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If the miles I swim can help give more children access to swim lessons and the skills that could one day save their lives, then every mile is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis isn&#8217;t about seeing how fast I can swim. It\u2019s about using something I know how to do to help more kids learn something every child should have the opportunity to learn. I can swim, so I\u2019m swimming so they can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hood has spent more than two decades in the pool and aquatics industry and competed in swimming through college. After years away from endurance swimming, she is returning to the sport with a focus extending beyond her own performance.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;What Natalie is doing through She Swims So They Can is such a beautiful example of how one person can create a ripple effect of change and hope. We are incredibly thankful for Natalie&#8217;s commitment, dedication, and belief in our mission. The entire Every Child a Swimmer team is cheering her on, and we are honored to be part of this journey with her.&#8221; &#8211; <\/em><strong>Casey McGovern, Executive Director, Every Child a Swimmer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporters can contribute directly to the campaign, purchase campaign apparel, or join the growing group of industry partners supporting Hood\u2019s three-race challenge. 100% of all proceeds goes to Every Child a Swimmer, where every dollar will continue to be tracked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industry Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RevdUp Apparel has joined the campaign, with 100% of the profits from the limited-edition <em>She Swims So They Can<\/em> fundraising apparel donated directly to Every Child A Swimmer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we learned more about the <em>She Swims So They Can <\/em>campaign and the mission of Every Child A Swimmer, supporting it was an easy decision for us,\u201d said Don Douglas, Founder of RevdUp Apparel. \u201cTeaching children how to swim isn\u2019t just about recreation\u2014 it\u2019s a life-saving skill. As a company that works closely with the pool and aquatic industry, this mission really hits home for us. We wanted to do more than simply create the apparel; we wanted every purchase to make a meaningful impact.\u201d\u00a0 <strong>Don Douglas, Founder of RevdUp Apparel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign is also supported by The Talking Pools Podcast, H2Flow Controls, Tenjam, OnlyPools, Aqua Water Comfort Group, and The Grit Game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support the Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporters can get involved with the <em>She Swims So They Can<\/em> campaign in several ways.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase limited-edition campaign apparel through <a href=\"https:\/\/revdupapparel.com\/every_child_a_swimmer\/shop\/home\">RevedUp Apparel&#8217;s <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/revdupapparel.com\/every_child_a_swimmer\/shop\/home\"><em>She Swims So They Can<\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/revdupapparel.com\/every_child_a_swimmer\/shop\/home\"> store<\/a>, with 100% of the profits donated directly to Every Child A Swimmer.<\/li>\n<li>To donate, learn more about Hood\u2019s journey, and follow her progress toward more than 21 miles of open-water racing, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/she-swims-so-they-can-mbrkld?\">She Swims So They Can campaign page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses and organizations interested in becoming a She Swims So They Can sponsor can contact Hood directly at <a href=\"mailto:nhood@thegritgame.com\">nhood@thegritgame.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Every Child A Swimmer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every Child A Swimmer is dedicated to expanding access to lifesaving swim education and helping more children learn the skills needed to be safer and more confident in and around the water.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202330419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202330419 BCX8\">\u2014 The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with She Swims So They Can<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202330419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202330419 BCX8\">. 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