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On Wednesday, July 26, she received an award of recognition for using the skills she recently learned in the YMCA spring break aquatic seal camp to save the toddler乌鸦传媒檚 life.

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Her favourite position is the front stroke and she keeps the idea of becoming a lifeguard in the back of her mind.

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Teaching kids how to swim is important, especially at a young age.

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to all Grade 3 and 4 students in School District #23.

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The program has been running for five years.