San Diego Junior Life Guard Foundation

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The Junior Lifeguard Program

"The Pier Jump in OB was an awesome experience. It gives parents a unique chance to share in the fun and camaraderie of the Junior Guard. The jump was well organized, safe, and thrilling all at the same time. It's for sure worth doing.
Thanks again for organizing such a cool event and taking the time to teach the kids skills they can use for the rest of their lives."
All the Best,
Mark Whitney Mehran
Parent of a C Group Child

This is an exciting time for the San Diego City Junior Lifeguard Program (JG Program). We are in the middle of the first session of the summer with over 500 boys and girls participating in age group appropriate activities from 9 to 17 years of age. The ocean, first aid and beach safety skills that each child learns will be used for the rest of their lives. This priceless education saves lives now and will for many years into the future.

Purpose

The San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of water safety through the many programs it supports including Water Proofing San Diego, Learn to Swim programs for intercity youth, and 100 scholarships for disadvantaged family participation in the JG Program each summer.

Dear Junior Lifeguards,

I can't thank you enough for the JG opportunity for my sons. This is their second year in the program and it has been incredible. I can't help smiling everyday when I drop them off and pick them up. Your theme "Skills for Life" is perfect. Not only are my kids in great physical shape and becoming strong swimmers, they have also seen how they can push themselves physically and mentally. Jumping off the pier is symbolic for setting no limits and overcoming obstacles. It gives them the confidence to know they can move on to a bigger challenge and be successful.

I am happy to support the program and volunteer in any way that would be helpful. Feel free to contact me via cell or email anytime.

Sincerely,
Nancy McCormick

Foundation Leadership

Our Board of Directors is made up of seven civic minded people with over 80 years of combined lifeguarding experience with lifeguard services in Southern California including thousands of rescues between us. Most have children who have participated in the program and all of us know what a truly outstanding program it is. We are dedicated to the advancement of water safety and the promotion of programs that save lives through education and hands on experience.

Fundraising and Sponsorship Goals

The board is starting to but a plan in place to raise funds for the continuation and growth of the JG Program. The fund raising activity currently underway is Hawaii Day which raised $20,000 dollars for the program last year, your generous contribution this year is appreciated. You can donate to the SDJGF in many other ways. You can become a contributing member of the foundation with donations starting at $25 and up, you can sponsor a scholarship for a deserving youth, and you can sponsor a rescue board, kayak or other equipment. Larger contributions can sponsor one of the JG Program Days: OB, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores, or Hawaii Day; or sponsor the Pier Jump. We are looking for corporate or major sponsorship of the whole program, uniforms, or equipment truck. We are open to be as creative as you want to be. The San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation is a non profit tax exempt organization under section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible. Tax ID # is 26-482-4510.

Thank you all for your support! The JG Program has been outstanding for many years and with your help we will make it better than ever.

Yours in Lifesaving,

Corey McClelland
President and CEO
San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation
Promoting ‘Skills for Life’