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August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month
MISSED BY FAMILY: Ryan Thomas, 21, drowned at Saguaro Lake on Oct. 4, 2008. To carry on his legacy, his family established the Ryan Thomas Foundation. Submitted photo
“It’s therapy for our family,” Liebrock says. “Every year when we are able to give these gifts and donations, it is like he is still here. Ryan was such a generous kid. His name continues on. It’s one small thing we can do for him.” Liebrock says she wants to emphasize that Thomas was an experienced swimmer and boater, but the tragedy still affects her family. “I always tell people that, ‘Time doesn’t heal all wounds, it just moves to another place in your heart,’” she says. “Every time we hear these stories on the
Hot weather and the distraction of back-to-school increases the risk for child drownings, and a Chandler family was struck by tragedy this month when a 2-year-old girl drowned in a backyard pool. The importance of noting that August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month is explained by watching a video at chandleraz. granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_ id=371. Also, visit preventdrownings. org/go, phoenixchildrens.com/ community/injury-preventioncenter/water-safety and chandleraz. gov/fire for more information about water safety and drowning prevention.
August 17 - September 6, 2013
Traditional Neighborhood Academy enrolling Applications are accepted for Chandler’s Traditional Neighborhood Academy, a free series of four weekly workshops that aims to assist traditional, non-HOA neighborhoods to become more sustainable and to identify and develop neighborhood community leaders. All workshops are held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 5 through 26 in Training Room A on the second floor of Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave., downtown Chandler. Enrollment deadline is Aug. 26; priority will be given to Chandler residents. Sessions include “You and Your Neighborhood,” “Know Your City Resources,” “Neighborhood Leadership” and “Moving Forward with Your Neighbors.” Those who complete all four classes will receive a certificate of completion and will be recognized at a future Chandler City Council meeting. To download an application, visit chandleraz.gov/neighborhoods. To register or learn more, contact the Neighborhood Programs Office at 480-782-4354.
DEADLINES FOR SANTAN SUN NEWS news your heart breaks again. You know what they (families) are going through. That is why we are fighting so hard to get the life jacket runner stations. We are really trying to make a difference to continue Ryan’s legacy of generosity and kindness.” Meghan McCoy is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.
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