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Operation Dominican Republic 2014 Update
Our second day of water safety education, we met the wonderful kids at the 3 Mariposas Montessori (3MM) school in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. We offered a swim class at the swimming pool at The Mariposa DR Foundation. The swim class focused on survival swimming, water safety around pools and at the beach, and how to call […]
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Featured Organization: Mariposa DR Foundation
This April, ISLA had the opportunity to meet the amazing team and young ladies at The Mariposa DR Foundation! For three days, our ISLA volunteer team, taught the young girls basic water safety and lifesaving skills! View the photo albums from Day One, Day Two, and Day Three! We taught : -How to spot danger in […]
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The ISLA Experience: Jenalea Cree
ISLA Lifeguard and global volunteer, Jenalea Cree, embarks on her first trip to the Dominican Republic.
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The ISLA Experience: William Koon
A Lifesaving Opportunity Overcoming Challenges The First ISLA Training Course in the Dominican Republic Building a Lifesaving Legacy Volunteers Deployed: 25 Courses Offered: 3 Individuals Trained: 120 Certified Lifeguards: 64 Lives Saved: 574 through rescues, preventative actions, and medical aid. Expanding the Vision Looking Ahead: The Fourth Mission Conclusion
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