That being said, there are several barriers to entry for individuals – from fear of the water to lack of access to proper instruction – to experience the benefits of swimming. Swimming offers a wide variety of benefits beyond competition – from everyday health and wellness to recreational and leisure activities – and, most importantly of all, learning to swim is a life-saving skill. Working to promote healthy, active lives, especially for children, primarily by expanding the opportunities for participation in the sport of swimming. We know that facilitating change is not a one-person job it takes a family, team, network, and communities to come together and challenge what is by showing what can be. Established in 2008, our program offerings provide access to the same curriculum and principles that helped propel the best swimmer in the world.Īlong with a coalition of strategic partners, the Foundation has provided a learn-to-swim, healthy living, and goal-setting curriculum to more than 200,000 people worldwide through the Boys and Girls Club of America and Special Olympics International. The Michael Phelps Foundation, led by Michael and comprised of the same support system that helped guide his competitive career, aspires for everyone to have quality access and programming support across water safety, healthy living (physical and emotional wellness), and the pursuit of dreams. He recognized that water safety lessons and messaging are not universally available, access to aquatic programming and facilities is limited, the absence of a diverse representation of swimmers and staff, and the significant financial resources necessary to participate in the sport. However, throughout his decorated career, Michael observed many barriers, inequalities, and privileges. He had an integral support system of family, coaches, and a team to help encourage and challenge him as he realized his dream – to change the sport of swimming. But Michael did not become the best swimmer in history by himself or overnight. Michael Phelps embraced the idea that “anything is possible,” which helped propel his recording-breaking career and inspire the ambitions of swimmers and non-swimmers alike. We couldn’t have done it without our supporters and for that, we thank each and every one of you. We have had a very successful decade at the Michael Phelps Foundation, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us, as we continue to promote water safety, healthy living, and the pursuit of dreams.
We have added emotional wellness lessons and resources to IM and they are available to everyone, free of charge, through our website. Over the past couple of years, I have become a lot more open about my struggle with depression and have shared my mantra that “it’s ok to not be ok.” I am so grateful that I’ve been able to positively impact the lives of those struggling with their own mental health by simply sharing mine. Our Caps for a Cause program, which helps non-profit organizations raise money for their causes, has garnered thousands of dollars for nonprofits that share our mission. LFF-Swimming provides funding for swimmers with a financial need so they can pursue their dreams. We also have been working to grow the sport of swimming through Level Field Fund-Swimming.
Our comprehensive program, IM has reached over 100,000 people with swimming lessons and a healthy living and goal-setting curriculum. We are so proud of the accomplishments we have achieved and the goals reached.
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