Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Sleep America announces inaugural
"Swim to the Third Tier" program
benefitting the Save R-Kids program

Sleep America is proud to partner with the United Phoenix Firefighters Association and St. Joe's Hospital to help support the S^3 Program. The kickoff for the main event will be held Thursday, June 4 at St. Joe's Hospital therapy pool, 350 W. Thomas Rd. in Phoenix. The program will benefit the Osborn School District as well as other children who might not be able to afford swimming lessons.

Sleep America President Debbie Gaby said, "It is great to be part of the swim program from the inception. We were there from the beginning of the pool fence program and hold water safety close to our hearts. Hopefully we can decrease the number of child drownings by helping create awareness."

Other speakers that will be in attendance include Patty White, COO of St. Joe's, Phoenix Vice Mayor Tom Simplot, Phoenix Fire Captain Tom McCracken and a representative from the Osborn School District.

Sleep America is doing their part by raising funds for the program to increase the number of children who can benefit from S^3. Customers who stop by any Sleep America location will receive a plush Dalmatian puppy for a minimum $10 donation. Mattress vendors Serta, Sealy and Spring Air have joined the cause by partnering with Sleep America. The goal is to raise $15,000 by the end of June.

For more information, visit www.sleepamerica.com.

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