PARTNERING FOR WATER SAFETY
MICHAEL PHELPS FOUNDATION + A SAFE POOL
About the Michael Phelps Foundation
Founded in 2008 by Swimming champion Michael Phelps, the Michael Phelps Foundation is dedicated to promoting water safety and helping children become confident swimmers. Through programs like IM Swim, the Foundation works to educate individuals of all ages about the importance of water safety, healthy living, and swimming.
The Michael Phelps Foundation is determined to make the world a healthier and safer place. Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death for children worldwide.
Learning how to swim can not only save a life in the water, but it can provide a platform to overcome fears, boost self-esteem, and provide overall wellness.
In 2009, the Michael Phelps Foundation, KidsHealth and Michael Phelps Swimming developed the IM program to encourage healthy and active lifestyles through health and wellness education, water-safety courses, recreational pool activities and swim training. The program is named IM after Michael Phelps’ signature event, the Individual Medley.
The IM program is made up of 5 key initiatives:
The Michael Phelps Foundation is proud to offer grant funding for our signature IM program to Boys & Girls Clubs and Special Olympics Teams worldwide. The IM Program Guide is available online. Please email: info@michaelphelpsfoundation.org for more info!
With a shared mission to provide opportunities in the sport of swimming to people of all ages and abilities, Michael was officially named a Special Olympics Global Ambassador in 2011. That year, the Michael Phelps Foundation IM Program became the Official Swimming Program for Special Olympics and expanded the program to include people with varying intellectual abilities.
Why Water Safety Matters: The Foundation’s Impact
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children, and many of these tragedies can be prevented with the right education and safety practices. The Michael Phelps Foundation works tirelessly to make water safety a priority by educating communities, providing access to swimming lessons, and offering critical resources that save lives.
In partnership with organizations like A Safe Pool, the Foundation is able to expand its reach, helping families everywhere understand the importance of water safety and take proactive steps to protect their loved ones.
With your support, we can continue to make a lasting impact on water safety around the world.
A Safe Pool + Michael Phelps Foundation: Working Together to Save Lives
A Safe Pool is proud to partner with the Michael Phelps Foundation to make water safety accessible to all families. Through this partnership, we are combining our expertise in pool safety equipment with the Foundation’s mission to educate and inspire individuals about water safety and swimming.
Together We’re Focused On:
EDUCATION
PREVENTION
EMPOWERMENT
Education: Raising awareness about water safety through community programs and online resources.
Prevention: Advocating for pool safety measures and providing families with the tools they need to protect their children.
Empowerment: Supporting swim programs and teaching kids to be confident swimmers, helping them develop a lifelong love for the water.
By joining forces, we can help save lives and ensure that every child has the opportunity to be safe and confident around water.
Your Support Makes a Difference
The Michael Phelps Foundation relies on donations to fund water safety education, swim programs, and resources for families. Your contribution helps us reach more children and families, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe around water.
Together, we can help reduce the number of water-related accidents and create a safer future for generations to come.
Donate today and be part of the solution.
