RICHMOND, Va. -- Each week, as part of her Can You Be Me? segment, Nikki-Dee learns about a new job in the community. This week she jumped in the pool to learn about the YMCA's Water Watcher program.
"The YMCA has long been a leader in aquatic safety and instruction. Nevertheless, we face a sad reality that drowning continues to be the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children age 14 and younger," a YMCA spokesperson said. "To help bring awareness to water safety, the YMCA is asking you to pledge to be a Water Watcher."
SAFETY PLEDGE
I pledge to be a Water Watcher
To keep kids safe in and around the water
I AGREE TO:
Actively watch the children in and around water
Always keep my eyes on the water
Avoid distractions
Pull all children out of the water and call 911 in an emergency
Learn CPR
Learn how to swim, and teach my children how to swim