The power of not looking away | Chezik Tsunoda | TEDxBellevueWomen
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Grieving mother turned passionate advocate, Chezik Tsunoda, shares her powerful story of loss, purpose, and passion. She makes an urgent plea to everyone: don't look away. In the wake of the devastating loss of her 3-year-son, Chezik shares her experience of breaking cycles to prevent tragedies and forging pathways to solutions and healing. Filmmaker Chezik Tsunoda emerged as an impassioned water safety advocate after her 3-year-old son Yori’s tragic drowning in 2018. Having experienced the drowning epidemic’s deadly consequences firsthand, Tsunoda channeled her knowledge into founding No More Under, a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives through increasing equitable access to swimming lessons and tools. She directed Drowning in Silence, a documentary that chronicles her quest for answers and healing. In recognition of her efforts to close systemic water safety gaps and create a world where no child drowns, Tsunoda has won several awards relating to her work around equity in aquatics. She worked to pass House Bill 1750 in Washington State, also known as Yori’s Law, and continues to advocate for more access, awareness, tools, and training. Along with her water safety work, Tsunoda heads Visually Inspired Productions, which creates social impact films that help shift the narratives of systematically excluded communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
her idea of designated "water watchers" is genius! feel like I've def been guilty of getting distracted around pools/lakes before. we all need to step it up.
I lost my little brother to drowning when I was just a kid. It's a pain that never truly goes away. Thanks for raising awareness.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your story. I'm sorry for your loss.
The idea of having designated water watchers is brilliant. It's a simple yet effective way to prevent drowning incidents. Every parent should adopt this practice when near water with their kids
when she started talking about her son drowning right there, I couldn't hold back my tears. can't imagine going through that pain as a parent. props to her for using it to help others though.
Her journey from personal tragedy to becoming a water safety advocate is nothing short of inspiring.
thank you!
What an amazing thing to advocate for. Everyone should be a competent swimmer in the same way that everyone should be able to read and write.
agreed...
the fact that all of it can be prevented is what hits the hardest. wonderful to see someone pushing for that all to change.
The part about it being in peoples own backyards is so devastating and just more proof of why we really need to chance how we approach water safety.
the way she broke down how quickly and quietly drowning happens was chilling. no more looking away indeed - we all gotta be alert.
Yori’s story is a heartbreaking wake-up call. We can't look away.
My parents insisted that my siblings and I learnt to swim at three year's old because we had a swimming pool. So grateful they did.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry for her loss I can't even imagine!!
have to give her kudos for being so vulnerable about her grief while still speaking with such strength and determination. If I had to talk about an experience like that I would absolutely go to bits.
Her transformation into a water safety advocate after such a heartbreaking loss is a testament to her strength. Her work is making a significant impact on preventing future tragedies and that's pretty incredible.
i appreciate your kind words. thank you!
This message hits hard. it's a powerful reminder to always stay vigilant, especially around water. The staggering statistics on drowning she shared are something every parent and caregiver needs to be aware of.
the point about needing CPR knowledge really stood out. It's a life-saving skill we should all have.
she's right, we all need to start treating water safety knowledge as a vital life skill, just as crucial as looking both ways before crossing!
There's two types of people after tragedy, those who make it all about them and just sink into a woe is me victim mentality and those like this amazing human who use the experience to help educate others.
making swim lessons and water safety part of required curriculum is the move. We'd reach so many more kids that way.
They say that grief is love without any outlet... I think this is such a worthy outlet for you to channel your love in to, and I hope it has eased your grief 💜
Thank you.
Hearing about Yuri's Law and the speaker's legislative efforts makes me hopeful for the future of water safety. It's a crucial step towards preventing more tragedies.
I'm so glad you're hopeful! I am too!!
I've never really thought about water safety in this much depth before. This talk has opened my eyes big time.
Yes, I think this is an issue everywhere because it can happen so quickly. All the things she's suggesting to improve the problem should be taken seriously!
the fact that this all could have been prevented is what hits the hardest 💔
absolutely agree with the need for more swimming lessons in schools. it's a life skill that everyone should have.
Incredibly powerful story, and such a good cause to be leading now. Great talk Chezik.
Thank you so much for watching, your kind words, and your support.
The concept of making life jackets cool is something I never even thought about, but would be so important for safety. I wonder why this isn't already a thing?
I lost my nephew to drowning last summer. The pain is unbearable. Let's do everything we can to spare other families from this agony.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for leaning in.
it's tragic what happened to Yuri, but it's amazing to see how his mom turned her grief into action.
Thank you.
I've never learned CPR, but after hearing this, I'm definitely signing up for a class.
Please do and spread the word!!
Making life jackets cool is a challenge we should all take on. With the amount of customizable options we have for everything else it shouldn't be too hard!
