It’s best to let Swimmers For Change co-founders Lia Neal and Jacob Pebley describe this important initiative for themselves…

Team USA Olympic teammates Jacob Pebley & Lia Neal began Swimmers for Change as a means of bringing the swimming community together to raise awareness and funds for anti-racism and racial equity.

The two Olympians have led the efforts to mobilize over 30 U.S. Olympic, Paralympic and National Team athletes, past and present, to volunteer their time and expertise.

Swimmers For Change ran two straight weeks of educational programming all run by Team USA Olympians, Paralympians and US National Team Members. The topics included athlete nutrition, mental health, how to be a leader in your community, life balance, technique advice, plus Q&A and live workout sessions.

Their long term goal is to ignite lasting and systemic change in our country through educating, empowering, and setting the example for future generations.

Go here for the episodes. And head over to Lia Neal’s Instagram page to watch her IGTV videos on bridging racial divides or go to Lia Neal’s own website for more about her story.