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Posted 3:09 PM 6/13/2013

TUCSON - There has been six water related accidents this swim season in Pima County. One was fatal.

Drowning is a silent killer and it turns out there are several reasons why.

When a person begins to drown, nature takes over. The reaction is called the Instinctive Drowning Response. (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 11:20 PM 6/10/2013

TUCSON - Right here in Pima County hundreds of kids suffer some sort of visual impairment.

Some are born with conditions while others develop problems as they grow. Either way these kids have to adapt so The Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired, or SAAVI, is offering help (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 6:00 PM 6/6/2013 by Kean Bauman

TUCSON - Seven time Olympic medalist, Amanda Beard is one of the world's best swimmers, but even she won't swim alone. "Eyes on" is her motto. The mother of 3-and-a-half-year old, Blaise... and a baby girl, due this month... Amanda will tell you, water safety is a top priority.

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Posted 8:23 PM 5/30/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

TUCSON - Summer Splash 2013 is officially underway. 

Eight more pools have opened, in addition to the ten that were already taking swimmers.  That means Tucsonans will have a total of 18-city pools to visit from now until July 30th.

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Posted 8:23 PM 5/30/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

TUCSON - Tucson grandparents, suffering serious medical setbacks, win this month's Kristi's Kids "Lifesaver" pool fence giveaway.

Kathy and Mike Beach had to have their daughter move in, with her three children, ages 2, 5 and 8. With all of their medical bills, they just haven't been able (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 1:30 PM 5/29/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

13-year-old Steve is a very intelligent, athletic, soon-to-be freshman in high school and he's looking for his forever family.

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Posted 11:09 PM 5/28/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

TUCSON - We have an update on pending legislation that could save your child's life.

Senate Bill 1421 would pave the way to put auto-injectable epinephrine, or EpiPens, in more Arizona schools and classrooms.

Kristi's Kids told you about this bill in March, but now we're hearing (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 4:27 PM 5/28/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

Alexandra spends her summers overseas, teaching school children. On every adventure, she takes her camera. "I've been to Cambodia and then I went to India last summer... and this summer I'm going to Bali," Brittenham said.

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Posted 6:00 PM 5/23/2013

TUCSON - So far this year in Pima County, one child has drowned and two others have nearly drowned.

If you found a child slipped into a pool would you know what to do?

The way to prepare for a water emergency is to take CPR class and firefighters are ready to teach you.

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Posted 5:11 PM 5/22/2013

As we speak there are children in Southern Arizona without basic needs like shoes clothing and food.