B&R Pools and Swim Shop Donates 1,600 Swimsuits to AquaMissions
Pictured: AquaMissions founder, Lynne Nagy, with third-generation owner of B&R Pools and Swim Shop, Mike Bonavita
Amazing news for all our students here at AquaMissions!
Our inventory of swimsuits just received a huge boost.
Today, Pittsburgh-based B&R Pools and Swim Shop generously donated 1,600 swimsuits to AquaMissions.
You might be wondering why a Pittsburgh-based company is supporting a Cleveland-area nonprofit…
That’s where the story gets even better.
B&R Pools and Swim Shop, a third-generation family business in Pittsburgh, has deep roots in the learn-to-swim community. Its founder, Emil, taught swimming and Aquatic Safety for the American Red Cross in the 1940s, and they continue that legacy today through support of local YMCA programs.
This year, they sought a meaningful home for their excess swimwear inventory and connected with us here at AquaMissions.
But why Cleveland?
It’s the city where third-generation owner, Mike Bonavita, and his wife, Stefanie Kiley, met at John Carroll University. And Cleveland continues to hold a special place in their hearts today.
Mike and Stefanie were proud to donate swimwear to help ensure every child in our program has access to the proper gear. It's their aim to help remove economic barriers and support AquaMissions' mission of making swim safety education accessible to all.
From the bottom of our hearts, we extend our deepest gratitude to Mike, Stefanie, and the team at B&R Pools and Swim Shop. Their generous donation will go a long way in giving our students the gear they need to build confidence in and around the water.