From December 12, 2024, to January 18, 2025, you can donate your Ðiscovery Miles through the Discovery app or Discovery Bank app. This is a unique opportunity to turn your fitness achievements into life-saving contributions that directly support three vital projects:
Water Safety Education:
For just 200 Ðiscovery Miles, you can sponsor a water safety lesson for TWO children. This program is crucial as it teaches children how to stay safe around water, a skill that can prevent drownings. The lessons cover essential topics such as recognizing dangerous water conditions and understanding basic rescue techniques.
Pink Buoys Initiative:
With 540 Ðiscovery Miles, you can contribute towards placing our bright pink rescue buoys at key beaches, dams, and inland rivers. These buoys provide a flotation aid to distressed swimmers and allow rescuers to assist safely. Since their inception, these buoys have already played a role in saving over 200 lives, highlighting their importance in enhancing safety in our waters.
Lifeguard Support:
For 1,500 Ðiscovery Miles, you can help place lifeguards at key beaches during weekends, public holidays, and peak times throughout the festive season. Having trained lifeguards on duty significantly reduces the risk of drowning and ensures that help is readily available in emergencies.
How to Donate
Donating your Ðiscovery Miles is simple:
Join Us in Making a Difference
This partnership between NSRI and Vitality MoveToGive is more than just about donations; it’s about creating a water-safe nation. Every mile donated translates into real-world impact—teaching vital skills and deploying critical resources where the need is greatest to enhance safety in our communities.
For more - visit the Discovery website here.
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