AI Generated Photo Honesty moment: Every year, I get really excited about summer but also really scare because my teenage children are still not strong swimmers. Summer should be fun—but it also comes with real risks. Drowning is fast, silent, and preventable—and every year, it impacts families right here in North Carolina. Why This Matters (By the Numbers) In the U.S., 4,000+ people die from drowning each year (CDC) It is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1–4 (CDC) In