PASSIONS UNITE FOR ACTION AT HOPE FLOATS FOUNDATION FINIS AND HOPE FLOATS: SAVING LIVES TOGETHER
The Hope Floats Foundation (HFF) story encompasses the power of collective initiative and collaboration with others; relying on support from its swim school partners, volunteers, scholarship families, private donors and corporate partners to provide the life-saving swim lesson scholarships it does.
FINIS, the worldwide leader in technical swimming development is one of HFF greatest champions. John Mix and Pablo Morales (three-time Olympic Gold Medalist) started FINIS in 1993. They believed that if they could help people of any age enjoy swimming, and learn to swim better, then they would be helping others and have the opportunity to secure a customer for life. John is a HFF Founding Board Member. He was sold on the HFF model from the moment founders Cindy and Dave Tonneson shared the purpose of their small organization and its big mission. John recalls, “Their visions aligned with those of FINIS, as did their passion, and so we decided this was the right non-profit platform to partner with.” He currently still serves and is an active and vocal member. His kindness 28 | USSWIMSCHOOLS.ORG
BY STEF BAKER HOPE FLOATS PARTNER LIAISON
