For families raising a child with autism, water safety isn't a "someday" skill — it's urgent. Children with autism are up to 160 times more likely to drown than their peers, and drowning remains a leading cause of death in our community.

Through Thrive Swimmers, we pair individuals with autism with a certified swim instructor for one-on-one lessons — at the instructor's pool, the family's pool, or another approved location — building water safety skills and confidence at a pace that works for them.

We've worked hard to keep Thrive Swimmers priced fairly for the level of individualized, specialized care it provides. But even at $50 per 30-minute lesson over a 6–8 week session, that cost adds up — and for many of the families who need this most, it's still out of reach.

That's where you come in. Your gift supports two things: first, our scholarship fund, which covers lessons for lower-income families so cost is never the reason a child misses out on learning to swim safely. Second, it helps us grow — our goal is to bring on more certified instructors so we can reach families across Florida, not just in our local area.

Every gift moves us closer to a future where every individual with autism, anywhere in Florida, has access to the water safety instruction that could save their life.

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Every gift helps a child with autism learn to swim safely — and gets us closer to bringing Thrive Swimmers to families across Florida.

Thrive Swimmers Scholarship Fund