Swim Parents and the Swim Commuity in Northern Virginia

When we started Nadar Por Vida 5 years ago, the kids and their families were our central focus.  They remain our motivation and fuel for our passion.  

Nadar has developed into a community of what I deeply believe reflects the best of our Northern Virginia community.  From the many high school and middle school volunteers coming from more than 20 schools to tend to our almost 150 swimmers reflecting over 40 Fairfax County and private schools, to the many donors from a prestigious K street international law firm, to private individuals who have been so generous.  

Unprecedented support has come from USA Swimming, and individual and organizational support from Potomac Valley Swimming, the Curl Burke Swim Club and so many, many teams and individuals of the Northern Virginia Swim League.  As a 21st Century Community Learning Business partner, as a Fairfax County Public School after-school program through Holmes Middle School and valuable partner of the Fairfax County Parks and Recreation Authority  we have tried to show we can come together for the common good.

This recesitation of participation is only a small indication of the many, many individuals and families who permit me to persue my passion.  I am selfishly grateful and am enpowered by the smiles generated as a result of the wishes of so many.  

In this initiation of my first blog it is my intention by my writings to celebrate the many stories of the lives that have been affected by the generosity of our community. 

From the watery bubbles comes a unity of purpose  and many lives to be saved.  My deepest appreciation to all those individuals who make this work possible.