HELP US SAVE LIVES + NURTURE DREAMS
TOGETHER WE HAVE DONE IT
During spring break of this year 2024 we launched our swimming lessons program with the YMCA in Old Bridge NJ and with that we have had our first 35 kids complete a 5 day swimming skills and water safety training. We will then re-tool and start our next session soon this year.
OUR FIRST BIG SPLASH
A HUGE THANK YOU
to all of our amazing donors and sponsors, we have raised $20,007.17 to date. We are making waves towards our $30K goal. Please continue to help us close the gap! Together we can send 18-20 Third Graders for 8 weeks at a time to the YMCA in Old Bridge NJ for free Swimming Lessons (includes bussing to and from the facility).
$20,007.17
$30K
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GOAL
DONOR RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHT
Bay Head Elementary
The Students of Bay Head Elementary School along with faculty did a coin drive this year 2024 and together they successfully raised and impressive $1014.63. This year they selected Jimmy Jimmy Foundation as the recipient of their 2024 charitable efforts, as we continue to close the gap. We gearing up to launch our swimming and water safety program with the YMCA in Old Bridge this Spring 2024. A huge Thank you to the Bay Head Students, Faculty, BH Board of Education and the community as a whole. We are filled with gratitude for your support.
Highlights From Our First Successful Live Fundraising Event.
The Kick Off SPLASH
Together we raised over $15k.
CDC FACTS
AT A GLANCE
Established in 2019 after the tragic loss of Jimmy Bangura the nephew of Mo a.k.a dj MoTalent. The Jimmy Jimmy Foundation aims to help save lives and nurture dreams in his honor. This foundation is an organization that strives to better communities while focusing on investing in children and youth. It is evident that strength lies not only in words but in actions, and The Jimmy Jimmy Foundation aims to demonstrate that through our initiatives. It will be because of your generosity that we can do some amazing work.
DONATE $1.00 OR $1.00 A DAY
100% of all proceeds goes to our mission.
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As a Brick Township High School sophomore, Jimmy Bangura was like every other kid his age. Preparing to turn 16 on August 19th, 2019, he looked forward to obtaining his driver's license, having a girlfriend, and attending college. His intense passion for music, visual arts, and life shined through his personality. His love for his family was evident in the strong bonds he formed, especially with his mother and baby sister, Jada.
Unfortunately, on June 8th, 2019, Jimmy's life was cut short in a tragic accident. What began as an innocent day at a party ended in the Bangura family's worst nightmare. While swimming with friends, Jimmy went missing underwater for an extended period and was eventually recovered but unresponsive. After a seemingly endless fight in the hospital to revive him, Jimmy passed away on Sunday, June 9th, 2019. From that point on, our family has never been the same.
Jimmy had a heart filled with kindness, love, and laughter. His dynamic presence was infectious and always impacted those he interacted with. Though he didn't get to live out his dream of becoming a singer, his unique talent and love for melodies will always be remembered.
While his time with us was short, his impact is everlasting. The Jimmy Jimmy Foundation will continue spreading Jimmy's light through several life-saving and life-changing initiatives in remembrance of him. Our efforts will help fund youth swimming lessons to prevent life-threatening situations and singing lessons for kids who share Jimmy's passion for music.
The family thanks you in advance for the help and support in strengthening The Jimmy Jimmy Foundation's impact.
May Jimmy continue to Rest in Peace.
Our Purpose is Simple
Focus/Mission: Our mission is to save lives and nurture dreams. We are serving underserved children and youth seeking swimming lessons, water safety. We aim to help those in need to overcome the fear of water and take their power back.
Fundraising Goal: Our goal is to raise as much funds as possible to help as many underserved children as possible and simply save lives.
Our Program with the YMCA looks to send 20 kids for swimming lessons at a time for 8 weeks with bussing to and from the YMCA's fascility.
More Stats by the CDC
Facts
Drowning death rates for Black people are 1.5 times higher than the rates for White people. Disparities are highest among Black children ages 5-9 (rates 2.6 times higher) and ages 10 -14 (rates 3.6 times higher).
Facts
In swimming pools, Black children ages 10-14 years drown at rates 7.6 times higher than White children. Black children and youth are more likely to drown in public pools, and white children and youth are more likely to drown in residential pools. In natural water, American Indian or Alaska Native people have the highest drowning death rates, with rates 2.7 times higher than White people.
Facts
The highest risk locations for drowning vary by age. Among infants under 1 year old, two thirds of all drownings occur in bathtubs. Most drownings happen in home swimming pools among children ages 1–4. About 40% of drownings among children 5-14 occur in natural water, and about 30% occur in swimming pools.
Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners
OUR TEAM
Meet these dedicated individuals working together on this journey to help save lives and nurture dreams.
