Save-A-Life: Donate a Life Jacket to Keep Our Kids Safe

Every summer our community loses adults and children to drowning accidents, and our Emergency Department cares for many patients who have had near drowning events. In an effort to prevent these traumatic incidents, Peterson Health’s Trauma team is proud to announce the Save-A-Life Jacket Program: a fundraising campaign to keep our community kids safe in the water this summer.

THE GOAL: Raise funds to provide 200 Life Jackets to the Early Childhood Center in Kerrville

The life jackets will be given to 3 and 4 year old students alongside a Water Safety education day for the children and their parents.

Why did we choose this school? We chose to focus on those in most need. Children ages 1 to 4 are at the highest risk for drowning and the Early Childhood Center provides care for children of families with low income. This is a great starting point, and we look forward to expanding our reach and impact next year!

Want to Donate to Keep Our Kids Safe? You can purchase a life jacket for this program at Gibson’s Discount Center (111 W. Main Street in Kerrville) or online by clicking the button below.

MAKE A DONATION*

*Please note Peterson Health Foundation is assisting with this program by processing online donations. Donations are NOT directed to Peterson Health Foundation but to the Save-a-Life Jacket Program. Therefore, Peterson Health Foundation is not able to provide a donation receipt for tax purposes.

What patients say about Peterson Health

I was unexpectedly a patient at Peterson for four days, from the emergency room to the West Wing of the 3rd floor. Everyone - nurses, doctors, technicians, maintenance staff, food service, administrators, etc. - treated me with care and concern. I certainly did not want to be in the hospital, but they all made the stay a lot easier. Any call from me was answered immediately. The doctor on staff during my stay explained things in terms I could understand. Food service checked with me if I hadn't called as usual. Special services personnel checked on me there and when I got home. And, a special thank you to the wonderful nurses and technicians who were with me 24 hrs a day. You all are great!

Elizabeth P.

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