Vinny's ISR of Elizabethtown

The danger Kentucky parents don't see coming this spring break A Louisville-area mother's mission to save lives after losing her son in 30 silent seconds "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter or subscrib...

Why I do what I do.
Please visit isrofelizabethtown.com to get more info.
You can also visit swimgorvinny.org to apply for a scholarship.

Kentucky parents: before you pack for that Florida spring break trip, read this 💔

Vinny was 2.5 years old. Done swimming. In his pajamas. Adults nearby. Older kids in the pool.

He drowned in 30 SILENT seconds.

"If I had just known the pool was the biggest threat to his life..." his mom, Ashley, told me.

What you need to know:
•Drowning is SILENT (not like the movies)
• Takes 20-30 seconds
• Happens 70% of the time when NOT swimming
• Puddle jumpers ≠ safety

Ashley's mission now? Making sure Kentucky parents understand what she learned too late ⤵️

Only a few spots left, and session is starting soon!

Only 5 spots left for the spring session! Sign up today!

Spots are filling up fast! Sign up now to secure a spot

🚫 Water Wings Don’t Teach Children to Swim

Water wings, puddle jumpers, and floaties can create a false sense of security—for both children and parents.

Here’s why:
• They keep a child upright in the water, which is not a natural swimming position
• Children don’t learn how to control their breath or body
• If the floatation is removed, many children panic
• Kids may believe they’re “safe” around water when they’re not

ISR teaches children how to:
✔️ Control their body
✔️ Float independently
✔️ Breathe calmly
✔️ Self-rescue if they fall into water unexpectedly

Water safety isn’t about accessories—it’s about skills.

Our scholarship program helps make these life-saving skills accessible to families who need them most 💙

We have filled lots of slots in the past week, here are the times we have left! Still plenty of time before the lessons start, but times fill up fast!

Please visit Vinny’sisrofelizabethtown.com to sign up! As always, please DM or send us an email if you have ANY questions!

Something to think about as we gear up to plan our summer vacations!

Don’t forget that we have a new session starting in March! Details on how to sign up below, and of course feel free to send us a message here on facebook!

Spots available for my October session.
PM me for details.

The most important skill your child can learn is how to swim and float.

For less than the cost of dance, gymnastics, karate, etc, your child can learn these skills!

A child as young as 6 months old can learn to roll onto their back and float to breathe. Children over 1 year can also learn to swim and float.

Please make lessons a priority for your child!

📧 [email protected] for more information.

Sign up now for lessons. Open spots in October, and open spots now for Maintenance and Refresher lessons. www.VinnysISRofElizabethtown.com

It doesn’t matter what sport you love or play this summer, the #FirstSport all kids should learn is swimming and water competency. Drowning is the number one killer of toddlers in America, which means water competency is more than just a sport; it's a vital survival skill. Head to https://ndpa.org/firstsport/ to learn all Five Layers of Protection to keep your children safer. Please like and share this video to spread the word to all moms, dads, and caregivers! Together, we can save lives! #WaterSafety #childsafety #swimming #parenting #5layersofprotection