A near drowning prompted a family to start a program to teach hands-on CPR to others. When summer hits, the swim lessons pick back up again at the Bakarich’s house. “Swimming is huge in our family,” said Melanie Bakarich. Melanie is making sure her children are expert...
When a friend’s son had a life-threatening emergency in the pool, Andrea Hays used CPR to save his life – and it’s won her a special honor. Since this miracle happened, we have decided to make it our mission to help others turn their tragedy into a...
Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Train it Forward believes the best thing you can do to help your family stay safe around water is to enroll in age-appropriate swim lessons. Contact the American Red Cross Training Support Center at 1-800-RED-CROSS...
On August 17, 2013 Dax Bakarich was a 2 ½ year old little boy having just another super day. He was doing something he loved…hanging out at the pool with his family and friends. That beautiful day went horribly wrong in a flash when Dax was found face down in the deep...