I just want to thank her for sharing such a personal story. It takes a lot of courage to talk about such a tragic experience and the advocacy and work she's doing with 'No More Under' is really commendable.
Thank you so very much.
I've been meaning to enroll my daughter in swimming lessons, but this video just kicked me into gear. Gotta keep our little ones safe.
I'm so glad to hear! Have a safe summer!
She's right, we all need to find healthier ways to process grief and guilt when tragedy strikes instead of looking away. Self-forgiveness is crucial.
I had no idea drowning was the leading cause of death for kids aged 1 to 4. We definitely need to do more to educate parents and caregivers
This is straight up inequality at its finest. We need to address this ish and ensure everyone has the same access to swimming lessons
Great talk. Thank you for sharing your experience and advocating for watching the water ❤
As a parent I cannot imagine her pain knowing her son's death was preventable.
I couldn't agree more with what she's saying, I was taught very young to both fear and respect the water. I remember my Dad taking us to see Titanic and there's a scene where the water starts breaking the glass and him saying "that's how powerful water can be" and just being scared from then on lol
My heart :( There are so many things in this talk that break my heart, and the light being shone on breaking cycles is mind blowing. Thank you for sharing your son and your story with us.
One of my earliest memories is being in the water at the beach with my mom and wanting to look at her and she said "don't ever turn your back on the water" I know she meant the waves but there was something in her voice that made me be like okay, I have to take this seriously. Anyway, just my roundabout way of agreeing that yes, this kind of education and enforcement of taking it seriously should start at a very young age.
Amazing that you still have that memory! If we could give all children that memory imagine how it would impact and help protect them through adulthood. Thank you for watching and sharing.
Definitely sharing this one 💜
the emphasis on CPR training is crucial. everyone should know how to perform it.
Really smart talk, got me on a day I needed to see it
I'm glad she brought up the need for legislation to improve water safety. It's about time we had more federal laws addressing this issue, rather than leaving it to individual states.
I think this is just another thing that speaks to the impact of systemic issues.
I totally agree and truly believe we can shift so many of these issues for future generations!
I think a lot of this could be helped with some basic knowledge as well. I've seen videos of grown ups who can't swim jumping into pools that they didn't realize were so deep and I'm always amazed at how they respond. I understand that panic would set in immediately and then you're not really thinking straight but it's not difficult to tread water and unless you're caught in a rip at the beach that will keep you going long enough for someone to help you
this presentation really opened my eyes to the seriousness of water safety, especially for children. I guess it's one of those things if you've grown up with strong water culture you just don't realize that's not the case for everyone
Agreed! It's something we definitely take for granted.
Agreed! It's something we definitely take for granted.
Agreed! It's something we definitely take for granted.
I agree this is something that should be taught in schools, and if you look at other countries where "beach culture" is really strong it's something they're taught very early on as well.
That's right! The water safety education in Australia, for example, is leaps and bounds beyond where we are AND their numbers are way lower. Their government funds and supports their initiatives, which makes a huge difference.
Let's talk more about the role of 'water watchers'. Sounds like a crucial safety measure.
It's a simple and easy step in the right direction!
It's easy to think these things don't affect us, until they do.
I appreciate that she went in to some of the historical factors that have affected children of color being able to swim well. It's a point that needs more attention I think
I agree that it's important to understand the systemic issues. Thank you for watching!
It's wild to think this isn't already a thing. Everyone should be "fluent" in the water
It seems like common sense, right?
first! definitely sharing, this talk is amazing
Thank you for being first and for sharing!!
Swimming lessons for every child should be a priority. It's a basic skill that can save lives.
I didn't know just how pressing of an issue this was. Those statistics are shocking
The CDC just released a report that drowning has increased. It's an issue that we can and should tackle now!
Water safety education should be a mandatory part of school curriculum. It's a life skill that every child deserves.
Yes, please!!
I'm a lifeguard, and let me tell you, every time I see a child not wearing a life jacket, my heart stops.
Thank you for keeping our waters safe!
how do we actually make swim lessons affordable and accessible for everyone? feels like a huge barrier still.
Man, I never even thought about the racial disparities in swimming ability. That's messed up. We gotta fix that, like, yesterday.
Alright but how do we get the govt to treat this like the legitimate public health crisis that it is? Feel like there's still so much apathy around it.
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I disagree with making swimming lessons mandatory in schools. Can you imagine the kind of opportunities for bullying and other inappropriate situations as a result? Plus, Not every child has the interest or the physical ability to swim. We should focus on education and awareness instead of making that a requirement.
I understand the possibility of bullying, however swimming is a life saving skill that not everyone can afford.
Yup what's worse is how much this seems to be a joke to other people. The amount of "jokes" I see about blaq people drowning/not being able to swim... it's genuinely aggravating
That's just fuel to make sure we change these statistics! Thanks for watching!