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Swim4Life DFW

Mission: Not One More. Providing Self-Rescue swim lessons to help put an end to childhood drownings. This is why I became a Self-Rescue Swim Instructor.

Hi my name is Desiree Whisman and I am a born and raised Texan. I spent most of my childhood living in the Mid-cities area and I currently live in there with my husband and four children. I graduated from Austin College in 2000 with a BA in Biology. I taught high school biology and physics for two years before moving to Florida with my husband. In Florida, I went back to school and graduated with

an Associate Degree in Nursing (RN). I always had a love for the medical field and children and I began working in pediatrics while in Florida. When my husband and I decided to move back to Texas to be closer to family and start a family of our own, I joined Children's Medical Center in January of 2007. I worked in general pediatrics for one and a half years and then in 2008, I transferred to the Cardiac ICU where I have worked for 2008-2013. I love being a nurse and working with the sweet heart babies that come through the unit, but it can be a very emotional job. I help make a difference in the lives of these families and I help save lives, but I do so in a reactive way. As a Self-Rescue Swim Instructor, I am proactive in working with families of young ones to provide an extra layer of protection. I learned of self-rescue swim lessons from a friend after my first daughter was born in 2008. I wanted to enroll her but at that time we did not have a pool nor have any family that had a pool. In 2011, we bought a house in Colleyville with a pool and the day we received the keys, I had a pool fence installed. The house also has an alarm system that chimes every time a door is opened. Even with these two security measures my anxiety level was still so high with regards to the safety of my children. I tried for 2 summers to have my children in lessons and at the end of the second summer I was finally able to enroll them. I had to drive to three different locations over a 6 week period, but I was willing to do whatever it took to have them in lessons. I now have four children fully skilled and trained in self-rescue techniques. In my search for lessons I realized how few Instructors there were at the time, especially in my area. This was my second motivating factor for becoming an Instructor. I want to be able to provide these lifesaving skills to as many children and families as possible. It breaks my heart to hear the stories on the news and see and care for the families in the hospital, especially when drowning is preventable. If I can save one life, then it will be a success; but I want to save as many as possible and ensure Not One More. I became an instructor in 2013 and have been teaching ever since. Today, I share the mission with many others across the nation and world of “Not One More.” This is my "why" and keeps me motivated each and every day. As of 12/31/22 I have taught over 500 children, including families that have suffered a drowning accident. Each year I receive stories from families of children that have utilized the skills I have taught them. I look forward to teaching many more children in our goal to achieve "Not One More."

Stay Within Arm’s Reach When Swimming with Kids | Pool Fence

05/28/2026

Stay within arm’s reach… it’s one of the simplest ways to help keep kids safe around water 🛟

Swimming is a great way for kids to have fun and cool off, but it also comes with real risks especially for children who aren’t strong swimmers. That’s why experts recommend staying close enough to reach your child at all times, even if they know how to swim.

Head to the blog to learn more. 💧

Stay Within Arm’s Reach When Swimming with Kids | Pool Fence Drowning is a leading cause of death among young children, so it is essential for parents to stay within arm's reach of swimming kids!

05/27/2026

Water safety is not one-size-fits-all. The precautions that matter most depend on your child's age and where they spend time near water. 💧

05/26/2026

From 6 months to 3 years of lessons, this family has seen what consistent water safety education can do. 🙌

Call 972-795-3131 or visit us at swim4lifedfw.com to learn more!
𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

05/25/2026

It only takes a moment for a child to follow a toy back to the water. Removing floats, balls, and toys after every swim is one of the easiest safety layers you can implement immediately. 💯

05/22/2026

⚠️ If your child is missing, check the pool FIRST!

⏱️ Drowning is fast and silent, every second matters when it comes to saving a life.

Talking About Water Safety For Parents and Pediatricians - NDPA

05/21/2026

Water-related accidents, like drowning, are a major concern for parents and caregivers. 💧👶🏽 It's important to bring your pediatrician into the conversation about water safety! 🩺 The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance offer valuable resources to help make water safety a priority for everyone. Read on to learn more! 💙🌊

Talking About Water Safety For Parents and Pediatricians - NDPA Discover the crucial role of discussing water safety for parents and pediatricians. Learn tips and measures to protect children around water.

05/20/2026

Summer is fun, and it is also the season when water safety matters most. Two-thirds of all child drownings occur between May and August when pools, lakes, and beaches become part of everyday fun. ☀️💧

A few simple precautions can make a life-saving difference; maintaining active supervision, securing pool areas, and making sure caregivers are prepared for emergencies.

We’ll continue sharing important water safety reminders all month long because awareness saves lives. 💛

05/19/2026

Simple skills, life changing results. Happy to hear this little one is safer in and around the water. 🙌

Call 972-795-3131 or visit us at swim4lifedfw.com to learn more!
𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

05/18/2026

It is never too early to start. Self-rescue skills give little ones the tools to respond in a real water emergency, and that peace of mind is priceless. 💙

AI and Pool Safety: The Future of Safety | Life Saver

05/14/2026

AI and pool safety… the future is getting pretty interesting 🤖💧

Some new AI-powered systems can continuously monitor pool areas and send alerts if there’s unexpected movement near the water. It’s not a replacement for supervision, but it can be another tool in your water safety toolbox to help enhance protection.

Want to learn more about how AI could support pool safety? Check out the blog. 🛟

AI and Pool Safety: The Future of Safety | Life Saver We’ve heard all about artificial intelligence (AI) and art or writing… but what about AI and pool safety?

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm