Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation

Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation Educating children and families about water safety and drowning prevention.

🏅Three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Rowdy Gaines said, “Stew, Kim, and I share a common belief that teaching child...
09/04/2026

🏅Three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Rowdy Gaines said, “Stew, Kim, and I share a common belief that teaching children how to float on their back is the number one way to help prevent accidental drownings,” noted Gaines, who also serves as a board member for the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s Step Into Swim water safety program. “It just takes a few swim lessons to learn this life-saving skill."

Just $10 can give a child in need a FREE swim lesson—and skills that can help save their life. 💙🏊‍♀️Donate today and hel...
09/02/2026

Just $10 can give a child in need a FREE swim lesson—and skills that can help save their life. 💙🏊‍♀️

Donate today and help us give more children the confidence and skills to be safer around water. https://neoncrm.pulse.ly/xtjiv8tmbn

08/28/2026

Floaties Are Toys—not Life Jackets. ⚠️ Water wings, noodles and inflatable floats are fun, but they are not designed to keep a child safe.

For water activities, choose a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Always check the label, secure every strap and make sure it fits snugly. And remember: no flotation device replaces close adult supervision. 🦺

Share this reminder to help save lives! 💛


“A grown-up must watch you in the pool.”Whenever children are in or near the water, an adult should watch closely and wi...
08/24/2026

“A grown-up must watch you in the pool.”

Whenever children are in or near the water, an adult should watch closely and without distractions. Active supervision is an essential layer of drowning prevention. Please like, follow and share to help us share this important message!

“Don’t jump in until you learn to swim.” 💦Swimming lessons give children essential skills and help them become safer and...
08/21/2026

“Don’t jump in until you learn to swim.” 💦

Swimming lessons give children essential skills and help them become safer and more confident around the water. Start lessons early and keep practicing! Learn more at StewieTheDuck.org

Is your company, club or community organization looking for a cause that can make a lifesaving difference? 🐤💕Drowning is...
08/20/2026

Is your company, club or community organization looking for a cause that can make a lifesaving difference? 🐤💕

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages four and under—but it is preventable. Children who take swimming lessons are 88% less likely to drown than those who do not.

Your organization’s tax-deductible donation to the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation will help provide free and low-cost swimming lessons for children in underserved communities. Every contribution helps give more children access to lifesaving water-safety skills.

Donate on behalf of your organization by selecting “Submit as a company” on our secure donation form (link in bio) or If donating by check, please make it out to "Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation" and mail it to:

Ryann Leonard
Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation
100 Westport Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Together, we can help keep children safer around the water. Thank you for your support!

“Cover your chest with a safety vest!” 🐤Stewie the Duck reminds every little swimmer to wear a properly fitted life vest...
08/19/2026

“Cover your chest with a safety vest!” 🐤

Stewie the Duck reminds every little swimmer to wear a properly fitted life vest around the water. It’s an important layer of protection—along with swim lessons and close, attentive adult supervision. Learn more about our mission—link in bio!

A heartfelt thank you to the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation for awarding a generous $2,500 grant to the Stew Leonard III Wa...
08/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation for awarding a generous $2,500 grant to the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation! 💙🐥

This gift will help us provide 250 FREE swim lessons for underserved children—giving more kids access to lifesaving water safety skills, greater confidence and plenty of fun in and near water.

We’re so grateful for your gift, and for making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Learn more at https://TheDeniseFoundation.pulse.ly/1utvqxuvtx.

Safety Tip from Kim and Stew Leonard: PUT DOWN THE PHONE!Drowning is fast. Drowning is silent. And it can happen in the ...
08/10/2026

Safety Tip from Kim and Stew Leonard: PUT DOWN THE PHONE!

Drowning is fast. Drowning is silent. And it can happen in the few seconds it takes to check a phone.

Children who are drowning may not be able to yell, wave or splash for help. Whenever children are in or near water, designate one distraction-free adult as the Water Watcher.

Put down the phone. Keep your eyes on the water. Stay within arm’s reach of young children and inexperienced swimmers.

One moment of focused attention can save a life. Please share this reminder with someone who cares for children. 💙 Learn more at StewieTheDuck.org

For boating and open-water activities, choose a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Check the label,...
08/10/2026

For boating and open-water activities, choose a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Check the label, test the fit and always stay close to young or inexperienced swimmers.

Layers of protection save lives. 🛟

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