REMINDER: Because it’s getting warmer and summer is just around the corner, it’s crucial everyone knows how to swim. #SwimSafety #WaterSafety #SwimLessons #TheZACFoundation
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Knowing #CPR can be the difference between life and death when it comes to drowning. For children and drowning victims, always use #CPR with rescue breaths.
Learning #CPR is a layer of protection that contributes to reduce child #drowning and boost #watersafety. Learn today! #cprparty
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This will be fun! Any dancers out there with some #watersafety moves? Thanks, @HealthyKidsCC , for this creative way #MakeWaterSafetyHappen so there is #NotOneMoreDrowning!
TIKTOK CHALLENGE - CELEBRATE #WATERSAFETY MONTH! Use #WaterSmartCollier You MUST use a water safety message from #Longfellow #WHALETales from the @RedCross redcross.org/watersafetyfork… Competition closes 6 p.m. 5/25 @poolsafely @collierschools @CTHarvey @95210letsgo @ccpsDRIVE2BFIT
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Meet Longfellow the Whale! Thanks, @poolsafely , for letting more people know about our friend! #IWSD2020 @RedCross
#FridayFun: If your child hasn't yet met Longfellow the Whale, here is an an introduction! His WHALE Tales are fun, short, and age-appropriate videos that teach important #watersafety topics developed by the @RedCross. Click here to start watching: rdcrss.org/2WJyri3
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How are you going to practice #watersafety when you can #GetInAgain?!
Tomorrow, individuals all across the globe will virtually celebrate #IWSD2020! You can participate by sharing a video on social media about how you will practice #watersafety around pools/pas when you #GetInAgain. Learn more: bit.ly/2T1WcRn
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Brady is a #watersmart young man! Very well done!
Thank you so much Brady for sharing these important #watersafety tips. Please make sure we all follow his recomendations: - #Sunscreen - #LifeJackets - Supervise your children in and around the #water. @95210letsgo @poolsafely @ccpsDRIVE2BFIT @CCPS_PRE_K @drownalliance
You never know when an emergency will arise. Sign up for @RedCross certification courses today. #LifeguardsAreLeaders bit.ly/2INLgSv #RedCrosser
Here’s a reminder of why it’s important for adults and children to learn how to swim. #SwimmingLessonsSaveLives! bit.ly/2IMt0sx #RedCrosser
Get ready for summer. Learn how to swim and how to handle emergencies around the water. #NationalWaterSafetyMonth bit.ly/2vsNf79 #RedCrosser
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4 lifeguards, trained by the @RedCross, were honored with an award for saving a man's life after finding him unresponsive at a local recreation center and performing CPR. rdcrss.org/2E0iiev #RedCrosser