The Day I Couldn't Dive - A Book by Sylvie Bernier

The official launch of the book The Day I Couldn't Dive will take place on Monday, April 8. In this heartfelt account, Olympic champion Sylvie Bernier shares the story of how she helplessly witnessed the drowning of her nephew, Raphaël, during a family canoe trip on the Nouvelle River in Gaspésie. A documentary recounting this tragic story, in which the Lifesaving Society played an active role, will air on Radio-Canada on Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 p.m.

As the ambassador of the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive™ program, Ms. Bernier has made drowning prevention her life’s mission. All royalties from book sales will be donated to a fund supporting the program's operations.

In collaboration with the Olympic champion, the Lifesaving Society has also launched a fundraising campaign to provide the 94,000 Grade 3 students in Quebec with access to the Swim to Survive™ program. The goal of the campaign is to raise $5 million over five years. The organization invites the general public, as well as businesses wishing to support the cause, to contribute to the Swim to Survive™ Fund.

To learn more about the fundraising campaign or to make a donation, visit www.nagerpoursurvivre.com.