MA Goldfish Swim School Donates $50K To Boston Children's Hospital

This post is a news release from Goldfish Swim School.

BRAINTREE, MA — Goldfish Swim School in Massachusetts has donated $50,000 to support Boston Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Program and its mission to dramatically decrease preventable injuries through research and education.

Aligned with the swim school’s commitment to water safety and educating children and their families about how to be safe in and around the water, Boston Children’s Hospital works in the local community to support initiatives designed to prevent childhood injury. The hospital also conducts research to better understand how to prevent injury.

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention) and the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury–related death in US children 1 through 4 years of age. It is also the second leading cause of injury-related death among kids between the ages of 5-14.

The Goldfish Swim School locations, including Burlington, Braintree, Brookline, Danvers, Marlborough, Milford, Needham, Norwood, North Attleboro, Rockland, and Westford, incorporate water safety skills into its curriculum during weekly swim lessons as well as during designated water safety weeks at each of the swim schools.

Also, in conjunction with Water Safety Awareness Month (in May), Goldfish Swim School puts an extra focus on its mission by providing water safety presentations to students and families, as well as at preschools, daycares, and elementary schools in the community.

“We are proud supporters of the Boston Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Program,” said Sarah Kepic, John Schwab, Tobey Kelly, Tracey McCaghy, Bill Burnett, John Higgins, and Eric Schwab, Goldfish Swim School owners in Massachusetts.

“With our support, we hope to further the hospital’s research and education, especially as it relates to water-related pediatric injury prevention. As parents ourselves, we understand the importance of year-round swim lessons and educating families and children how to be safe in and around the water.”

Most childhood injuries are preventable.

As part of the Trauma Center at Boston Children’s, the Injury Prevention Program aims to dramatically decrease the number of kids injured through public education and research. Their dedicated staff includes some of the world’s most experienced pediatric physicians and clinicians who work together to treat and prevent the most common and complex childhood injuries.

“We are grateful for the support of Goldfish Swim School and know this gift will help so many families learn how to keep their kids safe this summer at the pool, the beach, and beyond,” said Michael Bornhorst, Vice President, Corporate Development, Leadership Giving & Special Events at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust.