Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will be collecting donations in February for the YMCA of the Suncoast’s Swimming Lesson Program.
Water safety is a high priority of the YMCA, and it is a mission that is shared by the Pasco Tax Collector’s Office.
In a county that is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, and neighborhoods that have swimming pools and myriad lakes, preparing young people to navigate safely in the water is of great importance.
“The YMCA of the Suncoast serves more than 7,000 children annually in our mission to eliminate drownings by providing life-saving swim skills in all counties, including Pasco, served by our Y,” Julio Vega, district vice president YMCA Suncoast, said in a news release.
“With drowning the leading cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 4, it is vitally important that they receive water safety lessons as soon as they are able. “Unfortunately, Florida ranks as one of the highest states in the nation for infant and toddler drownings. We must do all we can to bring this number down,” Fasano said.
The funds raised through the campaign will help to provide swimming and water safety lessons to children whose families may not otherwise be able to afford them.
Cash donations can be made at any of the five tax collector offices in Pasco County.
For information about the YMCA of Suncoast, call Vega at 727-375-9622, or visit YMCASuncoast.org.
For information about the charitable giving programs at the Pasco Tax Collector’s office, call Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, at 727-847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.
Donations also can be mailed to Tax Collector Mike Fasano, P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526. Note “YMCA” on the check’s memo line.
Published February 10, 2021
