Will Coleman is an aquatics all-star who has supported our lifesaving mission since 2005. But it was one specific experience from his childhood that sparked his interest in water safety. When Will was about 14 years old, he and his cousin were swimming in a public pool when an emergency happened. “My cousin couldn’t move anymore, and he asked me to help him,” Will said. I tried to push him closer to the wall, but it wasn’t working, so I started calling for the lifeguard.” The lifeguard jumped in and got his cousin out of the water to safety. “I thought it was heroic,” Will said. “But at the same time, I felt bad because I couldn’t help.” Will now has nearly 20 years of experience in his field and is now a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, and head lifeguard at the Philadelphia Recreation Center. Will is also a dad, and he's dedicated to keeping kids safe around the water. “I would encourage parents to go to a professional to teach their kids how to swim,” Wi...