From tragedy to hope: Edu Foundation and The Children’s Trust work toward a community with zero child drownings

Swimming and water safety are not extracurricular activities in South Florida — they are foundational life skills.

The loss of a child is a pain no family should ever endure. When that loss comes from drowning, a tragedy that is almost always preventable, the grief is compounded by the haunting question of what if.

In 2021, my family lost our 15-month-old son, Eduardo. His absence changed our lives forever, and the only way forward was to honor his memory by helping ensure other families never experience the same heartbreak.

That commitment became the Edu Foundation, created to teach children how to enjoy water safely and responsibly. What began as a deeply personal mission quickly grew into a community effort. We saw how many children lacked access to basic swimming instruction, and we knew we needed to do more.

When the opportunity arose to join the Zero Drownings Miami-Dade (ZDMD) initiative as a funding partner, we embraced it wholeheartedly. With the leadership and support of The Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade, we realized we could reach more families, remove more barriers and protect more children… continue reading on Florida Politics.