Dear One with the Water Family Members,
As we mark the 13th anniversary of the founding of our swim school on August 30, 2011, we at One with the Water® find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve embarked upon. It is with profound gratitude that we thank each one of you for your unwavering support throughout the last 13!! years.
And happy birthday to our little mascot, Kenny the Dolphin! He’s the little baby in our logo.
Your belief in our mission and your generous contributions to our swim school have been instrumental in our success, empowering us to make a real difference in the lives of countless individuals. We could not have achieved this without you. Your support has enabled us to provide life-changing aquatic therapy, swim lessons, and competitive opportunities to children, Veterans, and families in need, helping over 2,000 swimmers per year.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the power of community and the strength that comes from working together towards a common goal. We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and we are excited about what the future holds. Thank you once again for your continued support for our swim school. We look forward to many more years of making a difference, one stroke at a time.
About One with the Water
One with the Water believes that everyone deserves access to the lifesaving skill of swimming, especially children and adults with high risk, high needs, and limited resources. Swimming lessons are taught using growth-mindset techniques, creating transformative miracles in their students both in and out of the water, as they shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. The organization is staffed by professional swimmers, expert competitive swimmers, and former Olympians. Founder, Executive Director, and Head Coach Kenneth Rippetoe has a Level 5 Disability Certification with the American Swimming Coaches Association and has trained with Kahlon Family Services and Inizio Interventions to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other special needs. Tax-deductible donations to the One with the Water Swimming Foundation can be made at the organization’s website: OneWithTheWater.org.
Happy Anniversary image designed by Freepik
Kenny is a baby Bottlenose dolphin, of the genus Tursiops, one of the most common and well-known members of the family Delphinidae, the family of oceanic dolphin. He is very playful and friendly and loves to frequently leap above the water surface. Kenny plays with water toys, enjoys making bubble rings, and plays well with other dolphins or other animals.