The Swim4Elise Foundation works to honor the life of Elise Cerami by raising awareness of water safety through swimming scholarships and community outreach education. Our message is filled with purpose and promise as we focus on the following areas: • Utilize the Run4Elise community event to create a water safety awareness platform. • Share our water safety message with USA Swimming Athletes, while recognizing dedicated swimmers with swim camp and college scholarships • Equip those closest to the water with lifesaving water safety skills by sponsoring lifeguard certifications for USA Swimming Athletes and Coaches • Foster the standard that one day all USA Swimming Coaches will be lifeguard certified. • Provide Daycare Outreach Education during the summer months, encouraging children to swim only when an adult is watching, regardless of their skill level. • Partner with the community to develop water safety advocates who will help further the message of water safety and share the true definition of drowning