Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) proudly announces its sponsorship of Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA’s Annual SPLASH Week. The event, which promotes water safety, will take place June 1 — June 5 at the following YMCA locations: Abington, Ambler, Audubon, Boyertown, Christian Street, Columbia North, Hatboro, Haverford, Northeast Family, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Rocky Run, Roxborough, Spring Valley, Upper Perkiomen Valley, and West Philadelphia
SPLASH Week is a free community program designed to help children and families learn basic swimming skills and practice safety habits while in and around the water. Some of the skills that families will learn during the program are beach safety, boat safety, pool safety, and water park safety. To participate in the program you must register in advance.
This event, which is one of several annual events that Independence sponsors, complements and expands upon the organization’s commitment to the health and well-being of the community it serves. For more information on SPLASH Week or to register, visit www.philaymca.org.
About Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania. With our affiliates, we serve 9.5 million people in 24 states and the District of Columbia, including 2.5 million in the region. For nearly 80 years, we have been enhancing the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve by delivering innovative and competitively priced health care products and services; pioneering new ways to reward doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals for coordinated, quality care; and supporting programs and events that promote wellness. To learn more visit www.ibx.com. Connect with us on Facebook at ibx.com/facebook and on Twitter at @ibx. Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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