Great Lakes Rescue in Crisis | Grand Rapids News

A lifesaving mission is on the brink—The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, founded by Dave Benjamin after his own near-drowning, has saved countless lives through education and advocacy, including a 14-year campaign to bring back lifeguards to South Haven. But with over 1,500 drownings tracked and 1,300 safety presentations delivered since 2010, the nonprofit’s survival now hinges on urgent fundraising, as Benjamin has sacrificed lucrative painting gigs to keep the mission alive. With just weeks to go before they may not make it past the year, supporters are rallying—offering expertise in fundraising and event planning—to help this vital organization stay afloat and continue its critical work across seven Great Lakes states. Donations are being accepted via Facebook to ensure their life-saving efforts endure for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ec3b7b2e3aac9a3