The Blue Boot Foundation
The Blue Boot Foundation was born from a profound personal tragedy that transformed into a beacon of hope and action against childhood drowning. In memory of Riley John Bourgeois, whose vibrant life was tragically cut short in a drowning accident, our foundation strives to prevent such heartbreak for other families. Riley's fearless spirit and joyous love for life inspire our mission: to educate, advocate, and implement water safety measures that ensure children everywhere can explore the world with the same zest as Riley, but with the safety and knowledge to protect them.
The Blue Boot Foundation
The Blue Boot Foundation was born from a profound personal tragedy that transformed into a beacon of hope and action against childhood drowning. In memory of Riley John Bourgeois, whose vibrant life was tragically cut short in a drowning accident, our foundation strives to prevent such heartbreak for other families. Riley's fearless spirit and joyous love for life inspire our mission: to educate, advocate, and implement water safety measures that ensure children everywhere can explore the world with the same zest as Riley, but with the safety and knowledge to protect them.
Blue Boot Foundation & The Blue Boot Rodeo
Over 2,300
Life Jackets Distributed to Children
We have several programs that allow us to distribute life jackets to kids. Our Life Jacket For Life Program has been a huge success
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Blue Boot Rodeo
The Blue Boot Rodeo is our largest annual fundraiser. Each year we have thousands of people that join us for a family friendly fishing tournament to drive awareness to the dangers of childhood drowning and teach water safety.
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In The News...
Riley John Foundation Donates $25,000 to YMCA for Little Floaters Program
The Riley John's Blue Boot Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the Bayouland YMCA for its Little Floaters program. This generous contribution is set to significantly impact the lives of children...
Bayouland YMCA teams with Blue Boot Foundation for new program
The LITTLE FLOATERS program features one-to-one lessons specifically designed to cater to toddlers' often short attention spans. This personalized approach ensures that participants gradually build...
Gazette teaming with Blue Boot Foundation again for new feature
The Gazette is proud to announce a partnership with Riley John’s Blue Boot Foundation today which will shine light on locals who are being proactive and learning to swim.
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Programs
We have a number of programs that are focused on water safety and saving lives.
Swimming Lessons
The Blue Boot Foundation believes that swimming lessons are the best way to prevent a drowning. We offer swimming lessons and assistance programs for kids that need to learn how to swin.
CPR Classes
At the Blue Boot Foundation, we firmly believe in the power of preparedness, which is why teaching CPR classes is a cornerstone of our mission. The importance of CPR critical.
Lifeguard Certifications
The Blue Boot Foundation champions the cause of water safety by assisting with lifeguard certifications, a critical component of our mission to prevent childhood drowning.
Drowning Facts
4,012
Average Unintentional Drownings Each Year
11
Number of People That Drown Each Day
88%
Of Drowning Occur With At Least One Adult Present
Donate to our Foundation!
Please donate a little extra to our Blue Boot Foundation. All proceeds go to actual projects intended to save lives. Some of our current programs include:
- Sponsoring Swimming Lessons for Adults and Kids
- Life Jackets for Kids
- Life Rings and Throw Bags on Beaches
- Community Events and much more!!
Consult your tax advisor regarding the tax-deductibility of your donation.
Community Safety Program
We have several programs that we have successfully deployed into the community. Our Life Ring and Throw Bag program has already been attributed to saving lives!
In addition, our Community Life Jacket program gets a tremendous amount of use each year.
Life Ring Program
Community Life Jackets
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