one brave day

ONE BRAVE DAY in October 2009, 3-year old Jaden was with his family in their neighbor's backyard. When Jaden reached for a dog toy that had fallen into the pool, he accidentally fell in. Before Jaden's dad and others could even get to him, Jaden swam to the wall of the pool and pulled himself out of the water. Jaden Ball, you are amazing!

- (Jaden Ball)

ONE BRAVE DAY in May 2009, 4-year old Adam was enjoying playing outside at his neighbor's house. He was not swimming that day, because he was just getting over a cold, but he was playing around their pool when he slipped and fell in the water. Everyone ran to the pool, but Adam was climbing out by the time everyone got there. He wasn't scared or hurt; he was just worried if he was going to be in trouble for falling in the pool. Of course everyone was thankful that he was safe!

- (Adam Celauro)

ONE BRAVE DAY in July 2009, 3-year old Beverly was playing with her family at a hotel swimming pool. Beverly was sitting on the side of the pool kicking her feet in the water. Beverly lost her balance and accidentally fell into the pool. She remembered what she had been taught and swam to the side of the pool. Beverly remained calm and reacted quickly almost before her parents even knew what was going on. Great job Beverly!

- (Beverly Cummins)

ONE BRAVE DAY in August 2008, 3-year old Reece was in his backyard playing while his dad gave their dogs a bath. He was walking backwards without watching where he was going when all of a sudden he fell into their pool. His dad heard the splash and ran to the pool, but Reece was already swimming to the stairs. Reece remembered what he was taught, never panicked and was able to save himself. Way to go!

- (Reece Francis)

ONE BRAVE DAY in September 2007, 3-year old Kyan was enjoying jumping and playing in the shallow end of her friend's pool. She suddenly decided to jump in at the deep end which was 12-feet deep. As everyone scrambled to get to her, she swam right to the wall and got out.

- (Kyan Hodgin)

ONE BRAVE DAY in January 2008, Bella was having a great time at a swim party. She was in the deep end of the pool when she accidentally let go of her floaty. She swam as hard as she could to get to the wall and was able to get out safely.

- (Isabella Kent)

ONE BRAVE DAY in August 2007, 14-month old Makenzie was playing by the pool when she tripped, hit her head and fell into the deep end of the pool. Her parents watched in amazement as she turned and swam to the side.

- (Makenzie Patton)

ONE BRAVE DAY in September 2008, 3-year old Mason was riding his tricycle around the pool in his backyard while his dad watched through the kitchen window. When Dad looked up from making Mason a snack, he saw Mason standing on the side of the pool soaking wet from head to shoes crying. Dad ran to him and saw his tricycle at the bottom of the deep end of the pool. It was then that Dad realized that Mason was able to save himself, because he remembered what he was taught by Coach Tom and Coach Liz. Lucky for Mason it was a nice day so he and his dad decided to go for a swim...this time without the tricycle.

- (Mason Ramsey)

ONE BRAVE DAY in March 2010, 3-year old Austin and his sister were both playing with a squirty toy, getting the water from the pool and shooting it at each other and mom. While playing, Austin leaned over in the pool too far and fell in head first. Five year old Aubrey immediately started yelling for help and did as she was taught...DO NOT JUMP IN, BUT CALL FOR HELP AND LOOK FOR A FLOATATION DEVICE. Austin also did what he was taught to do...TURN AROUND, SWIM TO THE WALL AND CRAWL OUT. By the time mom got around to where he was, he was pulling himself up and out of the pool. He was wearing a shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. He was crying, but only because the 50-degree water was shocking. Despite the clothing and the water temperature he knew exactly what to do. The lessons over all of these years paid off.

- (Austin Lyda)