The Pauline Jackson 100 Initiative
From Openwaterpedia
The Pauline Jackson 100 Initiative is a campaign with the goal of providing 100 children from underserved communities with a full year of swim lessons, along with swim caps, goggles, and water-safety education. Created by Maria Redman, the Initiative is part of Unfinished Waters, a multi-year project that documents the physical preparation, mental resilience, and cultural significance of completing the 33.5 km English Channel crossing that Pauline Jackson was refused.
Pauline Jackson
Pauline Jackson was a black American open water swimmer and trail blazer from New York who was inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as an Honor Administrator in the Class of 2024.
