Tag: swimming
‘I was out like a light’: Two Oregonians Awarded Red Cross Lifesaving Awards for their Quick Action
Story by Colleen Hathaway / Red Cross Cascades Region Recently I called Tim Waud, Oregon Masters Swimming Chair and Head Coach of the Oregon City Tankers masters swimming team. I […]
Summer Sun Brings Fresh Reminders of Water Safety
Story by Hastings Spencer / Red Cross Cascades Region It’s a summer statistic that sends chills down the spine of parents. Ten people die each day from unintentional drowning, and […]
Meet Emily, The Robot Lifeguard
Every summer, the American Red Cross teaches thousands of people the basics of lifeguarding. But there’s one guard on duty that didn’t take a Red Cross class — meet Emily, […]
It’s A Pool Party!
Funny story — I was invited to a party a few weeks ago where the invite mentioned, “games, pool, hot tub.” Immediately, my mind went to a home pool where […]