Fall Success Sets the Stage for Even Bigger things in 2027!


It's been an exciting fall for Swim With Purpose as we begin putting our renewed mission into action! We're focused on helping children who haven't had the opportunity to learn to swim gain access to swim lessons and water safety education. These are more than just swimming skills--they're lifesaving lessons that can build confidence, prevent drownings, and help children enjoy the water safely for years to come.


This fall, we helped sponsor swim lessons in Franklin, Henderson, and Madison counties, reaching more than 500 children with these important skills. That's a great start, and we expect to more than double that number next spring!


We're also looking ahead to summer 2027, when we plan to partner with the Falling Springs Center in Woodford County to provide water safety instruction and beginner swim lessons, opening the door for even more children to get started.


Our new mission is all about making sure that a child's ability to learn to swim isn't limited by access or opportunity. We're excited to work alongside community partners who share that vision and are helping us bring these programs to more families across Kentucky.


We're proud of what we've accomplished so far, but we're just getting started. With continued support from our partners, donors and community, we look forward to reaching more children and making an even greater impact in the months ahead.

 

In the News

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Third graders take part in water safety training at Henderson YMCA


Henderson County third graders take part in free water safety training at the Henderson County Family YMCA, hosted by Swim With Purpose, with more than 490 students to be taught through next spring.

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Henderson County YMCA to teach local kids water safety



Tri-State coverage of the Henderson County Family YMCA's free water safety program for local third graders, funded in partnership with Swim With Purpose and Henderson County Schools.



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Free YMCA program teaches kids life-saving water safety skills


More than 60 Frankfort Independent Schools second graders learn swimming basics, life jacket use and water safety at the Whitaker Family YMCA on the "Frankfort Swims" field trip.



 

Michael Phelps Renews His Support for Swim With Purpose


Swim With Purpose is proud to share a renewed statement of support from Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps, who continues to champion our mission to make swimming lessons and water safety education accessible to communities across Kentucky.


Phelps recognizes that learning to swim is about much more than time in the water. It's about building confidence, developing lifelong skills and helping prevent drowning. He also sees a strong connection between Swim With Purpose's work and the missions of the Michael Phelps Foundation, which empowers people to thrive in and out of the water through water safety, mental wellness, and healthy living.


By helping remove the financial barriers that keep children and families from accessing swim lessons, Swim With Purpose is working to ensure more Kentuckians have the opportunity to learn this potentially life-saving skill.


We're grateful for Michael's continued support and his belief in our mission as we work to bring more swim lessons and water safety education to children and communities across the Commonwealth.


 

A Message From Our Chairman

Pictured above: YMCA Swim Instructors with SWP Chairman Sam Taylor (center)

This is an incredibly exciting time for Swim With Purpose! What started as an effort to make a difference in one county has grown into a statewide initiative, opening the door for us to reach so many more children across Kentucky with swim lessons and water-safety education in partnership with the YMCAs of Kentucky.


One of the most exciting developments has been the enthusiastic endorsement of our renewed missions by swimming legend and Olympic champion Michael Phelps. Having his support means a great deal to us and helps shine a light on something we believe wholeheartedly: every child deserves the opportunity to learn to swim and be safe in the water.


We're proud of how far we've come, but we're even more excited about what lies ahead. With the support of our partners, donors, and communities, we're building something that can make a lasting difference in children's lives across the Commonwealth. Thank you for being a part of this journey. We're just getting started!



Happy Holidays,

Sam Taylor

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