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Love to Swim
Love To Swim
The Full Story About
The Williams family
A LIFE CHANGING REALIZATION
A few years ago, our lives changed in a way we could not have prepared for. We started noticing small changes in our youngest son Asher, when he was just two years old. The questions came first, then the uncertainty. With the support of our friends and family, we slowly began to understand what was happening.
Asher was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Everything shifted. Like so many parents, we found ourselves carrying a quiet weight of fear about his future, his safety, and the world around him. At the same time, we were drawn into a community of parents who understood those feelings all too well. We shared the same worries, the same frustrations, and the same deep hopes for our children.
But there was one fear I did not carry.
The fear of losing my child to water.
Asher had learned infant survival swim skills early, as soon as he began to walk, I had something many families do not have. I had peace of mind around the water.
That realization changed me forever. Because no parent should have to live with that kind of fear simply because access is out of reach.
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A Passion for Teaching and a Growing Mission
What started as peace of mind quickly grew into something more. I felt a deep pull to share this gift with other families, especially those who were walking a path similar to ours. Teaching children how to be safe in the water was no longer just a skill, it became a calling. As I began working with more families, my passion for teaching grew. Each child brought a different story, a different need, and a different breakthrough. I saw firsthand how water safety was not just about survival, but about confidence, independence, and possibility. For children with disabilities and those most at risk, those moments mattered even more. At the same time, I saw the gaps. Too many families were turned away by cost, lack of access, or programs that were not equipped to meet their child’s needs. The very children who needed these life-saving skills the most were often the ones without a path to receive them. That is when it became more than passion. It became a mission.
Expanding the Vision
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As our mission took shape, so did the need. What began with a few families quickly grew into something much larger. Word spread, trust built, and more parents began reaching out, searching for the same sense of safety and peace of mind. We expanded not just in numbers, but in purpose. Our program evolved to meet children of all abilities, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable. Every lesson became more than instruction. It became connection, trust, and transformation. With that growth came a deeper responsibility. We saw clearly that this work could not remain small or limited. The need in our community is too great, and the stakes are too high. Too many children are still without access to life-saving water skills, and too many families are left waiting. So we began to build something bigger than ourselves. Expanding our reach, increasing access, and creating opportunities for every child, regardless of ability or circumstance, to learn, grow, and be safe in the water. This is where we are now. Standing at the intersection of passion and purpose, ready to scale our impact and serve more families than ever before.
The Critical Need for a Greater Impact
Drowning statistics are already alarmingly high. The CDC reports over 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings occur each year in the United States, averaging about 11 deaths per day. Approximately 8,000 nonfatal drownings occur annually, many resulting in long-term neurological injury. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 in the United States. For children ages 5–14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death.
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For children with ASD, the risk is even more severe. They are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. Approximately 50 percent of children with autism will wander, and nearly all are drawn to water. In addition, 70 to 80 percent of childhood drownings occur in backyard swimming pools.
These findings are sobering and make one thing clear. Fatal child drowning is not a rare tragedy. It is a public health crisis.
Making Swim Lessons Accessible for All
The good news is that these tragedies are largely preventable. This is why I founded this nonprofit, to ensure that no family is ever held back by financial circumstances from accessing the life saving support their children deserve. Every child deserves the chance to be safe in and around water, regardless of ability, background, or income.
As the need has grown, so has the vision. What began with a few families has expanded into a growing movement, supported by a dedicated team committed to reaching more children and meeting them exactly where they are. Together, we are building something bigger than any one of us could do alone.
A mission to make water safety accessible.
A mission to meet every child where they are.
A mission to ensure that no family has to carry the fear that once crossed my mind.
And a mission to change lives, one child at a time.
