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Benjamin Hair Just Swim for Life
Waterproofing Our Community, Saving Lives
What is BH-JSL?
The Benjamin Hair Just Swim for Life Foundation (BH-JSL) makes swimming education accessible to all. We believe every child — and now teens and adults, too — should learn water safety and basic swim skills.
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Swimming saves lives, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong love of the water.
Our Impact
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4,000+ drowning deaths occur annually in the U.S.
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Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1–4.
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70% of African American children and 58% of Hispanic/Latino children cannot swim.
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BH-JSL programs work to close this gap by teaching lifesaving skills in our community.
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