In the spring of 2020, during one of the Red Cross Water Safety for Families meetings, committee members were discussing how to promote wearing a lifejacket throughout the summer. Especially in the absence of swimming lessons and water safety education  across the country.

Inspired by pass the brush, a tik tok trend at the time, Desiree mentioned that herself, as well as other instructors at Benchmark, had made a video, called Pass the Lifejacket. The idea was met with enthusiasm, and Red Cross Water Safety Experts across Canada participated in the video and its production. You can find this video on the Red Cross Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

You might remember Genie from her star role in our team video Pass the Lifejacket. During National Drowning Prevention Week in 2020 the Lifesaving Society held a calendar contest to promote drowning prevention and to help support their charitable organization. Well, Genie had enough votes and made the cut!

Our interview with CTV Morning News during the summer of 2020.  The media requested an interview after they noticed the incredible spike in demand of backyard swimming lessons we were experiencing and our virtual courses we were offering.

A Certificate of Thanks we received for our volunteer work with the Lifesaving Society. Over the years we’ve volunteered for their live streaming events as well as the Boat Show at the Convention Centre.

Desiree and Dr. Christopher Love preparing for the livestream event in 2016 about Winter Safety.