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The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, Inc. (GLSRP) is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation that is about saving lives!

The GLSPR:

1. Tracks the Great Lakes drowning statistics (1,050+ drownings since 2010)
2. Performs “Great Lakes Water Safety” presentations and trainings (Over 900+ in 7 of the 8 Great Lakes states since 2011)
3. Works with family and friends of Great Lakes drowning victims to advocate water safety.
4. Performs In-service Training for Open Water Surf Lifeguards and First Responders
5. Leads the Great Lakes Water Safety Public Relations and Media Relations Campaigns
6. Leads many Great Lakes Water Safety “Special Projects”, which often span multiple years

Mission:  To eradicate drownings by being the leader of Great Lakes water safety by providing training, public preparedness, and public awareness..

Vision: Everyone in the Great Lakes region, nationwide and worldwide, is knowledgeable, engaged and proactive in water safety with an emphasis on the Great Lakes region.

VIDEOS

1. WGN Chicago’s Very Own segment, “Man makes water safety education his life’s passion”
2. Dave Benjamin’s drowning incident and ‘Because I said I would’ water safety promise video
3. Great Lakes Dangerous Currents Explainer Video
4. Lake Michigan Drowning Documentary, “The Matthew Kocher Story”
5. Lake Michigan Drowning Rescue Documentary, “Grand Haven Water Rescue”

SOCIAL MEDIA
Like GLSRP’s Facebook Page
Follow GLSRP on Twitter @ripcurrentsafeT