Claire is Ready to Swim!

Claire is a 13-year-old girl who loves to swim! She especially loves summer when her neighborhood pool is open. According to her family, she would spend every waking moment in the pool if she could! 

Claire’s diagnosis of Autism and an intellectual disability affect her ability to comprehend water safety. While she is in the water, she likes to dip her head into the water and drink it. In the past, this has caused her to choke which created a safety concern. 

The Love Fund was happy to fulfill Claire’s unique need by providing her with an adaptive life vest that safely keeps her head above water and prohibits her from drinking it. The vest allows for freedom of movement while also providing appropriate buoyancy to keep Claire safe. This summer both Claire and her family can now safely embrace the joy of swimming!

“This life jacket will give her parents peace of mind and allow Claire to live a more meaningful life as it would help her access her community pool safely”

— Joanna Edenburn, Youth Advocate