As a swimmer, a former lifeguard, infant swim instructor, and lifeguard instructor, water safety has been a passion of mine since I was 12 years old.  As a current swimmer and a pediatric trauma and flight nurse, I see the effects that drowning has on our community everyday.  As a triathlete, the Hop, Skip, and Splash 5k is the perfect combination for me to continue supporting my neighbors to help prevent these tragedies.  In July of 2021, we lost our precious 2-year-old Jemma Callista to drowning and it really hit home. I'm participating in the Hop, Skip & Splash 5K to help raise funds for swim lessons and water safety education for kids in Orange County. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children under five, but together, we can change that.

Your donation will help provide life-saving resources to families who need them most. Every dollar counts — thank you for your support!