"I can't get my breath. She asked me to swim for her and said 'Joel, you don't know how to swim.'" Again, the breathing. "When I was a kid you kind of swam basically on your stomach, did your ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

“I was afraid of the sea, especially after crossing in a boat to Lesvos. When I arrived here, I learned how to swim, which helps me relieve stress and feel more confident.” For young Fatime, the ...