Mike Hudson. Corolla Ocean Rescue, but now Corolla Beach Rescue. Corolla Ocean Rescue from 2006 to 2014, but now Corolla Beach Rescue for 2 weeks. “The mission of this lifesaving organization is to provide the safest beach environment possible. Corolla Ocean Rescue personnel focus on prevention of accidents through education and interaction with the […]
What is your name? Bob Pratt What is your agency/organization? Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project How long have you been with them? I’m a co-founder. We have been incorporated 4 years. What is their mission? How do they prevent drowning and promote water safety? Our mission is “To Save Lives”. We collaborate […]
What is your name? Angela Ray What is your lifesaving agency/organization? City of Fernandina Beach Recreation Dept. (COFB) / Amelia Island Lifesaving Association (AILA) How long have you been with both organizations? COFB 10 years, AILA 5 years What is the mission of each agency, and how do they prevent drowning and promote water safety? […]
What is your name? Angel Panovski What is your agency/organization? MACEDONIAN RESCUER Water and Mountain Safety Association – Veles, Macedonia How long have you been with the Macedonian Rescuer organization? Since the association’s foundation in 2010. What is your mission, & How do they prevent drowning and promote water safety? The Water and Mountain Safety […]
What is your name? Vasili Pleqi What is your agency/organization? American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps (ARCVLSC) ~ Jacksonville Beach, Florida. How long have you been with Jacksonville Beach? I have been the the ARCVLSC for 3 years. What is your agency’s mission & How do you prevent drowning and promote water safety? To […]
H.S.H. The Princess with the Safer 3 Group of Children. ISLA’s Henry Reyes and William Koon discussing lifeguard bouys with the HSH The Princess. The rescue board ceremony with HSH The Princess and Dara Torres, 5 Time Olympian. Her Serene Highness (H.S.H.) Princess Charlene of Monaco is no stranger to knowing the value and appreciation […]
In the current economy, it’s tough for charities to find sponsors that are willing to donate supplies and equipment. It’s even harder to find a company that shares your organizations mission and passion for lifesaving. Thankfully, ISLA found Original Watermen Clothing as the official uniform and apparel for our 2014 Chilean Exchange! Original Watermen (or […]
Quiksilver Foundation donates to ISLA for projects in the Dominican. ISLA Directors Henry and Olin prepare the uniforms for transport to the DR. ISLA wanted to give a shout out and special thanks to the Quiksilver Foundation for their product donation valued at over $7500 for ISLA’s upcoming projects in the Dominican Republic this month! […]
Equipment for ISLA Lifeguards donated from Quiksilver Foundation at the Red Cross HQ in Nicaragua. ISLA Lifeguards on watch in El Transito Beach, Nicaragua. ISLA Lifeguards Julie and Pat. Leaving Quiksilver supplies to our Red Cross friends in Nagarote. During ISLA’s 2012 Easter holiday lifeguard trips to the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, the Quiksilver Foundation […]
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