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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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The ISLA Experience: Andrew Douglas
Get to know our volunteer, Andrew Douglas! He joined us on our international lifeguard exchange to Chile! And he’s a senior at Clemson University in South Carolina, majoring in Marketing and Spanish & International Trade. What is your favorite beach in the world? I have been to many beaches. None compare to the clean water […]
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The ISLA Experience: Tatum Guerrero
Drowning is the leading cause of preventable cause of death. While drowning does not seem prevalent in our community due to our skilled lifeguarding system, drowning does happen more often than you would think. The World Health Organization estimates that over 400,000 deaths around the globe occur annually due to drowning. This is where ISLA […]
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