What’s Happening in Riverside County
It’s Here
The Book Release
of
“From Setback to Comeback”
The Victorious Story of Vivian Stancil
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ABC7 News Episode:
IE Woman, 74, Laces up her Silver Sneakers,
shows it’s never too late to embrace fitness goals
by Marc Cota-Robles
February 2, 2022
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2023 “Splish Splash” Water Safety Swim Program Updates
Programa de Natacion/Seguridad Hidrica “Splish Splash” Actualizers
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Stay updated on the COVID-19
at the Riverside University Health System website https://www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus
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Kevin Jeffries
Riverside County Supervisor, First District
monthly e-newsletter “Kevin’s Corner” http://www.supervisorjeffries.org/Portals/0/May2020v3.pdf
My Story
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I lost my eyesight when I was 19 years old, due to a rare disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa; I was young and had two children. After a while, I gained weight and was 300 lbs. with a heart murmur. My doctor said, “Vivian, you lose the weight and your heart will be fine” so I tried running a marathon, it was too hard on my knees. I always loved the sound of running water, but was terrified of it, but was not going to give in to fear, when I started swim lessons I clung to the side of the pool for dear life. My instructor used to yell “Vivian get away from that wall or you never learn how to swim.
The first time I dove into the pool I can’t begin to tell you how good I felt, I had conquered my fear. Today I’m a Senior Olympian I’ve lost the weight, my heart is fine…When people see me now, they see my handicap and say if she can do it, then perhaps I can do it too. You should never let life’s little challenges stop you from being all you can be.
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Vivian Stancil worked for many years to better herself and those around her. Despite being blind, she became an Olympic Swimmer and continues to swim to this day. Vivian is a champion, an advocate, and a community leader who believes that the recipe for success is equal parts faith and dedication.
Our organization worked with Riverside’s very own Cutter Pool to teach over 300 local children proper swimming techniques and safety. If you or a loved one are interested in attending next year, sign-up forms are available in the right section of the site. We hope to see you there!
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2023 “Splish Splash” Water Safety Swim Program
Date: June 24, 2023
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