About UsWe are passionate high school competitive swimmers committed to making a difference in our community through the Make a Splash Foundation. Our mission is to provide scholarships for swim lessons to children in need—those who do not know how to swim and cannot afford the life-saving instruction they deserve. By partnering with compassionate individuals and businesses, we aim to empower the next generation with the skills and confidence to stay safe in the water. Winston, Co-founder of the foundation, began swimming at a young age and has competed with his local YMCA and high school swim teams, earning spots at the South Carolina State Championships twice. Now a certified lifeguard, he is dedicated to continuing his social mission of teaching water safety to underserved youth. Sophie, also a Co-founder, has competed in USA Swimming since childhood. A year-round swimmer and lifeguard, she has qualified for the South Carolina State Championships four times since 7th grade. In addition to swimming for her high school, she serves as an assistant coach in the Greater Charlotte Swim League and offers private lessons. Sophie is driven to share the joy and life-saving skill of swimming with as many children as possible. Together, Winston and Sophie founded the Make a Splash Foundation to turn their shared passion into purpose. They understand that swimming is more than a sport—it’s a vital life skill. Their goal is to break financial barriers, raise awareness, and create lasting partnerships that ensure every child has the chance to learn, thrive, and survive. |
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Statistics for unintentional drownings in kids in the United States according to the Center for Disease Control:
- 100% preventable
- More children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death
- Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5-14.
- There are over 4000 unintentional deaths every year in the U.S.
- Here in South Carolina, we have some of the highest accidental drownings in the country, 1.58-4.40 per 100,000 children.
- Black children ages 5-9 drown at more than twice the rate of white children the same age
- Black children ages 10-14 drown at nearly four times the rate of white children
- According to the National Institutes of Health:
- Participation in swim lessons reduces the risk of drowning by 88% in kids 1 to 4 years old.