The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and San Diego Junior Lifeguards invite residents to join them as the second group of Junior Lifeguards take a leap off the Ocean Beach Pier. Family, friends and public are encouraged to participate in this annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 13.
“Monday, we celebrate this important milestone with our Junior Lifeguards as well as continue our efforts in helping other children in San Diego that may not have the opportunity to learn how to swim,” said Buc Buchanan, president of the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego. “SDJG Pier Jump is one of our biggest fundraising events each year benefiting our local foundation. This summer is especially important for us with the recent foundation name change and rebrand to better reflect our vision to teach every child in San Diego how to swim,” Buchanan said.
Over the past 24-plus years, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard Service has successfully managed more than 24,000 Junior Lifeguards jumping the 20-30 feet into the water off Ocean Beach Pier. For more information, visit preventdrowningfoundation.org. Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego formerly known as the San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation, believes drowning is preventable and it is their vision to teach every child in San Diego how to swim. Since 2009, their purpose has been simple, do everything to prevent drowning and save lives of children by targeting under-served communities that need swim lessons and aquatic water and ocean safety education. With local school, community and aquatic partners, they have impacted tens of thousands of young people in San Diego County and made their lives safer and more enjoyable.