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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

Drowning Is Preventable!

Over 1,200

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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NewsRiley John Foundation Donates $25,000 to YMCA for Little Floaters Program

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...

NewsBayouland YMCA teams with Blue Boot Foundation for new program

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...

NewsGazette teaming with Blue Boot Foundation again for new feature

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

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

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