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Dear Friends, 

Three years ago, my daughter Dina drowned in a tragic accident, forever changing my life. Now, as a mother on a mission, I’m dedicated to preventing other families from enduring such a devastating loss. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under five—G-d forbid, it can happen quickly and quietly, even with adults nearby. The CDC reports that 88% of drownings happen with at least one adult present.

This summer alone, there have been numerous drownings and B”H miracles in about the span of a week. Please let this serve as an urgent wake up call. Too many families have already suffered the unbearable. 

To protect our children, we must act decisively. HaRav Yaakov Bender and HaRav Elya Brudny have ruled it a chiyuv to secure pools with proper fencing, eliminate distractions like phones, and utilize life-saving technologies.

I’m dedicated to Team Protect’s mission to provide families with tools and information that offer extra layers of protection. One such tool is the Coral Mylo—a unique AI-powered underwater camera that not only detects when someone enters the pool but also monitors for signs of distress or drowning in real time. It acts as an extra set of eyes—not a lifeguard, but a powerful safety net.

Team Protect has secured a limited and heavily subsidized supply of Coral Mylo devices for this summer. Nothing replaces full attention or proper fencing, but this device can help prevent tragedy—and I truly believe it could save a life. In fact, we already know of a case where, with Hashem’s help, the Coral Mylo helped save a child’s life.

You can purchase the device at the discounted rate using this link: https://teamprotect.org/poolsafety/

Please take a moment to watch this video, where I tell you my story about the loss of my daughter, Dina. So many tragedies happen while a parent is present, and no parent thinks it could happen to them. Sadly, terrible accidents do happen even to the most loving, responsible, and caring families, with around 10 drownings a day in the US. For this reason, I strongly urge you to take advantage of this opportunity and install this life-saving layer of protection into your pool this summer.

Please also consider sharing the following six key steps every family can take to help prevent pool tragedies:

Active, Constant Supervision: Designate a responsible adult as a “water watcher” whose only job is to actively supervise swimmers. Switch every 15 minutes to stay alert. Phones should be placed in a designated spot near the pool in case of emergency—but not in anyone’s hand during supervision.

Post Visible Poolside Information: Keep emergency contacts (like Hatzolah), your home address, and other critical info posted near the pool where it’s easy to find in a crisis.

Set Up the Pool Properly: Install a fence at least 4 feet high with self-latching gates. In many places, this is both legally and halachically required. Never rely on a pool cover alone.

Use Alarms and Detection Tech: Add alarms to pool gates, windows, and doors. Consider a Coral Mylo device—it uses AI to monitor for distress and detect danger in real time, offering critical seconds when they matter most.

Clear the Pool Area After Use & Follow Best Practices: Remove toys and floating objects that may lure children back into the water. Secure flotation devices before entering the pool. Dress children in bright swimsuits—neon orange, pink, and red are easier to see underwater than blues or pastels.

Invest in Swim Lessons: Help your community ensure that children receive age-appropriate swimming and water safety instruction. Hatzolah members may be able to help guide families to trusted local options, or you can refer them to infantswim.com, which connects parents to certified self-rescue instructors for kids as young as 6 months.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you would like additional information. Please reach out via email to [email protected] or message us at (650) 770-9111. We’re also looking for volunteers to help with our broader efforts—including, BE”H, preventing hot car tragedies. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.

Best wishes,
Sara Dorsky
Parent Ambassador, Team Protect